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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53451 | 104-10162-10060 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/12/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | ARTIME TRAVEL PLANS AND PUBLICITY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F11 : 1997.12.02.18:30:43:466031 : | 1 |
53452 | 104-10162-10061 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/11/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | ARTIME TRAVEL PLANS AND PUBLICITY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F11 : 1997.12.02.18:31:58:780031 : | 1 |
53453 | 104-10162-10062 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/08/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | ARTIME TRAVEL PLANS AND ANTI-CASTRO ACTIVITIES. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F11 : 1997.12.02.18:34:04:950031 : | 2 |
53454 | 104-10162-10063 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/02/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | PURPOSE OF ARTIME TRIP. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F11 : 1997.12.02.18:35:36:793031 : | 2 |
53455 | 104-10162-10065 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/28/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | ARTIME SPEAKING TOUR OF SOUTH AMERICA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F11 : 1997.12.02.18:41:04:466031 : | 2 |
53456 | 104-10162-10066 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/27/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CONSELHO DAS CLASES PRODUTORAS (CONCLAP). | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F11 : 1997.12.02.18:42:39:826031 : | 1 |
53457 | 104-10162-10067 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/27/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CUBAN EFFORTS INTENSIFIED IN BRAZIL & IMPACT OF ARTIME VISIT. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F11 : 1997.12.02.18:44:30:390031 : | 2 |
53458 | 104-10162-10068 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/24/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | PERMISSION TO PLAY CUBAN TAPE RECORDING ON LOCAL STATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F11 : 1997.12.02.18:46:23:590031 : | 1 |
53459 | 104-10162-10070 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/20/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | ARTIME PRESS CONFERENCE PREPARATIONS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F11 : 20040301-1051600 : | 1 |
53460 | 104-10162-10074 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/23/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WE | WITHHELD | QUANTUM LIAISON WITH CUBAN ANTI-CASTRO GROUPS IN MIAMI | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 20040301-1051601 : | 3 |
53461 | 104-10162-10076 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/26/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE SUBJECTS ETD MADRID 2 HOURS 25 OCT VIA IBERIA FLT 953. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 1997.12.05.10:35:49:856092 : | 1 |
53462 | 104-10162-10079 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/25/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE ORGANIZATION GIVING OPS SUPPORT. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 20040301-1051602 : | 2 |
53463 | 104-10162-10080 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/25/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE - C/S COMMENT: TO COMPLETE PAGE 1 PARA 1 LINE 4 TO READ: "...WHO RECENTLY TRAVELLED SPAIN AS REP MANUEL ARTIME BUESA SEEKING SUPPORT GOS BEHALF ARTIME AND ANTI-CASTRO GROUP." | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 1997.12.05.10:54:18:250092 : | 1 |
53464 | 104-10162-10083 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/21/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 1997.12.05.11:12:00:090092 : | 1 |
53465 | 104-10162-10086 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/01/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE REQUESTING COMMENT ON ACCURACY REPORT. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 20040301-1051603 : | 2 |
53466 | 104-10162-10087 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/28/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD | REPORT ON MEETING WITH SERGIO ROJAS. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 1997.12.05.12:41:44:483092 : | 3 | |
53467 | 104-10162-10173 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/22/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF WH DIVISION | MIAMI WHD REPRESENTATIVE | DISPATCH ARTIME, MANUEL BUSEA. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:03:34:250107 : | 5 |
53468 | 104-10162-10175 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/23/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIR | ARTIME ETA MEXI. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:07:27:076107 : | 1 |
53469 | 104-10162-10177 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/21/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | HAVANA | PLANNED KUCAGE EXPLOITATION ARTIME/VARONA ENTAILS SLIGHT POSSIBILITY THEIR IDENTIFICATION FROM PRESS PHOTO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:17:37:263107 : | 1 |
53470 | 104-10162-10178 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/08/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HABANA | DIRECTOR | LATEST PLANS ARTIME | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:17:44:733108 : | 1 |
53471 | 104-10162-10179 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/20/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | WITHHELD | ARTIME NOT TOLD KUBARK ARRANGING PUBLICITY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:19:47:890107 : | 1 |
53472 | 104-10162-10180 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/19/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIR | ARTIME ETA MEXI STILL UNCERTAIN BECAUSE OF INITIAL DIFFICULTY OBTAINING MEXICAN VISA IN MIAMI. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:21:48:310107 : | 1 |
53473 | 104-10162-10181 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/24/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | CHIEF OF STATION HABANA | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:22:42:263108 : | 1 |
53474 | 104-10162-10182 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/18/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | INSTRUCT ARTIME CHECK IN HOTEL DEL PRADO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:22:59:793107 : | 1 |
53475 | 104-10162-10183 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/18/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | HAVANA | ADVISE OPIM ARTIME ARRIVAL MEXI. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:26:08:170107 : | 1 |
53476 | 104-10162-10184 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/18/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:27:15:233108 : | 2 |
53477 | 104-10162-10185 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/18/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIR | ARTIME DEPARTURE FOR MEXI PLANNED AFTERNOON 19 DECEMBER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:27:37:293107 : | 1 |
53478 | 104-10162-10188 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/15/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | ARTIME AND VARONA LEFT HAVA ON SS VERAMAR ABOUT 19 HRS 14 DECEMBER ETA TAMPA 16 DEC. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 20040301-1051610 : | 2 |
53479 | 104-10162-10192 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/15/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | CHIEF OF STATION, HABANA | DISPATCH:TRANSMITTAL OF DRAFT PAPERS MANUEL ARTIME BUESO. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:40:28:903107 : | 2 |
53480 | 104-10162-10232 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SOURCE INFORMED STATION IDEN LEFT FOR GUATEMALA CITY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F12 : 1997.12.10.09:57:08:936082 : | 1 | |
53481 | 104-10163-10003 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/04/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH (CUBA) | WITHHELD | DISPATCH - RE AZCUE ENTERED CANADA ON APPROXIMATELY 5 NOV 1965 AND REMAINED UNTIL 17 DEC 1965. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-2 : F11 : 20040301-1051729 : | 2 |
53482 | 104-10163-10004 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/19/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI INFO DIR, WAVE | WITHHELD | CABLE - AZCUE DEPARTED MONTREAL FOR MEXI. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-2 : F11 : 1997.12.11.14:05:16:623092 : | 1 |
53483 | 104-10163-10005 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/18/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: WHEN AZCUE TRANSITED MEXI EN ROUTE CANADA HE STAYED AT | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-2 : F11 : 1997.12.12.09:28:17:750092 : | 2 |
53484 | 104-10163-10006 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/16/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE - AZCUE WENT TO MONTREAL TO LOOK OVER REAL EDOS ASSIGNED CUBANS FOR EXPO 67. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-2 : F11 : 20040301-1051730 : | 1 |
53485 | 104-10163-10007 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/12/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE - RE AZCUE WENT MONTREAL LOOK OVER REAL EDOS ASSIGNED CUBAN GOVT FOR CANADIAN WORLD'S FAIR SCHEDULED SPRING 67. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-2 : F11 : 1997.12.12.09:36:05:856092 : | 1 |
53486 | 104-10163-10008 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/1967 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TARGET PERSONALITY DATA - AZCUE. | 46 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-2 : F11 : 1997.12.12.09:41:53:903092 : | 46 | ||
53487 | 104-10123-10295 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/01/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REASSIGNMENT PROCESSING FORM -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:58:46:750005 : | 1 | ||
53488 | 104-10123-10296 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/12/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TRAVEL ORDER --JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:02:25:000005 : | 1 | ||
53489 | 104-10123-10299 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/08/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE CPB | PROCESSING SHEET FOR TRAVEL -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:29:41:690005 : | 1 | |
53490 | 104-10123-10302 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/23/1958 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TRAVEL ORDER -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:36:50:880005 : | 1 | ||
53491 | 104-10123-10312 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/07/1956 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | D/OS | MOORHOUSE, GLEN, AC/WE DIV. | COMMENDATION FOR JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:51:46:970005 : | 1 |
53492 | 104-10123-10314 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/07/1956 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | D/OS | MOORHOUSE, GLEN, AC/WE DIV. | COMMENDATION FOR JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:55:32:660005 : | 1 |
53493 | 104-10123-10401 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | MCCORD, JAMES W., JR., OS/CIA | AREA ASSIGNMENT PREFERENCE FORM FOR JAMES W. MCCORD, JR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.11.15:28:38:750007 : | 1 |
53494 | 104-10123-10405 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/07/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SHROUT, A. E., OS/CIA | MCCORD, JAMES W., JR., OS/CIA | TRAVEL BRIEFING DATA FOR JAMES W. MCCORD, JR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.11.15:42:40:910007 : | 1 |
53495 | 104-10123-10421 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | CIA | BIO DATA AND PHOTO OF JAMES W. MCCORD, JR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.08:43:05:720007 : | 1 |
53496 | 104-10124-10035 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/07/1958 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | MCCORD, JAMES W., OS/CIA | IDENTIFICATION TO FOREIGN SERVICES FORM SIGNED BY JAMES W. MCCORD, JR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.15:14:42:720007 : | 1 |
53497 | 104-10124-10040 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/01/1958 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | CIA | AMERICAN C-118 AIRCRAFT DOWNED IN SOVIET AZERBAIJAN 27 JUNE 1958 BY SOVIET MIG-17'S. | 6 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.15:43:26:500007 : ACCOUNT OF CIA PLANE WHICH CRASHED IN SOVIET TERRITORY | 6 |
53498 | 104-10124-10042 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/22/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | MCCORD, JAMES W., JR. | BIOGRAPHIC PROFILE (PART 1) OF JAMES WALTER MCCORD, JR. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.15:50:59:410007 : ORIGINALLY DATED 22 AUG 51, UPDATED WITH NEWER INFO AND STAMPED WITH NEW DATE. | 2 |
53499 | 104-10124-10043 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/03/1953 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | TURNER, VERNON R., SSA/PTS/OS, CIA | TRAVEL ORDER FOR JAMES W. MCCORD, JR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.15:54:38:130007 : | 1 |
53500 | 104-10124-10048 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/24/1956 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | CIA | TRAVEL ORDER [FOR JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.] | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.08:52:50:110007 : | 1 |
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