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:
- July 24, 2017: 3,810 documents (read press release)
- October 26, 2017: 2,891 documents (read press release)
- November 3, 2017: 676 documents (read press release)
- November 9, 2017: 13,213 documents (read press release)
- November 17, 2017: 10,744 documents (read press release)
- December 15, 2017: 3,539 documents * (read press release)
- April 26, 2018: 18,731 documents * (read press release)
* 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.
Row Num | Record Num | NARA Release Date | Formerly Withheld | Agency | Doc Date | Doc Type | File Num | To Name | From Name | Title | Num Pages | Originator | Record Series | Review Date | Comments | Pages Released |
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51701 | 104-10250-10280 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMORANDUM: HIDALGO, BALMES (HANDWRITTEN) | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK43 : F12 : 20040322-1061498 : | 1 | ||
51702 | 104-10250-10283 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/16/1972 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, FIOB/SRS | LEONARD, ROBERT J. | MARVIN KANTOR AKA MELVIN KANTOR. | 24 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK43 : F22B : 20040322-1061499 : | 24 |
51703 | 104-10250-10284 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 12/13/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FEDERAL RECORDS CENTER | USCSC | REQUEST FOR OFFICIAL FILES - HIDALG BALMES N., JR. | 1 | CIA | 03/12/2018 | JFK43 : F12 : 20020514-774230 : (DOC MAY PREVIOUSLY HAVE BEEN RELEASED AS PART OF UNIT INDEXING. NOW BEING RELEASED AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT) | |||
51704 | 104-10250-10284 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 12/13/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FEDERAL RECORDS CENTER | USCSC | REQUEST FOR OFFICIAL FILES - HIDALG BALMES N., JR. | 1 | CIA | 03/12/2018 | JFK43 : F12 : 20020514-774230 : (DOC MAY PREVIOUSLY HAVE BEEN RELEASED AS PART OF UNIT INDEXING. NOW BEING RELEASED AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT) | |||
51705 | 104-10254-10015 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/22/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFF | LAUREANO BATISTA FALLS | SUBJECT: MOVIMIENTO DEMOCRATICA CRISTIANO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F16 : 1998.03.17.21:19:09:606102 : CORRECTED TO 1 PAGE VICE 3. | 1 |
51706 | 104-10255-10002 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/25/1951 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SECURITY OFFICER CIA | PT/CS (OPC) | INFORMATION AND CLEARANCE IS REQUESTED ON ADRIAN F. SHERMAN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK45 : F29 : 1997.11.30.11:34:25:856108 : | 1 |
51707 | 104-10255-10003 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/13/1951 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ASST DEPUTY INSPECTION & SECURITY | OD/OP/OPC | INFORMATION NAME CHECK. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK45 : F29 : 1997.11.30.11:38:21:030108 : | 1 |
51708 | 104-10255-10007 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/11/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MRS SARA HALL, SECURITY | CIR&A | LIST OF JURORS FOR GARRISON INVESTIGATION; SHAW TRIAL PHASE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F28 : 1997.11.30.11:48:33:826107 : | 1 |
51709 | 104-10255-10011 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/25/1977 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INDUSTRIAL & CERTIFICATION BRANCH | DCD SAN FRANCISCO | DCD REQUEST FOR NAME CHECKS ON ADRIAN FISHER SHERMAN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F29 : 1997.11.30.12:15:59:890108 : | 1 |
51710 | 104-10255-10116 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/04/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | GEORGE O'ROURKE | THE ATTACHED LETTER IS FORWARDED FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND ACTION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F22 : 1997.12.03.20:46:23:436102 : | 1 | |
51711 | 104-10255-10143 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, MICROFICHE & RETIREMENT BRAN | NOTICE: DO NOT MICROFICHE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F22 : 1997.12.04.17:15:25:840102 : | 1 | |
51712 | 104-10255-10177 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/23/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HEADQUARTERS | GEORGE P. LOKER | WITHHELD | 10 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F19 : 20040322-1061506 : | 10 |
51713 | 104-10255-10184 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/24/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | REQUEST THAT DRIVERS LICENSE BE RENEWED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK45 : F17 : 1997.11.16.09:26:29:530108 : | 1 | |
51714 | 104-10255-10185 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/20/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SECURITY | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK45 : F17 : 20040322-1061507 : | 1 |
51715 | 104-10255-10208 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/25/1957 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION | WILLIAM P. CURTIN | LISTED BELOW ARE RESULTS OF THE RI CHECKS SCHEDULED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED CASE AND ATTACHMENTS. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F9 : 1998.08.12.12:23:11:326108 : | 3 |
51716 | 104-10255-10220 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/22/1957 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REFERENCE IS MADE TO YOUR MEMORANDUM DATED 13 AUGUST 1957, REQUESTING ADVISE WHETHER THERE IS ANY SECURITY OBJECTION TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF SUBJECT PERSON ON UNCLASSIFIED BASIS PROJECT JPRS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F9 : 1998.08.12.13:00:30:826108 : | 1 | ||
51717 | 104-10255-10231 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/21/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REF B DOSS RUIZ DEPARTED PARIS FOR PRAGUE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK45 : F19 : 20040322-1061508 : | 1 |
51718 | 104-10256-10001 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/02/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CCD-DCB | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1997.11.16.12:59:11:293107 : | 1 | |
51719 | 104-10256-10002 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/25/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1997.11.16.13:00:52:623107 : | 1 | ||
51720 | 104-10256-10020 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/12/1971 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | MITCHELL A. WERBELL, MILITARY ARMAMENT CORPORATION BACK IN BANGKOK ATTEMPING TO SELL HIS WARES. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F20 : 1997.11.29.07:48:52:483107 : | 3 |
51721 | 104-10256-10022 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/13/1977 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | MICHAEL E. SCHNEEBERGER SEC ANAL GR | MACKEM, WALTER JOSEF #19 639 ATTENDED PARTY AT HOME OF THOMAS O. CALLANEN. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F20 : 1997.11.29.08:00:09:340107 : | 2 |
51722 | 104-10256-10038 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/10/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF SEC ANALYSIS GROUP | JERRY G. BROWN | CENTRAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY, INC. AKA: CENTRAL INVESTIGATIVE AGENCY, INC. AKA: "CIA". | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F20 : 1997.11.29.09:46:14:780107 : | 2 |
51723 | 104-10256-10039 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/11/1974 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | FR/ATLANTA | HOWARD GIBSON HEAD OF ATLANTA BASE CENTRAL INVESTIGATIVE AGENCY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F20 : 1997.11.29.09:50:44:186107 : | 1 |
51724 | 104-10256-10054 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/10/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF SECURITY ANALYSIS GROUP | JERRY G. BROWN | CENTRAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY, INC. AKA: CENTRAL INVESTIGATIVE AGENCY, INC. AKA:"CIA". | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F20 : 1997.11.29.11:36:55:373107 : | 2 |
51725 | 104-10256-10058 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/21/1974 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | F.I.G. COLEMAN C/OPS/LSN | WITHHELD | FBI INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGATIONS REGARDING CIA ACTIVITIES. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F20 : 1997.11.29.11:56:57:140107 : | 2 |
51726 | 104-10256-10059 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/17/1974 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | ERVAN E. KUHNKE, JR C/CD | REVIEW OF MATERIAL FOR AGENCY'S POSSIBLE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT 'WATERGATE'. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F20 : 1997.11.29.12:05:06:170107 : | 1 |
51727 | 104-10256-10060 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/27/1974 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | DAVID A. PHILLIPS | MITCHELL LIVINGSTON WERBELL III INVOLVEMENT WITH "FRIENDS OF ABACO". | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F20 : 20040322-1061514 : | 4 |
51728 | 104-10256-10063 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/06/1974 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR FED BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | DAVID A. PHILLIPS | WERBELL, III--CONVERSATION BETWEEN MR. WILLIAM MC DONNELL, FBI LIAISON OFFICER AND MR. F.I.G. COLEMAN OF THIS AGENCY 29 JULY 1974 AND FBI NEW YORK REPORT 19 JULY ON SUBJECT. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F20 : 1997.11.30.07:37:21:716107 : | 3 |
51729 | 104-10222-10002 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHRIST, DAVID L. | 176 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F18 : 1998.04.17.12:54:10:920082 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 176 | ||
51730 | 104-10222-10005 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | KEENAN, THOMAS J. | 315 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F2 : 1998.04.17.13:48:30:950082 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 315 | ||
51731 | 104-10222-10008 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/21/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | THOMAS J. KEENAN | COS, MEXICO CITY | FITNESS REPORT | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F2 : 20040316-1058682 : | 2 |
51732 | 104-10222-10009 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:FIELD REASSIGNMENT QUESTIONNAIRE | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F2 : 1998.04.17.14:12:01:640082 : | 2 | ||
51733 | 104-10222-10010 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/09/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:FIELD REASSIGNMENT QUESTIONNAIRE | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F2 : 1998.04.17.14:15:58:810082 : | 2 | ||
51734 | 104-10222-10012 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | RANDALL, FREDERICK C. | 339 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F4 : 1998.04.17.14:21:27:326082 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 339 | ||
51735 | 104-10222-10019 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DAVID S. MORALES PERSONNEL FILE. | 61 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F11 : 1998.04.18.08:06:50:216108 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT NBR) | 61 | ||
51736 | 104-10222-10030 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/11/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CONTRACT INFORMATION AND CHECK LIST FOR JOYCE H PINEINCH. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F12 : 1998.04.18.08:36:42:450108 : | 1 | ||
51737 | 104-10222-10032 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OP FILES ON EDWARD G. TICHBORN (P) | 51 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F13 : 1998.04.18.08:43:19:733108 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 51 | ||
51738 | 104-10222-10033 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OP FILES ON (STAFF EMPLOYEE) | 32 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F14 : 1998.04.18.09:32:40:090108 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 32 | ||
51739 | 104-10222-10038 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OP FILES ON TENNENT H. "PETE" BAGLEY. | 259 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F15 : 1998.04.18.09:55:28:170108 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 259 | ||
51740 | 104-10222-10040 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PERSONNEL FILE ON ROBERT TAYLOR SHAW. | 169 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F5 : 1998.04.18.10:09:13:576108 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 169 | ||
51741 | 104-10222-10041 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OP FILES ON LUCIEN E. CONEIN | 151 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F6 : 1998.04.18.10:17:13:436108 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 151 | ||
51742 | 104-10222-10042 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PERSONNEL FILES ON C.Z. BUSTOS-VIDELA AKA CHARLOTTE L. ZEHRUNG, AKA CHARLOTTE LOUISE ZEHRUNG, AKA CHARLOTTE Z. BUSTOS VIDELA. | 201 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F7 : 1998.04.18.10:24:26:780108 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 201 | ||
51743 | 104-10222-10043 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OP FILES ON FLORYAN R. KARTY. | 18 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F9 : 1998.04.18.10:33:42:013108 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 18 | ||
51744 | 104-10222-10045 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OP FILES ON (STAFF EMPLOYEE) | 90 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F8 : 1998.04.18.10:48:05:060108 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 90 | ||
51745 | 104-10222-10046 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/04/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HONOR AND MERITY AWARDS PANEL. | WILLIAM V. BROE | REQUEST FOR QUALITY STEP INCREASE (HR 2-37) CHARLES E. FLICK, GS-13 | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F8 : 20040316-1058683 : | 2 |
51746 | 104-10222-10047 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/24/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHARLES E. FLICK | COS, MEXICO CITY | FITNESS REPORT | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F8 : 20040316-1058684 : | 2 |
51747 | 104-10222-10048 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/10/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHARLES E. FLICK | COS, MEXICO CITY | FITNESS REPORT | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F8 : 20040316-1058685 : | 2 |
51748 | 104-10222-10049 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHARLES E. FLICK | COS, MEXICO CITY | FITNESS REPORT | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F8 : 20040316-1058686 : | 2 |
51749 | 104-10222-10050 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/08/1973 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-57 : F8 : 1998.04.18.10:57:53:686108 : | 3 | ||
51750 | 104-10224-10000 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | LYNCH, GRAYSON L., OP. | 375 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-59 : F9 : 1998.04.17.09:52:13:483082 : NOT BELIEVED RELATED (NBR) | 375 |
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