Records on Catto, Henry E. (Ambassador)

The materials in FOIA 2010-0625-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 2010-0625-F contains materials from agencies and individuals pertaining to Henry Catto who served as the Ambassador to the Court of St. James (United Kingdom) and the Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) which is responsible for the US government's overseas information and cultural programs - including the Voice of America (VOA). The White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Alphabetical Files contain letters from Mr. Catto and his wife Jessica to George and Barbara Bush (who were long-time personal friends). The WHORM Subject File categories contain memoranda from Catto pertaining to VOA operations and prospects for Asia and Eastern Europe; reports by Catto of his official travels to Asia (including China, South Korea, and India among others) in his capacity as Director of the USIA; correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Catto to President and Mrs. Bush; letters of instruction from the President to newly-appointed chiefs of mission at U.S. embassies around the world; and materials related to gifts given to President Bush from citizens of Great Britain. The Staff and Office Files contain memoranda, correspondence, and schedules of meetings between Catto and the President pertaining to USIA/ VOA operations and U.S.-U.K. relations; a report on the USIA Strategic Goals Statement and reports of Catto's trips to India and Pakistan; presidential speech/ remarks for celebration of the 40 th Anniversary of the Aspen Institute; personnel/ nomination files related to Catto's appointments; correspondence between the Cattos and the President and First Lady; and memoranda and letters related to gifts received by the President. Read less