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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52401 | 104-10178-10117 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/22/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | CABLE- LOCAL PANAMANIAN AUTHORITIES HAVE DETAINED TWO AMERICANS WHO TRAVELLED FROM SAN JOSE TO PANAMA CITY. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F21 : 1998.03.07.11:25:49:920108 : OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP ATTACHED. | 3 |
52402 | 104-10178-10119 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/22/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE- NO FURTHER SURVEILLANCE OF EDWIN MASON LEADS US TO CONCLUSION THAT HE IS NOT IDENTICAL TO JAMES EARL RAY AKA GALT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F21 : 1998.03.07.11:36:24:420108 : | 1 |
52403 | 104-10178-10121 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/20/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F21 : 1998.03.07.11:41:44:856108 : | 2 |
52404 | 104-10178-10129 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/19/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE- PARAGRAPH TWO REF, PLEASE POUCH PHOTO SOONEST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F21 : 1998.03.07.12:07:13:840108 : | 1 |
52405 | 104-10178-10131 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/19/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | CABLE- LOCAL NEWSPAPERS HAVE GIVEN EXTENSIVE COVERAGE TO DETAILS PARA ONE REF. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F21 : 1998.03.07.12:12:58:153108 : | 1 |
52406 | 104-10178-10132 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/19/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE- PLS POUCH PHOTO SUBJECT REF. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F21 : 1998.03.07.12:14:13:560108 : | 1 |
52407 | 104-10178-10134 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/19/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE- 19 APR BOTH LA PA Z MORNING PAPERS CARRIED PAGE 1 WIRE SERVICE PHOTOS OF FBI WANTED POSTER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F21 : 1998.03.07.12:19:19:090108 : | 1 |
52408 | 104-10178-10135 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/19/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE- STATION AND LIAISON TRACING HAS PRODUCED NO EVIDENCE THAT SUBJ REF IS OR HAS EVER BEEN IN NETHERLANDS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F21 : 1998.03.07.12:21:39:840108 : | 1 |
52409 | 104-10178-10163 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/15/1952 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, FDP | WITHHELD | STORY OF SUBJECT'S PART IN THE ESCAPE OF THE SEVEN BODIES MENTIONED. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F17 : 1998.03.12.15:55:24:873107 : | 5 |
52410 | 104-10178-10164 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, FDP | WITHHELD | SUBJECT'S STORY OF HIS PART IN ESCAPE. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F17 : 1998.03.12.15:58:23:716107 : | 5 |
52411 | 104-10178-10165 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/11/1952 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF FDP | WITHHELD | ESCAPE STORY OF PETER NIKOLOV. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F17 : 1998.03.12.16:00:33:716107 : | 4 |
52412 | 104-10178-10166 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/17/1951 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, FDP | WITHHELD | STORY ON IVAN NIKOLOV'S ROLE LEADING TO ESCAPE. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F17 : 1998.03.12.16:02:18:293107 : | 3 |
52413 | 104-10178-10167 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/01/1951 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, FDP | WITHHELD | ESCAPE OF SEVEN BULGARIAN REFUGEES. | 7 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F17 : 1998.03.12.16:04:40:293107 : | 7 |
52414 | 104-10178-10170 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/09/1951 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, FDP | WITHHELD | PRG ON BORIS PELTEKOV. | 7 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F17 : 1998.03.12.16:13:07:140107 : | 7 |
52415 | 104-10178-10171 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/21/1951 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, FDP | WITHHELD | ACTIVITIES OF ALLEGED ILLEGAL GROUP IN PLOVDIV AREA. | 9 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F17 : 1998.03.12.16:15:17:810107 : COPY BARELY READABLE. | 9 |
52416 | 104-10178-10172 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/25/1951 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF FDP | WITHHELD | ALBANIANS TO LEAVE FOR GERMANY. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F17 : 1998.03.12.16:19:48:513107 : | 4 |
52417 | 104-10178-10177 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/08/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | REQUESTED ANY DETAILS FROM LIAISON RE REPORTS THAT JAMES EARLE GAIR ARRESTED IN LONDON, HAD CANADIAN PASSPORT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F24 : 20040303-1053613 : | 1 |
52418 | 104-10178-10178 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/08/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | INITIAL DETAILS OF RAY'S ARREST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F24 : 1998.03.14.10:24:51:263107 : | 1 |
52419 | 104-10178-10180 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/24/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | RECORDS FEDERAL CRIMINAL POLICE (BKA) WIESBADEN, REFLECT THAT OFFCE RECEIVED REQUEST FROM LEGAL ATTACHE, BONN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F24 : 1998.03.14.10:30:17:716107 : | 1 |
52420 | 104-10178-10184 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/03/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | ADVISED BY SIENA POLICE THAT ONE JAMES RAY, BORN LOS ANGLES 8 MARCH 28, FATHER NAMED OLIVER ARRIVED SAN GIMIGNANO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F24 : 20040303-1053614 : | 1 |
52421 | 104-10178-10325 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/14/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: ENRIQUE ARGOMANIZ ASSOCIATED WITH LOSADA HAS ASKED VISAS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F4 : 1998.08.07.08:39:44:153128 : | 1 |
52422 | 104-10179-10011 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/23/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MR. BEKICH | WITHHELD | MEMO - SUBJECT: ATTACHED CABLE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-15 : F2 : 1998.03.12.20:53:11:076115 : | 1 |
52423 | 104-10179-10064 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/30/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FI/D | WITHHELD | FORM WITH RESONSE TO SEARCH | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-15 : F3 : 1998.03.14.15:23:29:606115 : | 1 |
52424 | 104-10176-10011 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/27/1955 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | RE PRESENT EXISTENCE BLACK DRAGON SOCIETY. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-12 : F6 : 1998.02.20.17:58:04:090102 : | 3 |
52425 | 104-10176-10025 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/13/1957 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WHD | WITHHELD | OPERATIONAL FLIGHT TO CARACAS. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-12 : F10 : 1998.02.28.15:40:56:326102 : | 3 |
52426 | 104-10176-10027 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/04/1957 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WHD | WITHHELD | OPERATIONAL CUBAN-DOMINICAN RELATIONS: SENATOR ROLANDO MASFERRER. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-12 : F10 : 1998.02.28.15:45:41:903102 : | 2 |
52427 | 104-10176-10028 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/18/1956 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WHD | WITHHELD | OPERATIONAL: - ROLANDO MASFERRER. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-12 : F10 : 1998.02.28.15:47:15:840102 : | 2 |
52428 | 104-10176-10029 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/15/1956 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WHD | WITHHELD | OPERATIONAL - CUBAN - DOMINICAN RELATIONS: PLOT TO KILL ROLANDO MASFERRER. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-12 : F10 : 1998.02.28.15:50:05:233102 : | 2 |
52429 | 104-10176-10030 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/26/1956 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WHD | WITHHELD | OPERATIONAL, CUBAN - DOMINICAN RELATIONS: ROLANDO MASFERRER. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-12 : F10 : 1998.02.28.15:51:58:560102 : | 3 |
52430 | 104-10176-10053 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/29/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | COVER PAGE TDCS INFORMATION REPORT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-12 : F14 : 1998.03.03.15:17:21:483108 : | 1 | |
52431 | 104-10176-10060 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | TRANSMITTAL OF TDCS INFORMATION REPORT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-12 : F14 : 20040303-1053487 : | 1 | |
52432 | 104-10177-10024 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/01/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | DIRECTORS SERVICIOS INTERNACIONALES SA, REGISTERED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F12 : 1998.02.26.17:28:05:950102 : | 1 |
52433 | 104-10177-10025 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/03/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | LOCAL MANAGER NATIONAL CITY BANK. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F12 : 1998.02.26.17:30:32:466102 : | 1 |
52434 | 104-10177-10026 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/28/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | REF FUNDS BROUGHT TO PANAMA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F12 : 1998.02.26.17:32:55:153102 : | 1 |
52435 | 104-10177-10028 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/25/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | MANAGER PANAMA CITY BRANCH NATIONAL CITY BANK. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F12 : 1998.02.26.17:37:37:263102 : | 1 |
52436 | 104-10177-10029 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/12/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | REVOLUTION IN CUBA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F12 : 1998.02.26.17:40:13:076102 : | 2 |
52437 | 104-10177-10030 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/12/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | REQUEST HAVA CONFIRMATION SOONEST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F12 : 1998.02.26.17:42:10:106102 : | 1 |
52438 | 104-10177-10035 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/07/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | ODOATH ATTACH MEXI PRIORITY 7 AUGUST TO ODOATH HQS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F12 : 1998.02.26.18:07:45:873102 : | 2 |
52439 | 104-10177-10040 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/24/1957 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | RID/201 SECTION | WITHHELD | PERSONALITY (201) FILE REQUEST: MORGAN, WILLIAM ALEXANDER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F12 : 20040303-1053512 : | 1 |
52440 | 104-10177-10044 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/02/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | SUBJECT WHEN ENROUTE BULGARIA MADE CONTACT WITH QTE CUBAN VICE CONSUL MIRABAL UNQTE IN MEXICO CITY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F7 : 1998.02.26.18:53:37:840102 : | 1 |
52441 | 104-10177-10053 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/05/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, SB | WITHHELD | DISPATCH RE AEMAKEUP | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F25 : 20040303-1053518 : | 3 |
52442 | 104-10177-10058 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/17/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH | WITHHELD | ATTACHED IS THE LATEST LIST OF VISAS GRANTED TO MEMBERS OF SOVIET DELEGATIONS WISHING TO VISIT THE UNITED KINGDOM. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F26 : 1998.02.26.19:37:17:326102 : | 1 |
52443 | 104-10177-10061 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/30/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE: CHANGE FIRST SENTENCE PARA 1 REF A TO READ | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F20 : 20040303-1053519 : | 1 |
52444 | 104-10177-10063 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/27/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE: HAS RECEIVED BOOKMESSAGE DATED 27 OCT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F20 : 20040303-1053521 : | 1 |
52445 | 104-10177-10065 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/28/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE: REF DISCUSSED WITH AMB ONLY WHO REQUESTS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F20 : 1998.02.27.19:26:18:390115 : | 1 |
52446 | 104-10177-10068 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/12/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | INTEL REPORT - CUBAN POLITICAL SITUATION | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F20 : 1998.02.27.19:56:58:640115 : | 2 |
52447 | 104-10177-10071 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/11/1955 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | SOURCE, OPERATIONAL DATA AND COMMENTS: | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F20 : 1998.02.27.20:13:14:403115 : | 2 |
52448 | 104-10177-10072 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1955 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADRESSEES | WITHHELD | INFORMATION REPORT: SUBJECT - CUBAN ASPIRATIONS IN UNITED NATIONS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F20 : 1998.02.27.20:20:33:200115 : | 1 |
52449 | 104-10177-10073 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/12/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | INTEL REPORT - CUBAN POLITICAL SITUATION | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F20 : 20040303-1053522 : | 3 |
52450 | 104-10177-10075 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/13/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FI/D | WITHHELD | SEE DOSSIER ON SUBJECT IN FI/D GEOGRAPHIC FILE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F17 : 1998.02.27.20:52:51:390115 : | 1 |
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