JFK Assassination Records

JFK Assassination Records - 2017-2018 Additional Documents Release

2017-2018 Additional Documents Release

The National Archives is releasing documents previously withheld in accordance with the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act.  The vast majority of the Collection (88%) has been open in full and released to the public since the late 1990s. The records at issue are documents previously identified as assassination records, but withheld in full or withheld in part. Learn more about the process on the JFK Assassination Records Processing Project - 2017 Update web page. 

These releases include FBI, CIA, and other agency documents (both formerly withheld in part and formerly withheld in full) identified by the Assassination Records Review Board as assassination records. The releases to date are as follows:

* Note: There are instances where multiple record identification numbers are associated with the same pdf. This is due to the fact that the files were scanned in batches.

Accessing the Records

The table below displays metadata about all the released documents. You can also download the spreadsheet as an Excel file (4.7MB).

To view or download a specific document, follow the link in the "Doc Date" column. The files are sorted by NARA Release Date, with the most recent files appearing first. The previous withholding status (i.e., formerly withheld in part or formerly withheld in full) is identified in the “Formerly Withheld Status” column.

JFK Table

Row NumRecord NumNARA Release DateFormerly WithheldAgencyDoc DateDoc Type File NumTo NameFrom NameTitleNum PagesOriginatorRecord SeriesReview DateCommentsPages Released
50001104-10300-1014204/26/2018RedactCIA11/26/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATOVAR, B. HUGH, C/FE/PMI, CIA"HQS DECIDE ALL LIAISON" (COMMO CLARIFICATION).1CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.21.10:53:49:606082 : DUP OF 104-10132-10139; ARRB RELEASE1
50002104-10300-1015104/26/2018RedactCIA11/26/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIADIRECTOR, CIACABLE - REQUEST FOR ALL STATION AND LIAISON TRACES ON LEE HARVEY OSWALD.2CIAJFK03/16/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.21.11:44:59:200082 : DUP OF 104-10015-10159; ARRB RELEASE2
50003104-10300-1015204/26/2018RedactCIA11/26/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AWITHHELDDIRECTORHQS INTERESTED IN POSSIBLE CP PENETRATION AGENT2CIAJFK03/16/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 20040322-1061939 :2
50004104-10300-1015704/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMFR - RE OFFICE OF SECURITY DOCUMENTS PULLED FROM OS FILES PRIOR TO SSC REVIEW.2CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F7 : 1998.01.21.13:04:10:513092 :2
50005104-10300-1016204/26/2018RedactCIA11/23/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AASST DEPUTY DIR/PLANSACTING CHIEF, SR DIVISIONMEMO - CONTACT OF LEE OSWALD WITH A MEMBER OF SOVIET KGB ASSASSINATION DEPARTMENT.4CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.21.13:29:13:186092 : DUP OF 104-10015-10057; ARRB RELEASE4
50006104-10300-1018604/26/2018RedactCIA12/04/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTORWITHHELDREPORT THAT SOV CON GEN SAID OSWALD SENT TO USSR AND MARRIED SOVIET GIRL UNDER KUBARK INSTRUCTIONS.1CIAJFK03/16/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.26.13:25:39:983082 : DUP OF 104-10017-10068; ARRB RELEASE1
50007104-10300-1019204/26/2018RedactCIA11/27/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTOR CIAROMECABLE -- NO TRACES, LIAISON WILL FOLLOW.1CIAJFK03/16/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.26.14:23:11:373082 : DUP OF 104-10015-10425; ARRB RELEASE1
50008104-10300-1019604/26/2018RedactCIA11/27/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTOR CIAWITHHELDCABLE - - SUBJECT STAYED AT TORNI HOTEL IN HELS FROM 1 TO 11 OCT 59 AND THEN MOVED TO KLAUS KURKI HOTEL.1CIAJFK03/16/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 20040322-1061941 :1
50009104-10300-1019804/26/2018RedactCIA10/29/1975
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADEPUTY CHIEF, SAGREARDON, RAY, SAGMEMO - DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION.8CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F6 : 1998.01.27.10:32:58:200092 : DUP OF 104-10132-102658
50010104-10300-1020104/26/2018RedactCIA03/11/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AHEADQUARTERSNOBLE, JOHN D.WITHHELD14CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F6 : 1998.01.27.10:47:02:763092 : THIS IS ORIGINAL OF THE "PREVIOUSLY SANITIZED DOCUMENT" PROCESSED UNDER 104-10300-10199. THERE ARE 2 COPIES OF THE SAME 7 PAGE REPORT.14
50011104-10300-1020504/26/2018RedactCIA10/23/1975
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE REVIEW STAFFGAMBINO, ROBERT, D/OSMEMO ON SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE REQUEST.4CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F6 : 1998.01.27.11:24:24:780092 : DUP OF 104-10051-101544
50012104-10300-1020804/26/2018RedactCIA06/10/1975
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMFR - STURGIS, FRANK, AND HUNT, HOWARD.4CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F6 : 1998.01.27.11:34:47:310092 : DUP OF 104-10132-102734
50013104-10300-1022304/26/2018RedactCIA11/26/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTOR, CIABERNCABLE REQUESTING INFORMATION ON GIBSON IN CONNECTION WITH REVOLUTION MAGAZINE AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO CHICOMS SUISSE.3CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 20040322-1061942 :3
50014104-10300-1026504/26/2018RedactCIA11/23/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTORMONTEVIDEOCABLE REGARDING (FNU) PIANZI'S CALL TO CUBAN EMBASSY ON 2 NOV.1CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.02.03.15:26:01:326092 : DUP OF 104-10015-10096; ARRB RELEASE1
50015104-10300-1029804/26/2018RedactCIA10/09/1967
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, SRSSTEVENS, M. D.ORIGINAL PAGE FOUR OF MEMO CONCERNING RICHARD CAIN.1CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F6 : 1998.02.09.09:00:03:733092 : 1041030010297 AND 1041013210307(DUPS) BOTH HAVE PREV SANITIZED PAGE 4 (PARA 14 DELETED ENTIRELY). THIS IS AN UNREDACTED COPY OF P.4, NOW REDACTED FOR1
50016104-10300-1031104/26/2018RedactCIA10/18/1967
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, SRSSTEVENS, M. D.MEMO CONCERNING RALPH PEREZ.2CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F6 : 1998.02.09.10:02:31:590092 : DUP OF 104-10051-10152; ARRB RELEASE2
50017104-10300-1032504/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/1967
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AINFORMATION ON GORDON DWANE NOVEL, RICHARD L. BAST AND REDEX.4CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F6 : 1998.02.09.11:32:32:390092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10332. THIS IS AN ATTACHMENT TO 104-10300-10324.4
50018104-10300-1035804/26/2018RedactCIA05/08/1967
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTORCIACABLE CONCERNING CIA INVOLVEMENT WITH OSWALD.1CIAJFK03/16/2018OSW-SF : F6 : 1998.02.10.11:02:04:483092 : DUP OF 104-10132-103661
50019104-10300-1038204/26/2018RedactCIA03/20/1967
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMILER, SCOTT, DC/CI/SIGBENDER, JOHN, CI/R&A/MROSPEED LETTER RE JOHN J. MARTIN.1CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F6 : 1998.02.10.14:37:17:436092 : DUP OF 104-10051-10142; ARRB RELEASE1
50020104-10300-1039104/26/2018RedactCIA05/31/1977
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AD/OSIGDOCUMENT CONTROL SHEET.1CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F7 : 1998.02.12.11:35:03:170092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10287; ARRB RELEASE1
50021104-10300-1039304/26/2018RedactCIA05/31/1977
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTOR OF SECURITYWALLER, JOHN, IGMEMO - CIA EMPLOYEE'S ALLEGATIONS RE OSWALD FILE.3CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F7 : 1998.02.12.11:43:57:340092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10289; ARRB RELEASE3
50022104-10300-1039404/26/2018RedactCIA03/31/1977
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AWITHHELDDOSMENT BY CIA EMPLOYEE RE OSWALD FILE SEARCH.1CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F7 : 1998.02.12.11:53:23:216092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10290; ARRB RELEASE1
50023104-10300-1039504/26/2018RedactCIA03/31/1977
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AWITHHELDSUPPLEMENTAL DOSMENT OF CIA EMPLOYEE RE FILE SEARCH.1CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F7 : 1998.02.12.11:55:39:623092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10291; ARRB RELEASE1
50024104-10300-1039604/26/2018RedactCIA03/29/1977
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AINSPECTOR GENERALGAMBINO, ROBERT, D/OSMEMO - ALLEGATIONS REGARDING LEE HARVEY OSWALD FILE.1CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F7 : 1998.02.12.11:57:49:200092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10292; ARRB RELEASE1
50025104-10300-1039704/26/2018RedactCIA03/24/1977
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMFRSCHNEEBERGER, MICHAEL, SAGMEMO - RE CIA FILES ON LEE HARVEY OSWALD.3CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F7 : 1998.02.12.12:00:53:840092 : ROUTING SHEET IS PAGE ONE OF DOC; DUP OF 104-10132-10293; ARRB RELEASE3
50026104-10301-1000004/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/1987
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA HISTORIESELDER, WALTER. EDITOR: M. MCAULIFFEEXCERPTS: DRAFT HISTORY: JOHN A. MCCONE, THE SIXTH DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE53CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-01 : F2 : 20040322-1061944 :53
50027104-10301-1000104/26/2018RedactCIA12/01/1973
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA HISTORIESMCLEAN, DAVID R.EXCERPTS FROM HISTORY: WESTERN HEMISPHERE DIVISION, 1946-196524CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-01 : F2 : 1998.09.17.15:22:51:716120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA - 724
50028104-10301-1000204/26/2018RedactCIA08/01/1972
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA HISTORIESWALTERS, FREDERICKEXCERPTS: HISTORY: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS, SOVIET RUSSIA DIVISION, 1946-196514CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-01 : F2 : 1998.09.17.15:30:40:576120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA 7.14
50029104-10301-1000404/26/2018RedactCIA12/01/1979
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-HISTORIESINTERNAL DRAFT HISTORY OF THE BAY OF PIGS PREPARED BY JACK PFEIFFER , VOL III. EVOLUTION OF CIA'S ANTI-CASTRO POLICIES, 1959 - JANUARY 1961408CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-01 : F6 : 1998.09.19.12:57:53:763031 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA - 7.408
50030104-10301-1000504/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDCI FILESLIST OF DOCUMENTS DESCRIBING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE.36CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-01 : F1 : 1998.09.20.09:37:30:326031 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA - IR-1.36
50031104-10301-1000604/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDA FILESLIST OF DOCUMENTS DESCRIBING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION.61CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-01 : F1 : 1998.09.20.09:47:53:500031 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA - IR-1.61
50032104-10301-1000804/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDP FILESDOCUMENTS DESCRIBING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE DIRECTORATE FOR PLANS.5CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-01 : F1 : 1998.09.20.09:54:17:716031 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA - IR-1.5
50033104-10301-1000904/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDS&T FILESDOCUMENT LIST DESCRIBING THE DIRECTORATE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.16CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-01 : F1 : 1998.09.20.09:56:29:170031 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA - IR-1.16
50034104-10301-1001004/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-HISTORIESEXTRACTS OF CIA INSPECTOR GENERAL'S SURVEY REPORT FOR 196411CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-01 : F7 : 1998.09.22.09:53:08:403120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA-IR-10.UNIT INDEX11
50035104-10301-1001104/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/1973
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDDO/CI FILESEXTRACTS FROM CI HISTORY.24CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-01 : F2 : 20040322-1061945 :24
50036104-10302-1000004/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-CMS FILESPFIAB DOCUMENTS (5)40CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-02 : F1 : 1998.09.18.11:12:41:936120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA-8.
50037104-10302-1000504/26/2018RedactCIA11/29/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-DI-FILESOCI WEEKLY SUMMARY18CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-02 : F2 : 1998.09.22.14:21:06:390120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA-9.18
50038104-10302-1000704/26/2018Redact11/29/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-DI-FILESOCI WEEKLY REVIEW25CIA03/12/2018JFK-M-02 : F2 : 1998.09.22.14:29:35:513120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA-9. CORRECTED TO 25 PAGES VICE 26.
50039104-10302-1001804/26/2018RedactCIA11/26/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-DI-FILESOCI/CIACURRENT INTELLIGENCE DIGEST12CIAJFK03/16/2018JFK-M-02 : F2 : 1998.09.22.15:24:18:903120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA-9.12
50040104-10302-1002304/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-DI-FILESOCI/CIAPAPER: INTELLIGENCE RELATIONS WITH THE LBJ WHITE HOUSE27CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-02 : F2 : 1998.09.22.16:13:03:793120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA-9.27
50041104-10303-1000004/26/2018RedactCIA03/29/1979
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-CI RECORDSC, COUNTERINTELLIGENCE STAFFCHIEF, ISSDESTRUCTION OF ANGLETON'S FILES15CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-03 : F3 : 20040322-1061953 :15
50042104-10303-1000104/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-OPFILE ON FORD, CHARLES/RFK-MAFIA10CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-03 : F6 : 1998.09.18.07:48:32:030120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA - IR 13. CORRECTED TO 10 PAGES VICE 20.10
50043104-10303-1000204/26/2018RedactCIA10/18/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-OPFILEMENDOZA, ESHACKLEY EXTRACTS: MEMORANDUM AND NOTE3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-03 : F1 : 1998.09.18.09:56:20:420120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA-123
50044104-10303-1000304/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-OPKENT EXTRACT: MEMORANDUM: KENT, WILLIAM M - RECOMMENDATION FOR CAREER INTELLIGENCE MEDAL3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-03 : F2 : 1998.09.18.09:59:18:530120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA-12.3
50045104-10303-1000604/26/2018RedactCIA12/23/1976
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-OFFICE OF SECURITYJOHN H. WALLER, INSPECTOR GEN.DIRECTOR, CIABRECKINRIDGE FILES (HSCA)32CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-03 : F7 : 20040322-1061954 :32
50046104-10303-1000704/26/2018RedactCIA06/01/1973
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-DCIWILLIAM E COLBYWALTER ELDERMEMORANDUM: SUBJECT - SPECIAL ACTIVITIES7CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-03 : F5 : 1998.09.23.10:26:21:000120 : ORIGINALLY UNIT INDEX, NOW BROKEN OUTARRB REQUEST.CIA-IR-08.7
50047104-10303-1000804/26/2018RedactCIA05/08/1973
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADEP. DIR. FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYCHIEF, TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISIONMEMORANDUM: SUBJECT - TSD SUPPORT TO OTHER AGENCIES3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-03 : F5 : 1998.09.27.07:48:28:043115 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA-IR-08.1ST PAGE IS ROUTING SHEET, MEMO IS TWO PAGES. (PAGES 214-216)NOTE: ROUTING SHEET INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM 3-PAGE DOC.3
50048104-10304-1000004/26/2018RedactCIA01/08/1979
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-OPS.D. BRECKINRIDGEDIRECTOR OF PERSONNELFIVE (5) FITNESS REPORTS ON JOANNIDES, GEORGE, 1963, 1964 AND 197911CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-04 : F1 : 20040322-1061957 :11
50049104-10305-1000004/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-OFF. OF SECURITYSECURITY FILE: NOVEL, GORDON153CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-05 : F1 : 1998.09.18.16:13:08:060120 : ARRB REQUEST.CIA-IR-27. ORIGINALLY PART OF UNIT INDEX AS 104-10305-10000.153
50050104-10305-1000504/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA-OFF. OF SECURITYSECURITY FILE:NAGEL, RICHARD CASE221CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-05 : F4 : 1998.10.29.11:34:27:060120 : ARRB REQUEST. CIA-IR-27. ORIGINALLY PART OF UNIT INDEX AS 104-10305-10000.221

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