Assassination Records Review Board Final Determination Notification AGENCY : HSCA RECORD NUMBER : 180-10060-10461 RECORD SERIES : STAFF PAYROLL RECORDS AGENCY FILE NUMBER : December 8, 1995 Status of Document: Postponed in Part Number of releases of previously postponed information: 18 Reason for Board Action: The Review Board's decision was premised on several factors including: (a) the significant historical interest in the document in question; (b) the absence of evidence that the release of the information would cause harm to the United States or to any individual. Number of Postponements: 4 Postponements: All the postponements in this document represent Social Security numbers. Reason for Board Action: The text is redacted because the public disclosure of the redaction could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, and that invasion of privacy would be so substantial that it outweighs the public interest. Substitute Language: SSN Date of Next Review: 2017 Board Review Completed: 10/24/95
Date:08/20/93 Page:1 JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM oe Sa ee SN SNS SO NN ND ME SEN SEN ND SEN ED SN Sue OY et ME SOE EE SON SN Si a SE GE ND SS Se ED SE A SD GS SD Sn ne a tes SS eit SE SnD SOD st Dstt sh MOD Sat ne ee ee AGENCY INFORMATION NSCA 180-10060~10461 AGENCY : RECORD NUMBER :; RECORDS SERIES : STAFF PAYROLL RECORDS AGENCY FILE NUMBER ORIGINATOR : HSCA FROM : TO : TITLE ae DATE : 08/01/77 PAGES : 20 SUBJECTS : HSCA, ADMINISTRATION KUHN, DOROTHY DOCUMENT TYPE PRINTED FORM CLASSIFICATION : U RESTRICTIONS : 3 CURRENT STATUS : P DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 06/04/93 OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS eo Box 2. {R] - ITEM IS RESTRICTED
PAYROLL AUTHORIZATION FORM (Please Use Typewriter U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Any erasures, corrections, or changes . : on this form must be initialed by the To the Clerk of the House of Representatives: | hereby authorize the following payroll action: Employee Name (First-Middle-Last) Effective Date Employee Social Security Number Type of Action Employing Office or Committee/Subcommittee 0 Appointment O) Salary Adjustment O Title Change 0 Termination (At close of business on effective date) CD Leave without pay (Beginning with effective date above and ending GES i iS a alte SO ee ) Specify Date (If type of action is an Appointment, Salary Adjustment, or Title Change, complete appropriate information below.) Position Title * If emoloyee is a civil service annuitant (includes U.S. House of Representatives), the gross annual salary shown should include the annuity received by the employee plus the salary received from the employing office. Gross Annual Salary* (If Committee Employee, complete appropriate item below.) 1. O Standing Committee: Staff—O Clerical or 1 Professional. 2. O Special (Investigative staff of Standing Committee) or Select Committee: Authority—H. Res._____ of 221 Congress. 3. O1 Joint Committee. (If Employee of an Officer of the House, complete item below.) Position Number__.. If applicable, Level. Sighs a. | certify that this authorization is not in violation of 5 U.S.C. 3110(b), prohibiting the employment of relatives. Date eke ee ee OT bg iec  ee  ee (Signature of Authorizing Official) (if appropriate, signature of Subcommittee Chairman or Ranking Minority Member). ~~~ ~~~~~S~SSSS(type or print nome of Authorizing Offaly)’ fi ea (Type or print name and fitle of above official) == = =| ~~ (fitlesifMember,Districtond Sore) All appointments and salary adjustments for employees under the House Classification Act and for Committee em- ployees, except those of the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Budget, and the Joint Committees, must be approved by the Committee on House Administration. PPO an ncniicinpeepiiilinticnteas magenta tas op tc oaene diddobem dln aeaiania a Chairman, Committee on House Administration Office of Finance use only: Office Code (Revised: August 1, 1977) Copy for Initiating Office or Committee
PAYROLL AUTHORIZATION FORM (Please Use Typewriter U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Any erasures, corrections, or changes or Ballpoint Pen) Washington, D.C. 20515 tn es initialed by the To the Clerk of the House of Representatives: | hereby authorize the following payroll action: Employee Name (First-Middle-Last) Employee Social Security Number Employing Office or Committee/Subcommittee Effective Date Type of Action 0 Appointment O Salary Adjustment 0 Title Change Termination (At close of business on effective date) CO Leave without pay (Beginning with effective date above and ending elote of TNO Aeros eee mea ) Specify Date (If type of action is an Appointment, Salary Adjustment, or Title Change, complete appropriate information below.) Position Title Gross Annual Salary* * If emoloyee is a civil service annuitant (includes U.S. House of Representatives), the gross annual salary shown should include the annuity received by the employee plus the salary received from the employing office. (If Committee Employee, complete appropriate item below.) 1. 1 Standing Committee: Staff—O] Clerical or 0 Professional. 2. © Special (Investigative staff of Standing Committee) or Select Committee: Authority—H. Res._-_-- of _-_--Congress. 3. O Joint Committee. (If Employee of an Officer of the House, complete item below.) Position Number______________-. If applicable, Level________.Step____-_-- | certify that this authorization is not in violation of 5 U.S.C. 3110(b), prohibiting the employment of relatives. Date. ta ae and cae yea Winn meg BT an rata nn eterno ene (Signature of Authorizing Official) Tif appropriate, signature of Subcommittee Chairman or Ranking Minority Member). Leonia ~Ooa  S ee el (Type or print name ond title of above official) == eee ee Title= W Member, Districtand State) All appointments and salary adjustments for employees under the House Classification Act and for Committee em- ployees, except those of the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Budget, and the Joint Committees, must be approved by the Committee on House Administration. APPROVED tan oie eee te eet ee cs Chairman, Committee on House Administration Office of Finance use only: Office Code (Revised: August 1 1977! Copy for Initiating Office or Committee eee
PAYROLL AUTHORIZATION FORM (Please Use Typewriter U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Any erasures, corrections, or changes or Ballpoint Pen) Washington, D.C. 20515 peed ih ia initialed by the To the Clerk of the House of Representatives: | hereby authorize the following payroll action: Employee Name (First-Middle-Last) Ee Effective Date Employee Social Security Number Type of Action Employing Office or Committee CO) Sclary Adjustment Assassinations CJ Termination (At close of business on effective date) (If type of action is an Appointment or Salary Adjustment, complete the following information.) Gross Annual Salary 2. [J Special or Select Committee: Authority—H. Res. of 79th Congress. Position Title (If Committee Employee, complete appropriate item below.) 1. [.] Standing Committee: Staff—[“] Clerical or [J Professional. 3. [J Joint Committee. (If Employee of an Officer of the House, complete item below.) Position Number. If applicable, Level Step. | certify that this authorization is not in violation of 5 U.S.C. 3110(b), prohibiting the employment of relatives. All appointments and salary adjustments for employees under the House Classification Act and for Committee em- ployees, except those of the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Budget, and the Joint Committees, must be approved by the Committee on House Administration. APPROVED: Office of Finance use only: Office Code Copy for Initiating Office or Committee nen ee
PAYROLL AUTHORIZATION FORM = acta tae Fyrearihee «HOUSE OF RRS ag eae or Ballpoint Pen) Washington, D.C. 20515 authorizing official.) To the Clerk of the House of Representatives: | hereby authorize the following payroll action: Employee Name (First-Middle-Last) Effective Date Employee Social Security Number Type of Action Employing Office or Committee J Appointment (J Salary Adjustment C] Termination (At close of business on effective date) (If type of action is an Appointment or Salary Adjustment, complete the following information.) Position Title Gross Annual Salary (If Committee Employee, complete appropriate item below.) 1. .] Standing Committee: Staff—[_] Clerical or [_] Professional. 2. [_] Special or Select Committee: Authority—H. Res._______- of ______Congress. 3. [_] Joint Committee. (If Employee of an Officer of the House, complete item below.) Position Number If applicable, Level Step. = | certify that this authorization is not in violation of 5 U.S.C. 3110(b), prohibiting the employment of relatives. (Signature of Authorizing Official) (Type or print name of Authorizing Official) All appointments and salary adjustments for employees under the House Classification Act and for Committee em- ployees, except those of the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Budget, and the Joint Committees, must be approved by the Committee on House Administration. Fy. | a lee Sa Ee a ae ee LENS oe SRS ES = Chairman, Committee on House Administration Office of Finance use only: Office Code Copy for Initiating Office or Committee
MEMORANDUM TO: ALL STAFF RE: Payroll Certification The Regulations and Accounting Procedures for Allowances and Expenses of Committees, Members and Employees of the U.S. House of Representatives require that, among other things, the Committee's monthiy payroll certification include the relationship, if any, of “each employee to any current Member of Congress. This certification js signed monthly by our Chairman. . The following are the relationships to be included in the certification: father nephew brother-in-law mother niece Sister-in-law SQHs husband stepfather daughtey wife stepmother brother father-in-law stepbrotner sister mother-in-law stepsister uncle _ son-in-law half-brother aunt daughter-in-law half-sister first cousin Pjease complete the appropriate portion below, sign and date this form, which will teen become a part of your permanent personnel file. If this status changes, you must notify the Committee's Budget Office immediately of the change. £7 1 am not related to any current (95th Congress) Member of Congress. ‘J lam related to a current (95th Congress) Member of Congress. (Please specify. ) re of Employee
| Kahn | AdamnsTLsToow | Received Y// 77 Logged by Congressional , [ Referral Lb ne p— [| Self [| Other 4. roe Z | Comments on Referral ie, a , v1. Acknowledged by Date Staff Component Review by | Date Recommended Action: File Interview Hold Refer | REQUEST FOR Suggested date | APPOINTMENT Interviewer Suggested time Confirmed Confirmed date time by | REQUEST FOR Date _| REFERENCES Hold for Notified RESUME ROUTING FORM | mwsreucrzons | SPRAGUE INTERVIEW Suggested date REQUEST By Suggested time Confirmed Confirmed date time by ton % [| acceptance/Date of employment ane NOTIFICATION } by rd nejection
BENJAMIN A. GILMAN 26TH DISTRICT, NEW YORK wr 7 1977 Congress of the Qnited States House of Representatives Washington, B.C. 20515 COMMITTEE: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES: INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS INTERNATIONAL, DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE SELECT COMMITTEE ON NARCOTICS ABUSE AND CONTROL April 5, 1977 apr i 197! Honorable Louis Stokes, Chairman House Select Committee on Assassinations 3335 House Office Building Annex 2 Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman: COMMITTEE: POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE SUBCOMMITTEES: EMPLOYEE ETHICS AND UTILIZATION POSTAL OPERATIONS AND SERVICES USMA BOARD OF VISITORS I would like to call your attention to Mrs. Dorothy W. Kuhn, 5801 Devonshire Drive, Bethesda, Maryland who is interested obtaining employment with the Committee. Mrs. Kuhn has extensive experience in business administration and has handled all facets of office procedures. Every consideration which can be given to Mrs. Kuhn in the event of a vacancy for which she is qualified, would be appreciated. For your further information, I am attaching a copy of her resume. With best wishes, Sincerely, BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Member of Congress BAG :nc PLEASE REPLY TO: DISTRICT OFFICE: DISTRICT OFFICE: 24 ROBERTS STREET MippLeTowN, New York 10940 TELEPHONE: (914) 343-6666 Post OFFICE BUILDING 217 Liperty STREET NEwsBuRGH, NEw YorK 12550 TELEPHONE: (914) 565-6400 WASHINGTON OFFICE: 1226 LONGWORTH BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 TELEPHONE: (202) 225-3776 L DISTRICT OFFICE: 223 Route 59 Monsey, New YorK 10952 [| TELEPHONE: (914) 357-9000
Objective Recent Experience APR 111977 RESUME DOROTHY W. KUHN 5801 Devonshire Dr. Bethesda, Maryland 301-229-5487 Administrative Executive Secretarial Office Administrative Management 1976 Duties and responsibilities As administrative manager responsibilities consist of performing and directing the manifold administrative and secretarial functions associated with the management of two offices and personnel. Schedules of personnel (15) for 24 hr. answering service. On call 24hr a day 7 days a week. Hired and discharged personnel. Secretaral IBM Mag Card II,Telex International, and various machines. Answered all telephone inquiries solved complaints, bookkeeping, office rentals. New customer sales.Trained personnel for answering service and secretarial service. Full Correspondence and communications. Travel and meeting arangements. Head of Fine Arts Department, Rochester Vocational System, 1968-1975 Rochester, New York Responsibilities included planning and supervision of arts and growth curriculum for physically and emotionally handicapped children L.D., EMR, and TMR. Coordinated efforts with other elements of the teaching and medical staffs to provide programs of successful development and behavior mod- ification. Hired staff members, developed and managed budget, coordinated special activities, prepared, obtained and implemented government grants for special programs, and presented evaluations on program and student progress. Counseled all children in crises situation. Directed volunteer programs and helped train adult volunteers to become aides and evaluate their feelings in order to work with these children. Part time Real Estate Sales, 1968-1975 Public Speaking and Promotional Work ° Special education panels on "Behavior Modification Techniques" Participated on panels to answer questions from inner city teachers and Administrators.
e Education Personal Interests References Rating APR 411977 Outdoor Education Workshops: for N.Y. State Department Education administrators and teachers. Directed a program for using the natural parks surroundings for art, producing an acceptance of insecurity and success with an unknown Workshops on "Problem Solving Techniques: Participated and manipulated problems in this work shop for teachers and aides to demonstrate different techniques. Scholarship Fund Raising (Chairman 1974-1975), wrote a proposal to foundations for funding for handicapped children wanting to continue their education on the college level. Produced a community family day to raise money for this proposal with contribution and support from Xerox Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company. Wrote a Proposal for Displaced Homemaker in D.C. through HEW still pending. Wrote a proposal for "Learning to read through three demonstrational Arts Media". Received a grant under Title III to implement a reading program in the Arts. Coordinated teachers, speech therapist, reading therapist and art teacher for a full comprehensive day of visual and auditory experiences related to reading. Colby Jr. College, A.S. Degree, 1953 Continuing Education: Fine Arts In-Service programs Ticketing and Travel Coordination Real Estate Law Small Business Management Birth - January 13, 1933 Marital - Displaced Homemaker 1970 Health -Excellent. Dependants - Daughter 18, (Mt. Vernon College), Son (Western Jr. High). Travel, Theatre, Arts, International Friendship Council . Skeet Shooting, Water Skiing, Etc. rs Available on request Government 12 GS
April 15, 1977 Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman Room 1226 Longworth Bouse Office Building U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Ben: I do appreciate your thoughtfulness in recommending Ms. Dorothy W. Kuhn for consideration as a member of the Select Commit staff. I share your opinion that t abilities are ional. As you are doubtless aware, we Still have to be funded for the first session of the 95th Congress. Hopefully the House will be able to accomplish this before the end of the month. Once that has been taken care of and a new Chief Counsel hhs been named, we will be ready to begin interviewing for additional staff that we may need. I want you to be assured that Ms. Kuhn's resume will be given every consideration at that time. Thank yohuagain for your interest and for your support. Sincerely, Louis Stokes Chairman LS/emh/dim
April 15, 1977 Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman Room 1226 Longworth House Office Building U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Ben: gods “Uppreciate your thoughtfulness in "y88Gimendiag.. — Ms... Dorothy W. Kuhn for consideration as a member= of thie” ae Select Committea staff. I share your opinion: thet: fi abilities are efceptional. Ag you are doubtless aware, we still have to he funded for the first session of the 35th Congress. Hopefully the House will be able te accomplish this before the end of the month. Once that has been taken care of and a new Chief Counsel hks been named, we will be ready to begin interviewing for additional staff that we may need. I want you to ke assured that Ms. Kuhn's resume will be given every consideration at that time. fhank yohuagain fer your interest and for your support. Sincerely, - Loris Stokes Chairman LS/emh/dlm Co, se
RESUME mn p> | Nato Doratha | ROUTING FORM Ea \ 4) | Administra | Received LpAS ON - Logged by NOS 2 Congressional _— ie {NX Referral RX Chel nan [| Self | | Other. - ee Comments on Referral anatmacte by pate BN .Staist Component ! “4 Review by Date Recommended . Action: File Interview Hold Refer REQUEST FOR an suggested date ‘TaAl“W) APPOINTMENT Interviewer uns Suggested time Confirmed Confirmed date time by — Date Hold for Notified bat i REQUEST FOR REFERENCES IN N=Q3 AN . Slo om 8s FINAL INTERVIEW suggested date al By Suggested time P—- Confirmed Confirmed date time by Acceptance/Date of employment B-\-\\ MOTIF ECATION 5 - [lie castes to by | | rejection
RECEIVED Dorothy W. Kuhn 5801 Devonshire Drive Bethesda, Maryland 20016 301-229-5487 July 25, 1977 Select Committee on Assassinations U.S. House of Representatives 3331 House Office Building, Annex 2 Washington, D.C. 20515 Attention: Tiny Hutton: Dear Tiny: Thank you very much for taking the time to see me on your very busy schedule. I would be interested in working on your Committee if and when a position opens up that you feel my assets and your needs can be met. Thank you again and I hope to hear from you. Please thank Nancy for her time also. Sincerely, Dorothy Kuhn o ra) a = # > b 4 i> = “ <~  S=> tat 5 — pain: Bk. [ou ist = M5 tat OD co Coe ~ = oo. med —o = capt ta ~ FZ ~~ 4 o> =. = COM
Objective Recent Experience RESUME DOROTHY W. KUHN 5801 Devonshire Dr. Bethesda, Maryland 301-229-5487 301-654=6300—(confidential) Administrative Head of Fine Arts Department, Rochester Vocational System, 1968-1975 New York Responsibilities included planning and supervision of arts and growth curriculum for physically and emotionally handicapped children L.D., EMR, and TMR from all ethnic groups. Coordinated efforts with other elements of the - teaching and medical staffs to provide programs of successful development and behavior modification. Hired staff members, developed and managed budget, coordinated special activities, prepared, obtained and implemented government grants for special programs, and presented evaluations on program and student progress. Counseled all children in crises situation. Directed volunteer programs and helped train adult volunteers to become aides and evaluate their feelings in order to work with these children. Part time Real Estate Sales, 1968-1975 Summers with school out: Secretary Xerox Corporation Office Administrative Management 1976 Duties and responsibilities Schedules of personnel (15) for 24 hr. answering service. On call 24hr a day 7 days a week. Hired and discharged personnel. Secretarial IBM Mag Card, Telex. Answered all telephone inquiries, resolved complaints. Bookkeeping, Office rentals. New customer sales. Trained personnel for answering service and secretarial service. Full Correspondence and communications. Wrote personnel reports for files to keep up-date Public Speaking and Promotional Work Special education panels on "Behavior Modification Techniques" Participated on panels to answer questions from inner city teachers and Administrators.
Page (2) Dorothy W. Kuhn Education Interests References Outdoor Education Workshops: for N.Y. State Department Education administrators and teachers. Directed a program for using the natural parks surroundings for art, producing an acceptance of insecurity and success with an unknown Workshops on ''Problem Solving Techniques: Participated and manipulated problems in this work shop for teachers and aides to demonstrate different techniques. Scholarship Fund Raising (Chairman 1974-1975), wrote a proposal to foundations for funding for handicapped children wanting to continue their education on the college level. Produced a community family day to raise money for this proposal with contribution and support from Xerox Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company. Wrote a Proposal for Displaced Homemaker in D.C. through HEW still pending. Wrote a proposal for "Learning to read through three demonstrational Arts Media". Received a grant under Title III to implement a reading program in the Arts. Coordinated teachers, speech therapist, reading therapist and art teacher for a full comprehensive day of visual and auditory experiences related to reading. Colby College and Grosse Pointe Country Day School Continuing Education: Fine Arts In-Service programs Ticketing and Travel Coordination Real Estate Law Small Business Management Travel, Theatre, Arts, International Friendship Council Skeet Shooting, Water Skiing, etc. Available on request
LOUIS STOKES, OH10, CHAIRMAN RICHARDSON PREYER, N.C. WALTER E, FAUNTROY, D.C. SAMUEL L. DEVINE, OHIO STEWART B. MC KINNEY, CONN. YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE, CALIF. CHARLES THONE, NEBR. CHRISTOPHER HAROLD E. FORD, TENN, FLOYD J, FITHIARN, IND, ROBERT W. EDGAR, PA.” DODD, CONN. HAROLD S. SAWYER, MICH. Select Committee on Assassinations GS. Bouse of Representatives 3331 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ANNEX 2 WASHINGTON, D.C, 20515 (202) 225-4624 July 14, 1977 The Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman U. S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Ben: You were kind enough to talk with me last month about the possibility of employment on the Committee Staff for Mrs. Dorothy W. Kuhn. We corresponded with her to let her know that all of our employment was being held in abeyance pending the appointment of a new Chief Counsel and Director. We have found our man and he is now most actively involved. Mrs. Kuhn has been contacted by telephone and while we have no administrative positions available at the present time, she has been invited to come in for an interview so that we might be able to gain better assessment of her qualifications. Thank you very much for recommending her to us. I will see that you are kept advised. Sincerely, LOUIS STOKES Chairman LS /emhn
June 13, 1977 Ms. Dorothy W. Kuhn 5801 Devonshire Drive Bethesda, Maryland Dear Ms. Kuhn: Congressman Ben Gilman recently discussed with Chairman Louis Stokes of this Committee your interest in employment on our staff. Congressman Stokes asked that we contact you and let you know that your application is in our active files. There has been some delay in completing the staff hiring pending the employment of a permanent Chief Counsel; however, your resume is being reviewed and I wanted you to know that, and that we will be in touch with you. Sincerely, Thomas Lambeth Acting Director Pi: eb cc: The Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman
RECEIVED O77 JUN 20 Ph 4 26 U.S. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS June 16, 1977 Select Committee on Assassinations Mr. Thomas Lambeth Acting Director U.S. House of Representatives 3342 House Office Building, Annex 2 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Mr. Lambeth: Thank you very much for your letter of June 13, 1977 informing me of receipt of my application and that it is in your active files with the Select Committee on Assassinations. I am looking forward to meeting you and I am very interested in your committee. Ms. oxothy af 5801 Devonshire ewe Bethesda, Maryland 20016 Thank you again.
July 21, 1977 Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman U.S. House of Representatiges > Room 1226, Longworth Office Building | Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Ben: this is just a note to let you know that Mrs. Dorothy W. Kuhn was interviewed by the Deputy Director of the Select Committee this morning. The report furnished me indicates that it was a most successful interview and that she is being considered for a receptionist position when one becomes available. Thakk you again for sending her to us. Sincerely, Louis Stokes Chairman LS/emh/j