FOIA - NARA - Walter Kaufmann
Tracking # |
RD 65811/RF-827 NARA-NGC-2021-001043 |
Submitted | June 15, 2021 |
Due | July 14, 2021 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: J Ader
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All records mentioning Walter Arnold Kaufmann (July 1, 1921 – September 4, 1980), German-American philosopher (see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Kaufmann_(philosopher) ).
I have filed a separate request with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who have notified me that the NARA carries some records on this subject (see: https://cdn.muckrock.com/foia_files/2021/06/15/E16fb85b9ca3de9342756de9a78c5d9fec5daaf90_Q85513_D2680436.pdf ) and they implored me to reference the following file number with your agency:
- 100-NK-37916
- 100-HQ-401944
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
J Ader
From: National Archives and Records Administration
This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://www.foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=NARA-NGC-2021-001043&type=request)
* Tracking Number: NARA-NGC-2021-001043
* Requester Name: J Ader
* Date Submitted: 06/16/2021
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All records mentioning Walter Arnold Kaufmann (July 1, 1921 – September 4, 1980), German-American philosopher (see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Kaufmann_(philosopher) ).
I have filed a separate request with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who have notified me that the NARA carries some records on this subject (see: https://cdn.muckrock.com/foia_files/2021/06/15/E16fb85b9ca3de9342756de9a78c5d9fec5daaf90_Q85513_D2680436.pdf ) and they implored me to reference the following file number with your agency:
- 100-NK-37916
- 100-HQ-401944
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
J Ader
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From: National Archives and Records Administration
Dear J. Ader:
Thank you for submitting your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) via the
*FOIAOnline* website.
We received your request on June 16, 2021. Your request concerns FBI files
that may relate to Walter Arnold Kaufmann.
Our office uses the *FOIAonline* portal for FOIA and Privacy Act requests
for the National Archives and Records Administration's operational records
(records created by this agency). Your *FOIAOnline *request is for records
that may be archival records (records created by or originated in a
different agency but that may have been transferred to the legal custody of
NARA), to which access is restricted. Therefore, we have forwarded it to
our *Office of Research Services, Special Access and FOIA* (RF) staff who
handle FOIA requests for such archival records.
Since *Research Services* does not process FOIA requests through
*FOIAOnline*, we removed your request from the *FOIAOnline* website. *Special
Access *staff will assign you a new tracking number, and respond directly
to you. In the future, if you need to follow up with that office directly,
please contact them at the address below, or electronically via email
(email is preferred).
The National Archives and Records Administration
Special Access and FOIA Staff (RF)
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500
College Park, MD 20740
By phone: 301-837-3190
By fax: 301-837-1864
By email: specialaccess_foia@nara.gov
For your reference, a copy of your request is below. In the future, you
may submit any new requests for FBI files directly to Special Access and
FOIA at their email address above.
Please visit our website at www.archives.gov/foia for further information
about submitting a FOIA request to NARA. On our main website,
www.archives.gov, you can learn more about the resources we offer to the
public, and you can access our online catalog.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and pursuant to guidance received from the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal
operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work
while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of
our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may
experience a delay in receiving a substantive response to your FOIA
request. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your
understanding and patience.
Sincerely,
Susan Gillett
Government Information Specialist
Office of General Counsel
National Archives and Records Administration
College Park, MD 20740-6001
susan.gillett@nara.gov
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <admin@foiaonline.gov>
Date: Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 9:44 AM
Subject: FOIA Request Deletion: NARA-NGC-2021-001043
To: <susan.gillett@nara.gov>
Below is an export of the submitted request information for the FOIA
request NARA-NGC-2021-001043.
- *Name and Address*
- First Name: J
- Middle Initial:
- Last Name: Ader
- Organization:
- Mailing Address Location: United States/U.S. Territories
- Address Line 1: MuckRock News DEPT MR 114212
- Address Line 2: 411A Highland Ave
- City: Somerville
- State/Province: MA
- Zip/Postal Code: 02144
- *Contact Information*
- E-mail Address: requests@muckrock.com
- Phone Number:
- Fax Number:
- *Agency and Fee Information*
- Assigned Agency: NGC - Office of General Counsel
- Will Pay Up To: $0.00
- *Description*
- To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the
following records:
All records mentioning Walter Arnold Kaufmann (July 1, 1921 –
September 4, 1980), German-American philosopher (see
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Kaufmann_(philosopher) ).
I have filed a separate request with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, who have notified me that the NARA carries some records on
this subject (see:
https://cdn.muckrock.com/foia_files/2021/06/15/E16fb85b9ca3de9342756de9a78c5d9fec5daaf90_Q85513_D2680436.pdf
) and they implored me to reference the following file number with your
agency:
- 100-NK-37916
- 100-HQ-401944
The requested documents will be made available to the general public,
and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would
inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my
request. I would
prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment
if available
or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20
business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
J Ader
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From: National Archives and Records Administration
Dear J Ader,
Thank you for your Freedom of Information Act request for records in the
custody of the National Archives and Records Administration. Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, we are not able to process FOIA requests according to
our normal procedures. We have assigned your request the temporary tracking
number RF- 827. When we resume normal operations, we will log requests into
our system in the order they were received. At that time, we will provide
you with a new FOIA tracking number and a more substantive response. We
apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and
patience.
Sincerely,
Jason Mincey
Special Access and FOIA Program
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 15, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #NARA-NGC-2021-001043.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: National Archives and Records Administration
Dear J Ader,
I am writing in response to your request for an updated status on the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request received by this office for
records in the custody of the National Archives and Records Administration.
At this time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not able to provide
status updates for FOIA requests. Once normal operating procedures resume,
we will provide you with a response to your status update request. Please
note, we will not respond to requests for status updates more than once
every six months. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your
understanding and patience.
If you would like to keep up to date on the latest operating status of any
NARA facility or office, you can monitor our webpage *https://www.archives.gov/coronavirus
<https://www.archives.gov/coronavirus>*.
Sincerely,
Ashney Randle
Special Access & FOIA Program
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 15, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #NARA-NGC-2021-001043.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From:
This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.
Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thank you.
From:
This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.
Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thank you.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 15, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #NARA-NGC-2021-001043.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #NARA-NGC-2021-001043.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #NARA-NGC-2021-001043.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: National Archives and Records Administration
Dear J Ader:
I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request
of June 16, 2021, for records in the custody of the National Archives and
Records Administration. Your request was received in this office on June
17, 2021, and assigned FOIA tracking number RD-65811, interim tracking
number RF-827.
You requested access to FBI file 100-NK-37916 on Walter Arnold Kaufmann.
Our initial assessment is that Walter Arnold Kaufmann is the subject of the
records, created between April 1953 August 1953, and consisting of an
estimated 100 pages.
You also requested access to FBI file 100-HQ-401944 on Walter Arnold
Kaufmann. Our initial assessment is that Walter Arnold Kaufmann is the
subject of the records, created between May 1953 and June 1970, and
consisting of an estimated 75 pages.
These records require review for information protected from release under
the FOIA (https://www.archives.gov/foia/foia-guide#determine).
Your request does not exceed 700 pages, so it is assigned to our first-tier
processing queue. Taking into consideration our existing backlog, we
estimate it will take 39 months to complete processing.
Once we notify you that processing is complete, you may either visit our
College Park, MD facility to view the file at no cost, or order a
reproduction. Our current fee for reproductions is 80 cents per page, so we
estimate the total cost will be $140.00.
You must notify this office of changes to your contact information. If
communication is returned as undeliverable and no return address is
provided, your case will be administratively closed. To change your contact
information or to track the status of your request, please email
specialaccess_foia@nara.gov or call 301-837-3190. Please include your FOIA
tracking number in all communications concerning this request.
If you are not satisfied with our action on this request and would like the
opportunity to discuss our response, you may contact our FOIA Public
Liaison for assistance:
Accessioned Executive Branch Records – Washington, DC Area
FOIA Requester Service Center: 301-837-3190
FOIA Public Liaison: Rebecca Calcagno
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500
College Park, MD 20740-6001
301-837-3190
If you have other questions regarding your request, please contact me
directly.
Sincerely,
Jason Mincey
Archives Specialist
Special Access and FOIA Program (RF)
(301) 837-1624
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: National Archives and Records Administration
Your FOIAonline user account for requests@muckrock.com will be deactivated in 5 days due to inactivity.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From:
This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.
Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thank you.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 65811/RF-827.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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