Records related to Steve Ballmer (22-16632-F (segment 1))

The materials in FOIA 22-16632-F (segment 1) are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 22-16632-F (segment 1) requested materials related to Steve Ballmer.

This FOIA primarily contains emails relating to the former CEO of Microsoft, Steven Ballmer. Most of the material contains invitations and planning materials that include Steven Ballmer at White House events or meetings with staff of the Obama administration. 

9,318 assets 
 

  • Electronic Records

The materials in FOIA 22-16632-F (segment 1)are a systematic body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.  

Documents responsive to this FOIA were found in these collection areas – Obama Presidential Electronic Records

The Executive Office of the President (EOP) instance of the Electronic Records Archive (ERA) contains electronic records created or received by Obama administration staff. These records are stored in Search and Access Sets (SAS) that represent their originating computer program, such as Exchange Email or the Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES). In addition to records captured from the White House’s electronic systems, EOP-ERA also contains records from the home and shared drives used by White House staff.

The following is a list of documents, folders, and electronic search results lists (SRLs) that were processed in response to FOIA 22-16632-F (segment 1):

Electronic Records
Email_Presidential_2009.01.20-2010.12.31 contains 9,318 assets, of which 515 are released in full, 117 are withheld in part, and 8686 are withheld in full.
 

Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Barack Obama Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act (PRA) (44 USC 2201) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 USC 552, as amended) and therefore records may be restricted in whole or in part in accordance with legal exemptions.

Documents in this collection that were prepared by officials of the United States government as part of their official duties are in the public domain. Researchers are advised to consult the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, USC) which governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.

Official records of Barack Obama’s presidency are housed at the Barack Obama Presidential Library and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA).

Staff Archivists, 2025. Previously restricted materials are added as they are released.