The Black Vault’s FBI File Collection – Category Index

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Within these files, there is a treasure trove of historical documents that shed light on pivotal moments and figures in American history.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

Click on any full index category link below for a list of all files. In some cases, files got their own dedicated page due to size and popularity. Those are listed here, as well, under the appropriate category.

• American Military (Full Index)
  • Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) – “Star Wars Program”
  • “War Plans” File
• American Politicians, Aides, and Appointees (Full Index)
  • FBI File: Edward “Ted” M Kennedy
• The Anti-War Movement (Full Index)
• Astronauts (Full Index)
• Authors (Full Index)
  • The FBI Story A Report to the People (Book), by Don Whitehead
• Bank Robbers (Full Index)
• Celebrities (Full Index)
  • 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)
• Directors, Agents and Personnel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (Full Index)
  • 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)
  • 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)
• Espionage (Full Index)
• The Gangster Era through Modern Day Criminals (Full Index)
• Historical Figures & Groups (Full Index)
  • Mark Felt aka “Deep Throat” Informant from Watergate Scandal
• Journalists and their Periodicals (Full Index)
• News Organizations and Executives (Full Index)
• The Paranormal Collection (Full Index)
  • 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)
• U.S. Presidential Mistresses (Full Index)
• Scientists and Medical Professionals (Full Index)
• Serial Killers (Full Index)
• Sports Figures (Full Index)
• Television Networks (Full Index)
• Unsolved Mysteries TV Show (Full Index)
• Terrorism (Full Index)
  • FBI File: No Fly List Criteria and Training Material, Post 9/11
• World Leaders & International Politicians (Full Index)

 

Uncategorized:

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

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