Records on Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

The materials in FOIA 2012-0360-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 2012-0360-F contains records related to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as well as Russia. These documents address several topics which include humanitarian assistance, medical aid, economic reform, technical assistance, Baltic states' independence, Soviet refuseniks, human rights, and emigration. The Bush Presidential White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Alphabetical Files contain letters and memos primarily addressed to President and Mrs. Bush that were sent by private citizens, Baltic citizens, and politicians. Replies to this correspondence are also included. In addition, many government forms are present that track the correspondence by logging in subjects, routing information, actions taken, and disposition. The Bush Presidential WHORM Subject Files contain material essentially similar to that held in the Alphabetical Files. The Bush Presidential Staff and Office Files also contain correspondence, as well as unclassified talking points President Bush used when he accepted diplomatic credentials and briefed Senate republican leaders on U.S. support of Baltic self-determination. There are lists of individuals who attended a conference and reception held for Baltic leaders, and the administration's accomplishments towards the Baltic republics. Multiple papers are present which address international financial institutions, medical assistance, export credit guarantees, technical assistance in food distribution, waiver of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment, resolutions, a report to Congress, presentation of diplomatic credentials, and announcement of an aid package for the Baltic community. Additionally, there are magazines, newspapers clippings, publications, official proclamations and political cartoons held in the collection. The Bush Vice Presidential WHORM Subject Files are comprised of government forms, letters, messages, event programs, and handwritten notes. Their content echoes subjects addressed in the Bush Presidential records. The Quayle Vice Presidential Staff and Office Files also contain government forms, lists, and correspondence. There are also schedules, papers, speeches, a news release and note cards present. These documents mainly address Vice President and Mrs. Quayle's trip to Europe and the Baltics. Vice President Quayle's meetings and Mrs. Quayle's trip to a health care clinic are the main topic of these documents. Read less