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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5501 | 104-10162-10109 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | BELL | CABLE INFO ON AMBIDDY-1. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-1 : F14 : 1997.12.08.10:56:34:280092 : | 1 |
5502 | 104-10164-10052 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | FI/D | TRACER RESPONSE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-3 : F3 : 1998.01.06.13:55:30:076108 : | 1 |
5503 | 104-10143-10245 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD | LAWRENCE BARKER | MEMO: MEETING WITH A SOURCE ON 27 DECEMBER 1963. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK58 : F8 : 1993.07.29.10:00:31:250410 : | 1 |
5504 | 104-10180-10007 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BERLIN | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: IN VIEW REGGAB CONNECTION MARINA OSWALD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-16 : F9 : 1998.03.08.15:36:26:560115 : | 1 |
5505 | 104-10086-10198 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BERLIN INFO FRANKFURT | DIRECTOR | CABLE:IN VIEW REGGAB CONNECTION MARINA OSWALD HEADQUARTERS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK26 : F3 : 1993.07.21.09:03:13:370410 : | 1 |
5506 | 104-10087-10184 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BERLIN, FRANKFURT | DIRECTOR | REGGAB CONNECTION MARINA OSWALD AND FUTURE OPS INVOLVEMENT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK27 : F23 : 1993.07.21.17:29:39:870480 : | 1 |
5507 | 104-10216-10151 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: REF DOES NOT INCLUDE TELEPHONE NUMBER. PLS CABLE | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F2 : 20040315-1057868 : | 2 |
5508 | 104-10020-10006 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | BERLIN FRANKFURT | DIRECTOR CIA | CABLE RE REGGAB CONNECTION TO MARINA OSWALD. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | OSW5 : V1 : 20031202-1018947 : | 1 |
5509 | 104-10050-10106 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BERLIN INFO FRANKFURT | DIRECTOR | REGGAB CONNECTION TO MARINA OSWALD. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK3 : F2 : 1993.07.12.16:19:20:500150 : PART OF VOL II, COPY 1 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 3-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG | 1 |
5510 | 104-10050-10138 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BERLIN INFO FRANKFURT | DIRECTOR | REGGAB CONNECTION TO MARINA OSWALD. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK3 : F6 : 1993.07.14.16:30:45:000150 : PART OF VOL II, COPY 2 OF HELMS HEARING | 1 |
5511 | 104-10054-10031 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK7 : f5 : 1993.07.03.12:29:31:710280 : | 1 | ||
5512 | 104-10055-10091 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BERLIN AND FRANKFURT | DIRECTOR, CIA | WITHHELD | 1 | SENATE | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK7 : F37 : 1993.07.08.17:32:27:560600 : | 1 |
5513 | 104-10439-10095 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORKING FILES | BERLIN, FRANKFURT | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IN VIE REGGAB CONNECTION MARINA OSWALD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH04 : F108-III : 1998.12.01.13:34:49:216105 : | 1 |
5514 | 104-10513-10091 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | LAWRENCE F. BARKER | WITHHELD | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-16 : F15 : 1999.05.01.08:22:51:903108 : FILE CONTAINS ONLY PAGE ONE OF REPORT ON MEETING PLUS HSCA REVIEW SHEET. | 2 |
5515 | 104-10414-10361 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | CHIEF OF STATION, MEXICO CITY | DISPATCH-PROJECT LIONION- OUTLINE | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH07 : F134 : 20040324-1064412 : | 6 |
5516 | 104-10054-10008 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | COS, MEXICO CITY | PROJECT REPORT | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK7 : F2 : 20031203-1019667 : | 6 |
5517 | 104-10180-10094 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COPS/WH (SA) | MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD: SUBJECT - MANOLO RAY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-16 : F3 : 1998.04.04.18:37:34:140115 : | 1 | |
5518 | 104-10188-10446 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | COS MEXICO CITY | DISPATCH-PROJECT LIONION. | 7 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-23 : F10 : 20040310-1056463 : | 7 |
5519 | 104-10118-10433 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | CHIEF OF STATION, MEXICO CITY | PROJECT REPORT | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK50 : F33A : 20040225-1048861 : | 6 |
5520 | 104-10088-10059 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | CHIEF OF STATION, MEXICO CITY | PROJECT LIONION | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK28 : F7 : 1993.08.12.15:02:52:030030 : | 6 |
5521 | 104-10074-10027 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WH/SA/IOS | WH/SA/ | MEMORANDUM: REQUEST FOR POAS FOR HOMERO ECHEVARRIA AND OTHERS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK16 : F83 : 1993.07.16.15:21:17:460280 : | 2 |
5522 | 104-10119-10073 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1967 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, PERSONNEL OPERATIONS DIV | CHIEF, OFFICIAL COVER, CCS | NOTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL COVER BACKSTOP. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F18A : 1997.06.27.08:05:54:513106 : | 1 |
5523 | 104-10221-10191 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1969 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FRANCIS E. GIBBONS, MIAMI, FLORIDA | INTERNATIONAL ANTI-COMMUNIST BRIGADE | 70 | FBI | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F18 : 1998.10.27.09:10:16:293021 : FBI COORDINATION 7/19/98 | 70 | |
5524 | 104-10225-10018 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1971 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CI/OA AND SUPPORT DIVISION | FORM:MEMO:OPERATIONAL APPROVAL IS HEREBY GRANTED IN THE CASE OF | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-60 : F7 : 1998.04.18.10:53:55:716107 : PORTIONS ILLEGIBLE | 1 | |
5525 | 104-10225-10019 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1971 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WH/MIAMI | DIRECTOR | CABLE:AMMUG-1 OA GRANTED EFFECTIVE 5 JAN FOR OPS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-60 : F7 : 1998.04.18.10:55:58:043107 : | 1 |
5526 | 104-10181-10130 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1972 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | COS MIAMI | DISPATCH- OPERATIONAL/TYPIC- LIAISON FBI MANUEL EUGENIO VEGA PEREZ, AKA MARCOS. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-17 : F18 : 1998.03.26.08:42:23:076108 : ROUTING SHEET ATTACHED | 3 |
5527 | 104-10128-10235 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1975 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, CIB | JOHN T. WILLIAMSON | SPECIAL ACCESS AND/OR BILLET APPROVAL FOR PHILLIPS, DAVID A. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK45 : F3B : 1997.08.23.13:20:53:090031 : | 1 |
5528 | 104-10128-10279 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1975 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SPECIAL ACCESS AND/OR BILLET APPROVAL FOR PHILLIPS, DAVID A. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK45 : F3B : 1997.08.23.14:35:01:280031 : | 1 | ||
5529 | 104-10213-10000 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE CONTENT LIST OF FILE 200-005-041 | 12 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-48 : F29 : 20040311-1056954 : | 12 | ||
5530 | 104-10331-10369 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1997 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCE | THE RECORD | JOHN PEREIRA. C/HRG | MEMO: APPRECIATION FOR TASK PERFORMED BY ROGER MARTIN | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-16 : F6 : 2000.02.17.14:09:08:403044 : | 1 |
5531 | 104-10331-10370 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/06/1998 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCE | BARRY HARRELSON. OIM/HRG | OIG/IMO | MEMO: INADVERTENT DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS | 38 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-16 : F7 : 2000.02.17.14:18:18:187044 : | 38 |
5532 | 104-10250-10205 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1953 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OFFICE MEMORANDUM: HIDALGO, BALMES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F11 : 1998.05.04.20:31:25:263102 : | 1 | ||
5533 | 104-10220-10173 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WE/3 (WITHHELD) | CHIEF, CI/OA | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND REVIEW. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058594 : | 1 |
5534 | 104-10068-10130 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK12 : F15 : 20031216-1026031 : | 1 |
5535 | 104-10112-10376 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CLEARANCE ACTION RECORD: CONEIN, LUCIEN EMILE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK41 : F2A : 1993.07.23.16:56:39:460590 : | 1 | ||
5536 | 104-10122-10401 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SRD | INDICES SEARCH REQUEST ON EDWARD MOSS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F30 : 1994.03.28.15:08:40:940005 : | 1 | |
5537 | 104-10169-10097 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF, SPECIAL AFAIRS STAFF | AN OA WAS GRANTED AMRAZZ-1 ON 17 DECEMBER 1963. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-7 : F23 : 20040302-1052397 : | 1 |
5538 | 104-10186-10415 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: DATE SET FOR MEETING BETWEEN CHIEF (U.S. EMB) MEXI AND | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:11:50:060120 : | 1 |
5539 | 104-10169-10084 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | NO PROJECT. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-7 : F23 : 1998.02.07.13:46:35:500102 : | 4 |
5540 | 104-10069-10405 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1969 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | CHIEF OF STATION, MEXICO CITY | ((DELETION)) MEXICAN COMMITTEE OF SOLIDARITY WITH VIETNAM. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK14 : F28 : 20031216-1026060 : | 3 |
5541 | 104-10256-10277 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1975 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | O/DDO | CHIEF, E/G | GERMAN MAGAZINE ATTEMPTS TO TIE HOWARD HUNT/FRANK STURGIS TO THE DALLAS ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F6-B : 20040322-1061515 : | 4 |
5542 | 104-10105-10133 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1976 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/EAB/OS, CIA | AC/SOG, CIA | COMMENTS ON CHAPTER XI OF MANUSCRIPT SUBMITTED BY DAVID A. PHILLIPS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK37 : F25 : 1993.08.11.09:38:02:650014 : | 2 |
5543 | 104-10332-10006 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1994 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-DECLASS STDS | ARRB-CIA ISSUES: | 24 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-17 : F7 : 2000.02.14.15:02:08:997044 : DOCUMENTS TOTALING 47 PAGES ARE POSTPONED IN FULL | 24 | ||
5544 | 104-10250-10203 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/08/1953 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, SPEC. REFERRAL BR. | DEP. CH. SPECIAL SECUR. DIV. | MEMO:BALMES, HIDALGO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F11 : 1998.05.04.20:29:22:700102 : | 1 |
5545 | 104-10120-10420 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/08/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SECURITY | CARROLL, THOMAS JR. | FORM - REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION AND (OR) NAME CHECK. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F38 : 1994.04.05.15:58:20:620028 : | 1 |
5546 | 104-10123-10299 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/08/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE CPB | PROCESSING SHEET FOR TRAVEL -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:29:41:690005 : | 1 | |
5547 | 104-10118-10334 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/08/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS, DD/P | CHIEF, FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE | RENEWAL OF PROJECT LIEMPTY. | 48 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK50 : F57 : 20040225-1048858 : | 48 |
5548 | 104-10088-10328 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/08/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS, DD/P | WH - MEXICO | PROJECT LIEMPTY (RENEWAL) | 40 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK28 : F9 : 1993.10.12.10:45:48:810022 : | 40 |
5549 | 104-10163-10082 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/08/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CABLE SECRETARIAT | DIRECTOR | RELAY REQUEST FOR HAVANA CABLE TO MEXI AND ( ) FOR THEIR INFO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-2 : F13 : 1997.12.27.10:53:35:513108 : | 1 |
5550 | 104-10163-10083 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/08/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | AMCLATTER-1 INFORMED STTION THAT AGENTS IN MILITARY UNIFORM SEARCHED HIS HOUSE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-2 : F13 : 1997.12.27.10:57:13:856108 : | 1 |
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