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If he obtained these through FOIA he should have an itemized listing in addition to the documents, supplied by the FBI (or whichever agency supplied the photocopies). Also, because of the FOIA process through which photocopies are released, the originals (or at least the releasable portions) are now declassified and obtaining new copies should be possible within 6-8 weeks.

However, if the missing documents didn't come through FOIA, but were simply accumulated from open sources, then Mr. Nicosia (and the country, in general) has learned the value of a copier and not letting untrustworthy folks paw through his collection!

I'm not trying to bust anybody's chops here or discount the work and value of Mr. Nicosia (I know nothing about him and therefore have nothing to base an opinion of him on); I'm just relaying what I know after working in the records management field in the federal government.

Thanks. Are docs only issued as hardcopy, or can they also issued in a computer file?
Are electronic files made as the docs are first copied?
Based on your understanding, would it be possible to coordinate a theft of Nicosia's files with and inside job at the FBI?