</s>104-10291-10014 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 Official Personnel Folder OVERALL, BUGG D. TERMINALED 6555 D. SECRET SECRET REFURN TO RECORS GETTER INCLUDED AT AFTER US.6 INEDIABLE AT US.A. BOX 6 3/5/32 104-102491-100114

Summary  
The documents detail the career and administrative records of Birch D. O'Neal, focusing on his employment with U.S. government agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of State, and others. O'Neal served in roles including Special Agent, Legal Liaison Officer, Civil Attaché, and Foreign Affairs Officer from 1938 to 1970, with assignments abroad in Latin America, Europe, and Africa. His career spanned over 32 years, involving legal expertise, national security responsibilities, and personnel actions such as promotions, reassignments, and voluntary retirement from the CIA in February 1970. Administrative records include forms related to his application for admission to the District of Columbia bar, verification requests for employment history, and salary adjustments under federal acts like the Government Employees Salary Reform Act of 1964. The documents also reference personnel classifications, security clearances, travel authorizations, and performance evaluations, but contain no direct or indirect information about John F. Kennedy, the assassination, or related investigations.  

Key People  
- Birch D. O'Neal (subject of the records; served in multiple U.S. government roles)  
- Robert S. Wattles (CIA Director of Personnel)  
- Lawrence R. Houston (General Counsel, U.S. Government)  
- C. Richard Locke (Director, National Conference of Bar Examiners)  
- Thomas C. Nann (former FBI Foreign Affairs Officer)  
- James Angleton (Chief, Counter Intelligence Staff, CIA)  
- James R. Hunt (Deputy Chief, Counter Intelligence Staff)  
- Jorge E. Dulson (Personnel Officer)  
- Harrison G. Reynolds (CIA Selection Board Chairman)  

Key Locations  
- Washington, D.C. (CIA headquarters, Department of State, FBI offices)  
- Caracas, Venezuela (U.S. Embassy)  
- Guatemala City, Guatemala (previous assignment)  
- Havana, Cuba (travel authorization for 1948)  
- Santiago, Chile (CIA station)  
- Lima, Peru (CIA station)  
- La Pasa, Bolivia (overseas posting)  
- Quito, Ecuador (overseas posting)  

Key Events  
- O'Neal’s voluntary retirement from the CIA in 1970  
- Application for admission to the District of Columbia bar and verification requests for legal qualifications  
- Personnel actions including promotions, reassignments, and salary adjustments under federal acts (e.g., 1964 Salary Reform Act)  
- Security clearance processes, travel authorizations, and performance evaluations from 1949 to 1968  
- Administrative records of CIA personnel classifications and operational directives  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- U.S. Department of State  
- National Conference of Bar Examiners  
- American Bar Center  
- Office of the Chief Special Investigation Unit  
- Counter Intelligence Staff (CIS)  
- Security Control Staff  
- Personnel Action Division (PAD)  
- Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program  
- United States Civil Service Commission

JFK Declassified Files

104-10291-10014.pdf

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