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.
JFK Table
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52001 | 104-10130-10355 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/25/1956 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION: REASSIGNMENT & CHANGE OF SERVICE DESIGNATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.20:11:52:013102 : | 1 | ||
| 52002 | 104-10130-10356 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE: DUE TO BACKGROUND, FINAL DECISION WOULD BE MADE TOP SIDE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.20:15:25:340102 : HAND WRITTEN NOTE, NOT LEGIBLE | 1 | ||
| 52003 | 104-10130-10358 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/20/1956 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | ENTRANCE ON DUTY NOTICE: BOC TESTING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.20:19:24:530102 : | 1 | |
| 52004 | 104-10130-10361 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/23/1956 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/PERSONNEL SECURITY DIVISION | INTERROGATION RESEARCH BRANCH | INFORMATION FOR THE SECURITY FILE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050276 : | 2 |
| 52005 | 104-10130-10365 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/13/1955 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/APPRAISAL SECTION | SECURITY | CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.20:34:36:466102 : | 1 |
| 52006 | 104-10130-10373 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/18/1955 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION: EXCEPTED APPOINTMENT (BORIS TARASOFF). | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050277 : | 1 | ||
| 52007 | 104-10130-10375 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/12/1955 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE | J.F. WINTER | REPORT OF INTERVIEW (BORIS TARASOFF). | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050278 : | 2 |
| 52008 | 104-10130-10381 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | W. S. RENEHAN | PCS SECURITY CLEARANCE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F10 : 1997.09.06.13:21:13:013102 : | 1 |
| 52009 | 104-10130-10411 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/16/1947 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | 5 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F23 : 20040226-1050279 : | 5 | ||
| 52010 | 104-10130-10421 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/17/1949 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, INSPECTION AND SECURITY | CHIEF, SPECIAL SECURITY BRANCH | OFFICE MEMORANDUM - SYNDER, RICHARD EDWARD. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F2 : 1994.04.05.17:13:58:680028 : | 2 |
| 52011 | 104-10130-10424 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/02/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE REQUEST TO RECONSIDER USE OF ANTONIO SOTO VAZQUEZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F3 : 20040226-1050280 : | 1 |
| 52012 | 104-10130-10454 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/28/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WACKENHUT CORPORTATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F17 : 1997.11.16.08:15:28:950107 : | 1 | |
| 52013 | 104-10130-10464 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COVER SHEET | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F17 : 1997.11.16.09:15:38:920107 : | 1 | ||
| 52014 | 104-10130-10468 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/24/1971 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SUPPORT CASE SEC CLRNC SUP BR PERS | C/PSD/OS APPRVG OFFICIAL | REQUEST FOR CONTACT SECURITY APPROVAL PAXTON, JAMES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F17 : 1997.11.16.09:36:30:390107 : | 1 |
| 52015 | 104-10130-10469 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/20/1971 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE | ARTHUR C. SHERIDAN | WACKENHUT CORPORATION RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE USE OF SUBJECT CORP. AND UNOFFICAL CONTACT WITH EMPLOYEES OF CORP. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F17 : 1997.11.16.09:43:29:390107 : | 2 |
| 52016 | 104-10130-10470 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/05/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SR CD | OS/SAO | TRANSMITTAL SLIP WITH COPY OF BUSINESS CARD OF MR JAMES BRADLEY, MANAGER WACKENHUT CORP. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F17 : 1997.11.16.09:46:22:950107 : | 1 |
| 52017 | 104-10130-10471 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE | OS/SAD | OFFICAL ROUTING SLIP | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F17 : 1997.11.16.09:48:37:936107 : | 1 |
| 52018 | 104-10130-10472 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/26/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | FRED R. YOUNGBLOOD CHIEF CCS/NC | WACKENHUT CORPORATION INFORMATION ABOUT THE START OF THE CORPORATION. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F17 : 1997.11.16.10:09:19:170107 : | 4 |
| 52019 | 104-10130-10475 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CARPENTIER, SDI | INDICES SEARCH REQUEST WACKENHUT CORP AND RELIABLE REPORTING SERVICE, INC. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F17 : 1997.11.16.10:29:23:890107 : | 1 | |
| 52020 | 104-10130-10481 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/21/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | EMPLOYEE ACTIONS SECTION | VITALE, MARGARET E. NEE: SIMPSON #189638 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 20040226-1050672 : | 1 |
| 52021 | 104-10130-10485 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/26/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JAMES W. FRANKLIN CHIEF CEN COVER | CHRISTOS S GIKAS ACT CHIEF EMP ACT | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1997.11.16.11:33:29:623107 : | 1 |
| 52022 | 104-10130-10489 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/23/1967 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | 6 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1997.11.16.12:00:44:326107 : | 6 | ||
| 52023 | 104-10130-10501 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/05/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SEC OFFICER DIV D | CHIEF SPECIAL INTELL SEC BR | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1997.11.16.12:23:25:810107 : | 1 |
| 52024 | 104-10130-10507 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/22/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | O'SHEA APPRAISAL SEC CLRNC BR | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1997.11.16.12:37:49:340107 : | 1 |
| 52025 | 104-10130-10509 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/17/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | DEP CHIEF CLEARANCE BR | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1997.11.16.12:46:46:340107 : | 1 |
| 52026 | 104-10130-10510 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/30/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/CB | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1997.11.16.12:48:44:733107 : | 1 | |
| 52027 | 104-10131-10002 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/01/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, PERSONNEL OPERATIONS DIV. | FRANKLIN, JAMES W. | FORM - NOTIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OR CANCELLATION OF OFFICIAL COVER BACKSTOP. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:06:08:280028 : MOSTLY ILLEGIBLE | 1 |
| 52028 | 104-10131-10005 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/15/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION CONCERNING AGENCY EMPLOYEE RELATIVES OF HAROLD SWENSON. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:17:11:750028 : | 1 | ||
| 52029 | 104-10131-10006 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT FOR HAROLD FRANCIS SWENSON. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:25:01:590028 : | 2 | ||
| 52030 | 104-10131-10009 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/12/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION | BROE, WILLIAM V., C/WH DIVISION | MR. HAROLD F. SWENSON - ALIAS DOCUMENTATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:34:58:750028 : | 1 |
| 52031 | 104-10131-10010 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/01/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION FOR THE FILE ON HAROLD FRANCIS SWENSON. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:35:54:900028 : | 3 | ||
| 52032 | 104-10131-10012 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/27/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION | FITZGERALD, DESMOND, CHIEF, SAS | ALIAS DOCUMENTATION - HAROLD SWENSON. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:41:24:750028 : | 3 |
| 52033 | 104-10131-10013 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/20/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, TASK FORCE W. | WHITE, VICTOR R. | SWENSON, HAROLD F. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:42:31:340028 : | 1 |
| 52034 | 104-10131-10014 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/06/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL | WHITE, VICTOR | MEMO AND REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION (REASSIGNMENT) FOR HAROLD SWENSON. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:44:03:810028 : | 2 |
| 52035 | 104-10131-10015 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/05/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, PHYSICAL SECURITY DIVISION | PRESTON, HOWARD J. | HAROLD F. SWENSON. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:45:00:930028 : | 4 |
| 52036 | 104-10131-10016 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/06/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION | WHITE, VICTOR R. | SWENSON, HAROLD F. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:46:15:340028 : DOCUMENT REQUEST FORM ATTACHED | 4 |
| 52037 | 104-10131-10021 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/19/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/RECORDS & SERV ICES DIVISION, OP | STEWARD, PAUL S. | ANNA TARASOFF. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:22:38:570028 : | 2 |
| 52038 | 104-10131-10023 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/27/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILES | CHALMERS, T.K. | HUSBAND OF CI/PROJECT EMPLOYEE GUIDING AND INTERPRETING FOR GROUP OF SOVIET TRANSPORT CONSTRUCTION OFFICIALS. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:27:05:780028 : ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET IS ATTACHED | 3 |
| 52039 | 104-10131-10026 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/18/1973 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | AC/SUPPORT EVALUATION SECTION | SUPPORT EVALUATION SECTION | WITHHELD | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F8 : 20040226-1050682 : | 3 |
| 52040 | 104-10131-10027 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/08/1957 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TARASOFF, ANNA. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:38:14:320028 : | 3 | ||
| 52041 | 104-10131-10028 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/PERSONNEL OPERATIONS DIVISION | FRANKLIN, JAMES W., CCS | FORM - NOTIFICATION OF CANCELLATION OF MILITARY COVER BACKSTOP. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:44:20:530028 : | 1 |
| 52042 | 104-10131-10036 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/18/1973 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | AC/SUPPORT EVALUATION SECTION | SUPPORT EVALUATION SECTION | WITHHELD | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050316 : | 3 |
| 52043 | 104-10131-10037 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/12/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE, WFO | OFFICE OF SECURITY, HEADQUARTERS | REMOVAL OF CREDIT BLOCKS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050317 : | 2 |
| 52044 | 104-10131-10040 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/08/1972 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/CCS/DFB | MURRAY, JOHN C., C/WH/1 | MEMO RE TELEPHONE CONVERSATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050318 : | 1 |
| 52045 | 104-10131-10041 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/16/1970 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA RETIREMENT BOARD | BORIS D. TARASOFF | APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050319 : | 2 |
| 52046 | 104-10131-10048 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/17/1955 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, OPEN DESK, SSD | OSBORNE | LIST OF CASES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 1994.04.25.17:38:51:600028 : | 1 |
| 52047 | 104-10131-10069 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/12/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, RECORDS & CONTROL | FRANKLIN, JAMES W. | FORM - NOTIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OR CANCELLATION OF OFFICIAL COVER BACKSTOP RE GUY VITALE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:40:45:440028 : | 1 |
| 52048 | 104-10131-10070 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/28/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OUTSIDE ACTIVITY APPROVAL REQUEST FOR GUY VITALE. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:42:18:410028 : | 4 | ||
| 52049 | 104-10131-10071 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/23/1967 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INVESTIGATIVE TRANSMITTAL SHEETS CONCERNING THE REINVESTIGATION OF GUY VITALE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:47:42:600028 : CORRECTED TO 1 PAGE VICE 6. | 1 | ||
| 52050 | 104-10131-10072 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, CLEARANCE BRANCH, CIA | LUDDY, V.S., CIA | LIST OF CASE OVER 9 DAYS THAT ARE PENDING INVESTIGATIVE FACILITIES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:49:37:220028 : | 1 |
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