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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53651 | 104-10167-10011 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/01/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | AMHAWK WANTS CASTELON MEET SANCHEZ ARANGO AND SALVADOR ROMANI. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.21.17:17:40:373107 : | 1 |
53652 | 104-10167-10013 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/31/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | GERARD DROLLER | ADVISE SOONEST COVERAGE REACTION COMMENTS TONY VARONA DOSMENT HIS BREAK WITH CASTRO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.24.10:55:50:450107 : | 1 |
53653 | 104-10167-10016 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/30/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | AMHAWK ARRIVED CARA 27 MAY. GAVE ANTI-CASTRO AND ANTI-COMMIE PRESS CONFERENCE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.24.11:17:45:700107 : | 1 |
53654 | 104-10167-10017 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/28/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD | EDWARD E. REICHHARDT | REPORT OF MEETING WITH SERGIO ROJAS. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.24.11:20:17:686108 : | 3 |
53655 | 104-10167-10023 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/24/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MIAMI | DIRECTOR | AMALIO FIALLO RETURNING TO CUBA-QUERRY AMHAWK. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.24.11:35:04:623107 : | 1 |
53656 | 104-10167-10029 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/08/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MASH | AMCLATTER-1 REPORTS COMMENTS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4B : 1998.01.24.11:47:51:606108 : | 1 |
53657 | 104-10167-10030 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/06/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | AMHAWK'S WIFE SAID SHE HOPES LEAVE HAVA ON PAA FLIGHT 422 ON SAT 7 MAY AT 18 HRS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.24.11:47:57:450107 : | 1 |
53658 | 104-10167-10032 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/05/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | BETANCOURT MEETING SUCCESSFUL IN SETTLING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SANCHEZ ARANGO AND TONY VARONA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.24.11:52:08:373107 : | 1 |
53659 | 104-10167-10033 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/06/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WITHHELD | MFR VIEW OF AMIL-3 ON CURRENT CUBAN EXILE . | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4B : 1998.01.24.11:54:59:560108 : | 2 |
53660 | 104-10167-10038 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/04/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | AMHAWK SAID CAN NOT MAKE ANY DECLARATION UNTIL HIS WIFE LEAVES CUBA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.24.12:07:03:653107 : | 1 |
53661 | 104-10167-10040 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/04/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | SANCHEZ ARANGO LEFT CARA 3 MAY FOR NEW YORK AND WILL RETURN CUBA VIA MIAMI. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.24.12:09:01:293107 : | 1 |
53662 | 104-10167-10042 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/03/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | AMHAWK DEPARTING CARA LAV FLIGHT 252 93 MAY 4 FOR NEW YORK. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.24.12:10:26:686107 : | 1 |
53663 | 104-10167-10044 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/03/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | ON 2 MAY AMHAWK BROUGHT AMALIO FIALLO TO EMBASSY FOR RENEWAL VISA WHICH WAS GRANTED. FIALLO NOT RETURNING CUBA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.24.12:12:53:450107 : | 1 |
53664 | 104-10167-10046 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/30/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMASH | DIRECTOR | WE AWARE RAFAEL BORLOFF LABOR ACTIVITIES BUT IN DARK RE HIS BROTHER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.24.12:18:13:623107 : | 1 |
53665 | 104-10167-10064 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/03/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMASH | DIRECTOR | PLS ASCERTAIN FACTS FROM AMCIGAR AND ADVISE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F7 : 20040301-1052118 : | 1 |
53666 | 104-10167-10068 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/30/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | WAVE | FILE MARKED CONFIDENCIAL GIVEN CRABANC BY AMDIP-1 CONSISTS OF 21 CARBON SHEETS WITH CUBAN EMBASSY LETERHEAD IN GREEN FOLDER. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F7 : 1998.01.24.13:24:56:483108 : | 2 |
53667 | 104-10167-10079 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/15/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | DUE APPOINTMENT ESTEVEZ AS FRD COORDINATOR QUIT SUPPORTING AMDIP. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F7 : 1998.01.24.13:44:30:700108 : | 2 |
53668 | 104-10167-10081 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/28/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | GAVE SUBJ REF EQUIVALENT 882.72 U.S. FOR LIVING EXPENSES AND FARE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.27.17:09:58:560102 : | 1 |
53669 | 104-10167-10082 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/24/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | SUBJ LEAVING FOR MIAMI MORNING OF 24 SETP BY GUEST FLIGHT 1. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.27.17:12:03:030102 : | 1 |
53670 | 104-10167-10085 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/22/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | DEPT CABLED CONSUL RE TRACES ON SUBJECT NEGATIVE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.27.17:20:47:030102 : | 1 |
53671 | 104-10167-10086 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/21/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | ANY INFO RE DIAZ VISA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.27.17:22:48:310102 : | 1 |
53672 | 104-10167-10087 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/11/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CO MADE CONTACT DIAZ AFTERNOON 11 SEPTEMBER AT HOTEL MAJESTIC. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.27.17:25:55:153102 : | 1 |
53673 | 104-10167-10088 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/11/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | MRS DIAZ LEFT HOTEL REFORMA WITHOUT NOTIFYING CO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.27.17:28:17:076102 : | 1 |
53674 | 104-10167-10091 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/19/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | MEXICO CITY | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F5 : 20040301-1052119 : | 1 |
53675 | 104-10167-10110 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/11/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIR | REQUEST YOU PAY REASONABLE EXPENSE FROM FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.13:56:31:700108 : | 1 |
53676 | 104-10167-10111 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/10/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | HAVA | SUBJECTS SISTER OBTAINING AND FORWARDING BIRTH CERTIFICATE VIA REGULAR MAIL TO REF ADDRESS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.13:58:43:590108 : | 1 |
53677 | 104-10167-10112 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/10/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIR | MARCOS TELEPHONED REFORMA HOTEL NIGHT 9 SEPT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.14:01:15:263108 : | 1 |
53678 | 104-10167-10113 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/10/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | MARCOS DIAZ LANZ WIFE NEEDS LIVING EXPENSE AND TRAVEL MONEY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.14:02:58:483108 : | 1 |
53679 | 104-10167-10114 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/09/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | SUBJ MATTER REF DISCUSSED WITH COUNSL AND MRS DIAZ 8 SEPT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.14:05:48:640108 : | 1 |
53680 | 104-10167-10119 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/09/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WITHHELD | CONVERSATION WITH REICHARDT, 4 SEPTEMBER. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.14:15:11:576108 : | 2 |
53681 | 104-10167-10120 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/04/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | REQUEST STATION HAVE MRS DIAZ APPLY FOR IMMIGRATION VISA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.14:17:25:590108 : | 1 |
53682 | 104-10167-10121 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/04/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | REF MEXI 4329, IN 19154. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.14:20:43:106108 : | 1 |
53683 | 104-10167-10122 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/03/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | HEADQUARTERS CONSULTING DOS AND IMMIGRATION RE VISA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.14:22:27:780108 : | 1 |
53684 | 104-10167-10123 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/28/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | MADE CONTACT WIFE MARCOS DIAZ AFTERNOON 27 AUG. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.14:25:57:250108 : | 1 |
53685 | 104-10167-10124 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/26/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | SUBJ OF REF AND CHILDREN DEPARTED HAVA FOR MEXI MORNING 26 AUGUST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.14:27:51:733108 : | 1 |
53686 | 104-10167-10126 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/22/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | HAVANA | TENTATIVE PLANS MADE FOR WIFE OF MARCOS DIAZ LANZ TRAVEL ON CUBANA FLIGHT MORNING 24 AUG FOR MEXICO CITY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.28.14:32:17:686108 : | 1 |
53687 | 104-10167-10132 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/05/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | MIAMI | QDCHAR ESCAPE. | 6 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 20040301-1052123 : | 6 |
53688 | 104-10167-10133 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/04/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | MARCOS WIFE APPLIED FOR CHILDRENS PASSPORTS 3 AUGUST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.29.17:56:16:873102 : | 1 |
53689 | 104-10167-10141 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/29/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | MARCOS FAMILY NOT ABLE TRAVEL IMMEDIATELY DUE FACT ONLY WIFE HAS PASSPORT. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.29.18:23:38:590102 : | 2 |
53690 | 104-10167-10144 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/28/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HABANA | DIRECTOR | TO PERMIT EARLY SURFACING OF MARCOS, | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 20040301-1052124 : | 1 |
53691 | 104-10167-10145 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/28/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | ZAMKA TALKED TO WIFE OF MARCOS DIAZ LANZ NIGHT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.29.18:45:08:483102 : | 1 |
53692 | 104-10167-10149 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/25/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | CABLE RE EVACUATION OF MARCOS DIAZ LANZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.31.12:02:59:140031 : | 1 |
53693 | 104-10167-10150 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/24/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | CABLE RE MARCOS TRANSFER TO SAFEHOUSE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.31.12:04:34:983031 : | 1 |
53694 | 104-10167-10151 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/23/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE:ASSISTANCE IN EVACUATION OF MARCOS DIAZ LANZ. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.31.12:06:57:263031 : DUP OF 104-10113-10377 | 2 |
53695 | 104-10167-10152 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/23/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE EVACUATION OF MARCOS DIAZ LANZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.31.12:08:12:153031 : | 1 |
53696 | 104-10167-10153 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/22/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE EVACUATION OF MARCOS DIAZ LANZ. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.31.12:11:18:653031 : | 2 |
53697 | 104-10167-10156 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/21/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | MERTON RETURNED HAVA AFTERNOON 21 JULY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F10 : 1998.01.31.12:16:04:233031 : | 1 |
53698 | 104-10167-10163 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/13/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WAVE | CABLE RE LETTER TO TARAFA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F7 : 1998.01.31.12:42:54:653031 : | 1 |
53699 | 104-10167-10169 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/30/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | CABLE RE CARLOS PRIO TRAVEL PLANS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F7 : 1998.01.31.12:56:53:170031 : | 1 |
53700 | 104-10167-10179 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/30/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE PLAN TO OVERTHROW CASTRO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-6 : F7 : 1998.01.31.13:17:32:826031 : | 1 |
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