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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53501 | 104-10181-10087 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/15/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MR WILLIAM OSBORNE | E M ASHCRAFT | US CITIZEN ALLEGED DEFECTOR TO USSR, ROBERT EDWARD WEBSTER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-17 : F20 : 1998.03.21.10:04:43:200108 : | 1 |
| 53502 | 104-10069-10195 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/06/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, CONTACT DIVISION | CHIEF, NEW YORK OFFICE | US GOVERNMENT OFFICE MEMO RE CONVERSATION WITH ALEXANDER I. RORKE RE CUBA | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK14 : F47 : 1993.07.14.19:29:43:180310 : THE 3 PAGES INCLUDES A DUPLICATE 2ND PAGE. | 3 |
| 53503 | 104-10069-10195 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/06/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, CONTACT DIVISION | CHIEF, NEW YORK OFFICE | US GOVERNMENT OFFICE MEMO RE CONVERSATION WITH ALEXANDER I. RORKE RE CUBA | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK14 : F47 : 1993.07.14.19:29:43:180310 : THE 3 PAGES INCLUDES A DUPLICATE 2ND PAGE. | 3 |
| 53504 | 198-10006-10003 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 11/09/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | HURWITCH | US INTERVENTION IN CUBA FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF CASTRO | 10 | DOS | 03/16/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 2. Interagency staff study on post-Castro Cuba. | |||||
| 53505 | 111-10004-10002 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 06/26/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 2205852 | MATLACK DOROTHE K. | US MILITARY DEFECTOR VLADIMIR SLOBODA | 1 | USA | 03/20/2018 | See Source line. Source is given as "Debriefing of DS-2137 by CIA." | ||||
| 53506 | 104-10109-10427 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/05/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR OF SECURITY | CHIEF, WESTERN HEMISPHERE DIV | USE OF BERNARD BARKER BY THE AGENCY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK40 : F13 : 1997.07.10.17:39:51:576106 : | 1 |
| 53507 | 104-10109-10427 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/05/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR OF SECURITY | CHIEF, WESTERN HEMISPHERE DIV | USE OF BERNARD BARKER BY THE AGENCY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK40 : F13 : 1997.07.10.17:39:51:576106 : | 1 |
| 53508 | 176-10010-10078 | 12/15/2017 | In Full | NARA | 10/02/1963 [PDF] | USIA INFORMATION AGENCY GUIDANCE ON CUBA | USIA | NSF | NSF:CO:Cuba, General, 10/63:Box 39 | |||||||
| 53509 | 104-10100-10396 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | USING FUNDS TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC ELECTION SLATE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F7 : 20040108-1032362 : | 1 |
| 53510 | 104-10100-10396 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | USING FUNDS TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC ELECTION SLATE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK33 : F7 : 20040108-1032362 : | 1 |
| 53511 | 198-10005-10015 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 02/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE | CYRUS R. VANCE | UTILIZATION OF ALPHA 66 IN OPERATIONS | 3 | ARMY | CALIFANO PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 2. Draft Memo regarding Alpha 66 for Deputy Secretary of Defense from Cyrus Vance prepared by ACSI, but not used. | ||
| 53512 | 198-10005-10015 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 02/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE | CYRUS R. VANCE | UTILIZATION OF ALPHA 66 IN OPERATIONS | 3 | ARMY | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 2. Draft Memo regarding Alpha 66 for Deputy Secretary of Defense from Cyrus Vance prepared by ACSI, but not used. | ||
| 53513 | 104-10418-10105 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/15/1973 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | VALDIMIR KUZNETSOV, FIRST SECRETARY SOVIET EMBASSY, THE HAGUE | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK-RH09 : F163-II : 20040324-1064524 : | 4 | ||
| 53514 | 104-10418-10105 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/15/1973 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | VALDIMIR KUZNETSOV, FIRST SECRETARY SOVIET EMBASSY, THE HAGUE | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH09 : F163-II : 20040324-1064524 : | 4 | ||
| 53515 | 104-10173-10005 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/12/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF OF STATION, MEXICO CITY | CHIEF SR VIA CHIEF WE | VALERIY V. KOSTIKOV. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-9 : F19 : 20040302-1052976 : | 1 |
| 53516 | 104-10173-10005 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/12/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF OF STATION, MEXICO CITY | CHIEF SR VIA CHIEF WE | VALERIY V. KOSTIKOV. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-9 : F19 : 20040302-1052976 : | 1 |
| 53517 | 104-10012-10024 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/10/1982 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | VALERIY VLADIMIROVICH KOSTIKOV | 1 | FORGOVT | JFK | 11/09/2017 | OSW16 : V57 : 1993.06.24.13:24:21:680800 : FILE CONTAINS TWO IDENTICAL FILE ORIGINALS THAT ARE ONE PAGE EACH. THE REMAINDER OF THE DOCUMENT DECLARED NBR BY ARRB. | 1 |
| 53518 | 104-10012-10024 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/10/1982 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | VALERIY VLADIMIROVICH KOSTIKOV | 1 | FORGOVT | JFK | 03/12/2018 | OSW16 : V57 : 1993.06.24.13:24:21:680800 : FILE CONTAINS TWO IDENTICAL FILE ORIGINALS THAT ARE ONE PAGE EACH. THE REMAINDER OF THE DOCUMENT DECLARED NBR BY ARRB. | 1 |
| 53519 | 104-10098-10323 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO | VALID ADDRESS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK32 : F7 : 20040107-1031662 : | 1 |
| 53520 | 104-10098-10323 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO | VALID ADDRESS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK32 : F7 : 20040107-1031662 : | 1 |
| 53521 | 104-10095-10314 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/27/1976 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | VARIOUS INDEX CARD LISTS - FILE REVIEW, HOMICIDES, ASSASSINATION, ETC. | 36 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK35 : F4 : 20040107-1031306 : | 36 | ||
| 53522 | 104-10095-10314 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/27/1976 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | VARIOUS INDEX CARD LISTS - FILE REVIEW, HOMICIDES, ASSASSINATION, ETC. | 36 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK35 : F4 : 20040107-1031306 : | 36 | ||
| 53523 | 104-10061-10208 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/30/1978 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | VARIOUS ROUTING AND RECORD SHEETS. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK9 : F69 : 20031208-1021171 : | 5 | ||
| 53524 | 104-10061-10208 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/30/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | VARIOUS ROUTING AND RECORD SHEETS. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK9 : F69 : 20031208-1021171 : | 5 | ||
| 53525 | 104-10130-10161 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE | AC/ALIEN AFFAIRS STAFF | VARONA LOREDO, MANUEL ANTONIO: APPLY FOR A VISITOR'S VISA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F14 : 1997.08.14.16:54:42:216102 : | 1 |
| 53526 | 104-10130-10161 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/14/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE | AC/ALIEN AFFAIRS STAFF | VARONA LOREDO, MANUEL ANTONIO: APPLY FOR A VISITOR'S VISA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK46 : F14 : 1997.08.14.16:54:42:216102 : | 1 |
| 53527 | 180-10143-10183 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | HSCA | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 28-31-05 | CIA | VARONA SECURITY FILE | 17 | HSCA | CIA SEGREGATED COLLECTION | 03/12/2018 | Box 19 | ||
| 53528 | 180-10143-10183 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | HSCA | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | NOTES | 28-31-05 | CIA | VARONA SECURITY FILE | 17 | HSCA | CIA SEGREGATED COLLECTION | 11/30/2017 | Box 19 | ||
| 53529 | 104-10167-10218 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/06/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF WH/4 | GERARD DROLLER | VARONA'S NOMINATION FOR CAMP COMMANDER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-6 : F5 : 1998.02.02.17:19:45:966107 : | 1 |
| 53530 | 104-10167-10218 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/06/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF WH/4 | GERARD DROLLER | VARONA'S NOMINATION FOR CAMP COMMANDER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-6 : F5 : 1998.02.02.17:19:45:966107 : | 1 |
| 53531 | 104-10069-10440 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/04/1955 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | VASILIY KOSTENKO | CIA | JFK | 06/08/2017 | JFK14 : F49 : 1993.07.31.10:13:18:650057 : | ||||
| 53532 | 104-10181-10193 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/07/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | RID | VECIANA BLANCH, ANTONIO CARLOS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-17 : F17 : 1998.03.28.21:05:36:826102 : | 2 | |
| 53533 | 104-10181-10193 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/07/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | RID | VECIANA BLANCH, ANTONIO CARLOS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-17 : F17 : 1998.03.28.21:05:36:826102 : | 2 | |
| 53534 | 104-10217-10045 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/05/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SAN JOSE | DIRECTOR | VECIANA LEFT SJAN ABRUPTLY FOR MIAMI PRESUMABLY TAKE CHARGE FINAL STAGES PREPARATION OF NEXT ALPHA-66 OPERATION WHICH EXPECTED BETWEEN 9 AND 11 OCTOBER. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-52 : F15 : 1998.04.25.17:37:24:670102 : | ||
| 53535 | 104-10102-10176 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/01/1977 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO FOR THE RECORD | HOPKINS, CHRIS, CIA | VECIANA, ANTONIO CARLOS BLANCH 201-312966 DPOB 1928, CUBA. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK34 : F22 : 1993.07.20.10:18:29:650630 : DUPLICATE OF 1041010310158 | 4 |
| 53536 | 104-10102-10176 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/01/1977 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO FOR THE RECORD | HOPKINS, CHRIS, CIA | VECIANA, ANTONIO CARLOS BLANCH 21-312966 DPOB 1928, CUBA. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK34 : F22 : 1993.07.20.10:18:29:650630 : DUPLICATE OF 1041010310158 | 4 |
| 53537 | 104-10180-10136 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/06/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | JMRIM | VEINTIRES. FROM XDOSX HENRY EXFILTRATION DATE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY AT RENDESVOUS POSITION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-16 : F11 : 1998.06.14.09:04:38:403107 : | 1 |
| 53538 | 104-10180-10136 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/06/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | JMRIM | VEINTIRES. FROM XDOSX HENRY EXFILTRATION DATE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY AT RENDESVOUS POSITION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-16 : F11 : 1998.06.14.09:04:38:403107 : | 1 |
| 53539 | 104-10064-10003 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/10/1970 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | VENCEREMOS BRIGADE (VB) | 7 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK10 : F1B : 1994.04.20.19:34:12:930031 : | 7 |
| 53540 | 104-10064-10003 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/10/1970 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | VENCEREMOS BRIGADE (VB) | 7 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK10 : F1B : 1994.04.20.19:34:12:930031 : | 7 |
| 53541 | 144-10001-10116 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | NSA | 12/31/1963 [PDF] | report | NSA | Venezuelan Foreign… | 1 | NSA | JFK | 11/03/2017 | 1 | |||
| 53542 | 104-10124-10021 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/21/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | CIA | VERBAL APPROVAL OF CRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE FOR JAMES W. MCCORD, JR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.14:27:37:470007 : | 1 |
| 53543 | 104-10124-10021 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/21/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | CIA | VERBAL APPROVAL OF CRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE FOR JAMES W. MCCORD, JR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.14:27:37:470007 : | 1 |
| 53544 | 104-10106-10563 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/22/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION | DEP DIR OF SECURITY | VERBAL REQUEST OF MR. GIKAS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK42 : F8 : 1997.05.21.18:10:29:716106 : | 2 |
| 53545 | 104-10106-10563 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/22/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION | DEP DIR OF SECURITY | VERBAL REQUEST OF MR. GIKAS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK42 : F8 : 1997.05.21.18:10:29:716106 : | 2 |
| 53546 | 104-10130-10346 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/27/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO FOR THE RECORD | CLEARANCE BRANCH | VERBALLY CERTIFIED SUBJECT TO DOS DEPART IN CONNECTION W/PROPOSED 9 DAY TDY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.19:44:07:233102 : | 1 |
| 53547 | 104-10130-10346 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/27/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO FOR THE RECORD | CLEARANCE BRANCH | VERBALLY CERTIFIED SUBJECT TO STATE DEPART IN CONNECTION W/PROPOSED 90 DAY TDY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.19:44:07:233102 : | 1 |
| 53548 | 104-10217-10196 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | PARIS | VERGES MAGAZINE REVOLUTION COMBINED ISSUES NO'S 1-11 APPEARED ON PARIS NEWS STANDS 3 JULY. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-52 : F8 : 20040315-1058068 : | 2 |
| 53549 | 104-10217-10196 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | PARIS | VERGES MAGAZINE REVOLUTION COMBINED ISSUES NO'S 10-11 APPEARED ON PARIS NEWS STANDS 30 JULY. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-52 : F8 : 20040315-1058068 : | 2 |
| 53550 | 104-10119-10114 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/08/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE | VERONICA EFFIE MOPETT-HILL (ALIEN REGISTRATION). | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F18A : 1997.06.30.08:23:00:810106 : | 1 |
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