Records on the Baltic States

The materials in FOIA 2000-1197-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. FOIA 2000-1197-F contains materials related to the debate in the Bush administration on recognition of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, particularly in the time period of August and September 1991. The Bush administration officially recognized the three Baltic states on September 2, 1991. The documents include routine memorandum, public and congressional correspondence, and published 2000-1197-F 2 materials (such as articles, reports, laws, and press releases). A significant amount of material responsive to this FOIA is contained in the files of the National Security Council (NSC). Although these files are listed, it should be noted that most of these documents are security classified and have been closed under the restrictions of the Presidential Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act. White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject File categories contains correspondence; memoranda; news clippings; and brochures from the general public, Congress, and the Bush administration. The WHORM Subject Files in category AR concern information pertaining to fine arts, category CO048 concerns information pertaining to Estonia, category CO085 concerns information pertaining to Latvia, and category CO091 concerns information pertaining to Lithuania. The Staff and Office Files contain correspondence, memoranda, and publications maintained by individual staff members and offices. The National Security Council (NSC) Files contain information pertaining to the Baltic states. Although these files are listed, it should be noted that most of these documents are security classified and have been closed under the restrictions of the Presidential Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Read less