Welcome to The Black Vault's FBI Files category page, a repository of documents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) obtained via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act. This page serves as a navigational hub, breaking down the wide array of files into main categories for ease of access and exploration. These categories range from espionage and famous cases to unexplained phenomena and surveillance records, offering an extensive look into the multifaceted operations of the FBI over the years.

Within these files, there is a treasure trove of historical documents that shed light on pivotal moments and figures in American history. From in-depth investigations into notorious criminals and public figures to detailed reports on significant events and social movements, these files provide an unfiltered glimpse into the inner workings of one of the nation's most prominent law enforcement agencies. The collection includes everything from Cold War-era surveillance records to investigations into civil rights movements, offering a rich context for understanding the complex dynamics of U.S. domestic and foreign policies.

The historical importance of these FBI files cannot be overstated. They not only illuminate the FBI's role in shaping major historical events but also provide crucial insights into the evolution of national security tactics, civil liberties, and law enforcement practices over the decades.

Document Index

Start with a Full Index to browse most files in a category. Then explore any dedicated or featured pages listed beneath it for deeper dives into specific subjects.

• American Military Full Index (Most Files)
  Dedicated / featured pages in this category
  • Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) – “Star Wars Program”
  • “War Plans” File
• American Politicians, Aides, and Appointees Full Index (Most Files)
  Dedicated / featured pages in this category
  • FBI File: Edward “Ted” M Kennedy
• The Anti-War Movement Full Index (Most Files)
• Astronauts Full Index (Most Files)
• Authors Full Index (Most Files)
  Dedicated / featured pages in this category
  • The FBI Story A Report to the People (Book), by Don Whitehead
• Bank Robbers Full Index (Most Files)
• Celebrities Full Index (Most Files)
  Dedicated / featured pages in this category
  • FBI Files on Charles Schulz
  • FBI File: Correspondence with Hollywood Studios Concerning FBI Motion Pictures
  • FBI File: Joe Exotic’s Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park
  • FBI File: Michael Jackson
• Civil Rights Full Index (Most Files)
• Directors, Agents and Personnel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Full Index (Most Files)
  Dedicated / featured pages in this category
  • FBI File: 66-HQ-3286, Destruction of Bureau Records, 1944-1996
  • FBI File: FBI Agent John P. O’Neill (Counter-terrorist agent who died in World Trade Center on 9/11/01)
• Cold War Era Full Index (Most Files)
  Dedicated / featured pages in this category
  • FBI File: 1962 Arrests of Cuban Saboteurs in New York – The Case of Roberto Santiesteban Casanova, Jorge Garcia Orellana and Antonio Sueiro
  • FBI File: Communist Infiltration of the Motion Picture Industry, 1940s era (HQ 100-138754)
  • FBI File: Contacts Between Representatives of the Soviet Union and Members or Staff Personnel of the United States Congress, 1964-1972
  • FBI File: Efforts to Overthrow Fidel Castro, Clip Program (File #105-HQ-89923)
  • FBI File: Glossary of Marxist/ Communist Words and Phrases (Date Unknown/Cold War Era)
  • FBI Files: Ultrasonic Listening Devices / Wiretapping / Countermeasures
• Directors, Agents and Personnel of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Full Index (Most Files)
• Espionage Full Index (Most Files)
• The Gangster Era through Modern Day Criminals Full Index (Most Files)
• Historical Figures & Groups Full Index (Most Files)
  Dedicated / featured pages in this category
  • Mark Felt aka “Deep Throat” Informant from Watergate Scandal
• Journalists and their Periodicals Full Index (Most Files)
• News Organizations and Executives Full Index (Most Files)
• The Paranormal Collection Full Index (Most Files)
  Dedicated / featured pages in this category
  • FBI Files: Bigfoot & Sasquatch
  • FBI File: Bob Lazar’s United Nuclear
  • FBI Files: Cattle & Animal Mutilations
  • FBI File: Majestic-12
  • FBI File: UFOs and Their Crimes File
• Presidential Assassins Full Index (Most Files)
• U.S. Presidential Mistresses Full Index (Most Files)
• Scientists and Medical Professionals Full Index (Most Files)
• Serial Killers Full Index (Most Files)
• Sports Figures Full Index (Most Files)
• Television Networks Full Index (Most Files)
• Unsolved Mysteries TV Show Full Index (Most Files)
• Terrorism Full Index (Most Files)
  Dedicated / featured pages in this category
  • FBI File: No Fly List Criteria and Training Material, Post 9/11
• World Leaders & International Politicians Full Index (Most Files)

• FBI File: Bitcoin
• FBI File: Labor Racketeering, April 1960