Genesis Breyer P-Orridge (1950-2020)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Records relating to or mentioning Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, a deceased individual known as a multimedia artists often dabbling with themes of the occult or esoteric.

To assist in identifying records, the following is known about the subject Genesis Breyer P-Orridge:

Full name: Genesis Breyer P-Orridge
Birth name: Neil Andrew Megson
First 5 digits of SSN: 603-56
Place of Birth: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Known state of residence: New York, California
Date of Birth: February 22, 1950
Date of Death: March 14, 2020

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge was best known for participating in the musical acts Throbbing Gristle and Psychic Youth; I request a search for records relating to or mentioning these groups as well.

Please conduct a search of the Central Records System, including but not limited to the ELSUR Records System, the Microphone Surveillance (MISUR) Indices, the Physical Surveillance (FISUR) Indices, and the Technical Surveillance (TESUR) Indices, for both main-file records and cross-reference records for all relevant names, individuals, agencies and companies.

If any potentially responsive records have been destroyed and/or transferred to NARA, then I request copies of the destruction or transfer slips as well as any other documentation relating to, mentioning or describing said transfer or destruction, to include but not be limited to confirmation that the Bureau has no other copies of said records.

For purposes of assessing fees, I request recognition as a representative of the news media requester.

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,

T. McElwee