Records on NSC Confidential Files

The materials in FOIA 2005-1031-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 2005-1031-F contains materials from The National Security Council System Files. The National Security Council used the System File for processing, controlling and monitoring correspondence and memoranda on national security matters. The Administration used five systems: System I through System V. In each System, material on a specific topic, event or action was grouped together and given an identifying number constituting case files. In general, the systems are increasingly sensitive in the nature of their material and involve greater restrictions for access. This collection currently consists of one of the series: System I: NSC Confidential Files The Library has arranged the System I. Many case files were processed and made available for research before this arrangement was completed. However this is a complete and systematic list of all Confidential Number Files from 1989 to 1993. In most cases we have tried to provide a general subject/topic for the case files. System I, NSC Confidential Files, 1989-1993 This series consists of a general correspondence processing and tracking system for the majority of correspondence received and created by the National Security Council (NSC) staff. This includes the day- to-day activities of the White House and the NSC on national security matters such as head of state correspondence; appointments with the President, and the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; records of conversation amongst various George H. W. Bush administration officials (primarily the President) and others; Congressional correspondence; public diplomacy; and reports and background information on various foreign policy topics. Read less