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 TypeFile NumTo NameFrom NameTitleNum PagesOriginatorRecord SeriesReview DateComments Pages Released
50751176-10011-1013104/26/2018Redact09/25/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT10MR. JOHNSONHILSMAN, ROGERMEMORANDUM1DOS#N/A01/24/2018NSF:M&M:SPECIAL GROUP(AUGMENTED):9/62:BOX 319:PENDING NLK-90-491
50752176-10011-1013204/26/2018Redact09/27/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT11RECORDKAYSEN, CARLMEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD1WH#N/A01/24/2018NSF:M&M:SPECIAL GROUP(AUGMENTED):9/62:BOX 319:PENDING NLK-90-491
50753176-10011-1015204/26/2018Redact06/08/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTTHE RECORDMEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD4WH03/16/2018NSF:M&M:SPECIAL GROUP(CI) MEETINGS:6/61-10/62:BOX 319:PENDING NLK-92-104
50754176-10011-1015204/26/2018Redact06/08/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTTHE RECORDMEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD4WH03/16/2018NSF:M&M:SPECIAL GROUP(CI) MEETINGS:6/61-10/62:BOX 319:PENDING NLK-92-104
50755176-10011-1015412/15/2017In FullNARA06/22/1962
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KENNEDY, JOHNTAYLOR, MAXWELLMEMORANDUMWHNSFNSF:M&M:STAFF MEMORANDA:TAYLOR, MAXWELL:6/62-8/62:BOX 327
50756180-10114-1040104/26/2018Redact11/12/1977
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT015089SHIELDS, CLEOLA3HSCA02/07/2018One copy of interview summary included. Box 293.3
50757180-10075-1016812/15/2017In FullHSCA06/23/1978
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TRANSCRIPT010136PENA, ORESTSWORN TESTIMONY OF OREST PENA36HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017ONE COPY. BOX 187.
50758177-10001-1017312/15/2017In PartLBJ02/25/1964
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MEMORANDUMRECORDCLIFTON, C.V.MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD10WHSPECIAL FILE ON ASSASSINATION OF JFK, CURRENT, BOX 411/30/2017One page is CONFIDENTIAL, FBI, Exempt under E.O. 12958, Sec. 3.4(b)(1), (b)(6)
50759179-10002-1017312/15/2017In PartNARA06/08/1964
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTLEE HARVEY OSWALD4FBIWC DOCUMENT REVIEWED BY FBI FOR HSCA11/30/2017One unnumbered page and pages 1-3.Folder: 9
50760165-10001-1003604/26/2018Redact11/14/1966
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTJACOBS, JOHN KEDZIE4USIA#N/A05/09/2018Only portions of this USIA orginated document relate to the Kennedy Assassination. Those portions may be disclosed, but with parts postponed to protect personal privacy, as indicated by brackets and per Section (6)(3).4
50761195-10005-1002904/26/2018Redact01/21/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCHIEF OF STAFF, ARMYACSIIDEAS ON HOW TO HARM THE CASTRO/COMMUNIST REGIME33ARMY#N/A03/12/2018OSD Files. Discussion of possible actions to harm the Castro regime and possible repercussions of such actions.33
50762104-10030-1001504/26/2018RedactCIA10/10/1975
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDCD FILESCIA REVIEW GROUPCHIEF, DOMESTIC COLLECTION DIVISIONREVIEW OF DCD RELATIONSHIPS WITH PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS, TIS SUBSIDIARIES AND INDIVIDUALS.2CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-A : F1 : 1998.09.20.11:37:08:686031 : DUP OF 104-10220-100072
50763104-10030-1001511/09/2017In PartCIA10/10/1975
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDCD FILESCIA REVIEW GROUPCHIEF, DOMESTIC COLLECTION DIVISIONREVIEW OF DCD RELATIONSHIPS WITH PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS, TIS SUBSIDIARIES AND INDIVIDUALS.2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-A : F1 : 1998.09.20.11:37:08:686031 : DUP OF 104-10220-100072
50764104-10030-1002107/24/2017In PartCIA01/06/1976
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AOC/DCDTRANSMITTAL SLIP THAT ACCOMPANIED CHI-63-1246CIAJFK06/06/2017OSW-A : F1 : 1998.09.29.14:05:27:670020 : THIS COVER SHEET ACCOMPANIED DOCUMENT 104-10030-10020
50765104-10300-1002307/24/2017In PartCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ASTEVENS, M. D.FILESBORIS YEFIMOVICH BELITSKIY AND ALINE MOSBY FILES.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.09.10:48:22:090092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10021; ARRB RELEASE
50766104-10300-1002811/09/2017In PartCIA03/16/1978
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMFRWITHHELDLEE HARVEY OSWALD, #351 164 - VOLUME II.1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.09.13:51:43:623092 :1
50767104-10300-1002804/26/2018RedactCIA03/16/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMFRWITHHELDLEE HARVEY OSWALD, #351 164 - VOLUME II.1CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.09.13:51:43:623092 :1
50768104-10300-1004607/24/2017In PartCIA02/24/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/CI/SIGCHIEF, OS/SRSOFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP WITH REMARKS RE DISCUSSIONS BY MR. ROBERT SLUSSER WITH OFFICERS IN DDI.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.12.13:47:03:903092 :
50769104-10300-1005307/24/2017In PartCIA06/19/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMENDOZA, E.FILELEE HARVEY OSWALD/ADDRESS BOOK/FBI REPORT.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.12.15:29:04:543092 : ORIGINAL OF PAGE 2; DUP OF PAGE 2 OF 104-10132-10037, A PREVIOUSLY SANITIZED VERSION. CORRECTED TO 2 PAGES VICE 3.
50770104-10300-1006407/24/2017In PartCIA07/12/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357APFORZHEIMER, WALTERMFRMFR - SUBJECT: "THE WARREN COMMISSION REPORT AND THE ASSASSINATION" BY MARK LANE.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.13.13:33:18:420092 : MEMO W/TRANSMITTAL SIP AND MEMO ON BOOK REVIEW; DUP OF 104-10132-10060; ARRB RELEASE
50771104-10300-1009311/09/2017In PartCIA05/18/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADEPUTY DIRECTOR SECURITYPHERSON, JOHN R., SEC OFFICERREMARKS MADE TO CIA EMPLOYEE ABOUT JFK ASSASSINATION.2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.20.09:08:23:123092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10072; ARRB RELEASE2
50772104-10300-1009304/26/2018RedactCIA05/18/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADEPUTY DIRECTOR SECURITYPHERSON, JOHN R., SEC OFFICERREMARKS MADE TO CIA EMPLOYEE ABOUT JFK ASSASSINATION.2CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.20.09:08:23:123092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10072; ARRB RELEASE2
50773104-10300-1009604/26/2018RedactCIA06/01/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, PERSONNEL SECURITY DIV.SPECIAL ASSISTANT, CHIEF/PSD2ND INTERVIEW OF CIA EMPLOYEE ON COMMENTS MADE TO HER ABOUT JFK ASSASSINATION).2CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.20.09:37:26:436092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10075.2
50774104-10300-1009611/09/2017In PartCIA06/01/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, PERSONNEL SECURITY DIV.SPECIAL ASSISTANT, CHIEF/PSD2ND INTERVIEW OF CIA EMPLOYEE ON COMMENTS MADE TO HER ABOUT JFK ASSASSINATION).2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.20.09:37:26:436092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10075.2
50775104-10300-1012911/09/2017In PartCIA01/24/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMFRTOBIASSEN, RALPH E.MFR - OSWALD, HARVEY LEE (MATERIAL FROM INS RE MARINA).9CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.21.09:05:01:123092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10094; ARRB RELEASE9
50776104-10300-1012904/26/2018RedactCIA01/24/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMFRTOBIASSEN, RALPH E.MFR - OSWALD, HARVEY LEE (MATERIAL FROM INS RE MARINA).9CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.21.09:05:01:123092 : DUP OF 104-10132-10094; ARRB RELEASE9
50777104-10300-1014004/26/2018RedactCIA12/05/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AFILESCHIEF, RB/SRS/OSMEMO - PAINE, RUTH, NEE: HYDE, AKA: MRS. MICHAEL PAINE.1CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.21.10:43:18:280092 : DUP OF 104-10051-10096; ARRB RELEASE1
50778104-10300-1014011/09/2017In PartCIA12/05/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AFILESCHIEF, RB/SRS/OSMEMO - PAINE, RUTH, NEE: HYDE, AKA: MRS. MICHAEL PAINE.1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.21.10:43:18:280092 : DUP OF 104-10051-10096; ARRB RELEASE1
50779104-10300-1014211/09/2017In PartCIA11/26/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATOVAR, B. HUGH, C/FE/PMI, CIA"HQS DECIDE ALL LIAISON" (COMMO CLARIFICATION).1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.21.10:53:49:606082 : DUP OF 104-10132-10139; ARRB RELEASE1
50780104-10300-1014204/26/2018RedactCIA11/26/1963
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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
50781104-10300-1014407/24/2017In PartCIA12/01/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/BSBMR. WINTERSINCIDENT REPORT - INFO FROM JOHN E. DONOVAN.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.21.11:16:53:623092 : PAGES 1 AND 2 OF DOC ARE ROUTING SLIPS; DUP OF 104-10132-10126
50782104-10300-1015111/09/2017In PartCIA11/26/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIADIRECTOR, CIACABLE - REQUEST FOR ALL STATION AND LIAISON TRACES ON LEE HARVEY OSWALD.2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.21.11:44:59:200082 : DUP OF 104-10015-10159; ARRB RELEASE2
50783104-10300-1015104/26/2018RedactCIA11/26/1963
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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
50784104-10300-1016204/26/2018RedactCIA11/23/1963
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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
50785104-10300-1016211/09/2017In PartCIA11/23/1963
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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.4CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.21.13:29:13:186092 : DUP OF 104-10015-10057; ARRB RELEASE4
50786104-10300-1017107/24/2017In PartCIA11/22/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AAMMANDIRECTOR, CIANO INDICATION OF BEING UNDER SURVEILLANCE.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.22.09:44:21:763082 : DUP OF 104-10132-10152; ARRB RELEASE
50787104-10300-1018611/09/2017In PartCIA12/04/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTORWITHHELDREPORT THAT SOV CON GEN SAID OSWALD SENT TO USSR AND MARRIED SOVIET GIRL UNDER KUBARK INSTRUCTIONS.1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.26.13:25:39:983082 : DUP OF 104-10017-10068; ARRB RELEASE1
50788104-10300-1018604/26/2018RedactCIA12/04/1963
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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
50789104-10300-1019204/26/2018RedactCIA11/27/1963
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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
50790104-10300-1019211/09/2017In PartCIA11/27/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTOR CIAROMECABLE -- NO TRACES, LIAISON WILL FOLLOW.1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.26.14:23:11:373082 : DUP OF 104-10015-10425; ARRB RELEASE1
50791104-10300-1022207/24/2017In PartCIA11/26/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ABERNDIRECTOR, CIACABLE - INFORMATION CONCERNING LEE HARVEY OSWALD.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.28.13:04:29:530082 : DUP OF 104-10015-10149; ARRB RELEASE
50792104-10300-1022907/24/2017In PartCIA11/25/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMEXICO CITYDIRECTORCABLE RE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON SILVIA DURAN.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.01.29.12:07:59:000092 : DUP OF 104-10015-10282; ARRB RELEASE
50793104-10300-1025307/24/2017In PartCIA11/24/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMEXICO CITYDIRECTORCABLE - SURVEILLANCE TEAMS REPORT KOSTIKOV UNDER MEXICAN SERVICE PHYSICAL SURVEILLANCE.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.02.03.11:27:28:890092 : DUP OF 104-10015-10269; ARRB RELEASE
50794104-10300-1025407/24/2017In PartCIA11/24/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACABLE - SURVEILLANCE TEAMS REPORT KOSTIKOV UNDER MEXICAN SECRET SERVICE PHYSICAL SURVEILLANCE.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.02.03.11:32:23:686092 : DUP OF 104-10015-10269; ARRB RELEASE
50795104-10300-1026511/09/2017In PartCIA11/23/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTORMONTEVIDEOCABLE REGARDING (FNU) PIANZI'S CALL TO CUBAN EMBASSY ON 20 NOV.1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.02.03.15:26:01:326092 : DUP OF 104-10015-10096; ARRB RELEASE1
50796104-10300-1026504/26/2018RedactCIA11/23/1963
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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
50797104-10300-1027607/24/2017In PartCIA11/23/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACABLE - CONDOLENCE OVER LOSS OF PRES KENNEDY.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.02.05.10:24:32:483092 : DUP OF 104-10015-10330; ARRB RELEASE
50798104-10300-1041207/24/2017In PartCIA01/20/1948
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AFROM FBI REPORT 1/20/48 ON NAN WOOD HONEYMAN.CIAJFK06/22/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 1998.02.25.11:44:04:450081 :
50799104-10300-1001511/09/2017In PartCIA01/31/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AFILESSTEVENS, M. D.THE LEE HARVEY OSWALD CASE (ADDRESS BOOK).1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW-SF : F2 : 20040322-1061935 :1
50800104-10300-1001504/26/2018RedactCIA01/31/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AFILESSTEVENS, M. D.THE LEE HARVEY OSWALD CASE (ADDRESS BOOK).1CIAJFK03/12/2018OSW-SF : F2 : 20040322-1061935 :1

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