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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5651 | 104-10331-10083 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/11/1996 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCE | THE RECORD | BARRY HARRELSON | MEMO: ARRB MEETING, 5 JANUARY 1996 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-16 : F5 : 2000.02.08.13:56:56:623044 : | 1 |
5652 | 104-10331-10326 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/11/1996 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCE | MEMO FOR THE RECORD | BARRY HARRELSON | MEMO: ARRB ISSUES/REQUEST - MEETING WITH ARRB STAFF 5 JANUARY 1996 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-16 : F13 : 2000.02.14.07:23:34:747054 : | 1 |
5653 | 104-10331-10377 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/11/1996 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCE | C/HRG | BARRY | NOTE: MEETING WITH ARRB STAFF, 5 JANUARY 1996 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-16 : F13 : 2000.03.01.11:21:29:030035 : | 1 |
5654 | 104-10121-10320 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1950 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, INSPECTION AND SECURITY | RICHARD HELMS | PROVISIONAL CRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE: DAVID MORALES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F22 : 1997.09.24.19:58:59:810102 : | 1 |
5655 | 104-10071-10184 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1957 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE AMERIGO TERENZI. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK15 : F13 : 1993.07.31.08:23:53:780059 : | 2 |
5656 | 104-10167-10248 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-6 : F9B : 1998.02.02.18:55:04:826031 : | 1 |
5657 | 104-10167-10249 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | MARCOS DIAZ VISA APPLICATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-6 : F9B : 1998.02.02.18:56:18:826031 : | 1 |
5658 | 104-10177-10254 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | BELL | CABLE - REPORT ON 24 DEC FROM DIAZ TAMAYO TO FAWLEY RE MORALES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F10 : 1998.03.12.09:00:45:840092 : | 1 |
5659 | 104-10193-10007 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WH/4/P&P | DEBRIEFING OF MR. DANIEL R. BRODDOCK, CHARGE FROM U.S. EMBASSY IN HAVANA. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-28 : F3 : 1998.04.04.08:46:39:106107 : | 3 |
5660 | 104-10193-10010 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WH/4/SECURITY | MRP LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-28 : F3 : 1998.04.04.08:50:53:890107 : | 1 |
5661 | 104-10169-10133 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WITHHELD | MFR NOTIFICATION OF DEFECTION, DS 2137 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-7 : F26 : 1998.02.08.09:29:45:356108 : | 1 |
5662 | 104-10169-10143 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | EDWARD W. KNOWLES | R & R SHEET, AELADLE/1 CHANCE MEETING WITH PETR DERYABIN. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-7 : F26 : 1998.02.08.10:40:53:030108 : | 2 |
5663 | 104-10229-10041 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATION AUTHORIZED SUPPORT DAS WITH JMATE FUNDS PER PARA THREE REF | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-64 : F5 : 1998.06.03.18:24:54:810102 : | 1 |
5664 | 104-10234-10085 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WH/SA./EOB | TELECON WITH AMWHIP/1 REGARDING AMLASH/1'S PLANS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F6 : 1998.05.31.12:21:09:140107 : | 1 |
5665 | 104-10247-10121 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | THE RECORD | WH/SA/EOB | MEMO: TELECON WITH AMWHIP/1 REGARDING AMLASH/1'S PLANS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F5 : 1998.06.20.14:01:01:733031 : | 1 |
5666 | 104-10176-10065 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1967 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS | CHIEF, WH | DISPATCH: ATTACHED ARE TWO LNERGO REPORTS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-12 : F17 : 1998.03.05.10:32:28:140082 : | 1 |
5667 | 104-10183-10330 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1967 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF, WHD | DISPATCH: AMMUG. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F12 : 1998.04.22.19:23:51:326102 : | 1 |
5668 | 104-10105-10188 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | GENERAL COUNSEL, CIA | PRATT, DONOVAN E., CI, CIA | MEMO NO. 8: GARRISON AND KENNEDY ASSASSINATION (IDENTIFIES 30 PERSONS). | 26 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK37 : F18 : 1993.08.11.11:48:22:430007 : | 26 |
5669 | 104-10219-10112 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, EUROPEAN DIV | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-54 : F14 : 20040315-1058297 : | 1 |
5670 | 104-10219-10113 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, EUROPEAN DIV | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-54 : F14 : 20040315-1058298 : | 2 |
5671 | 104-10219-10149 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, EUROPEAN DIVISION | WITHHELD | KEYWAY | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-54 : F14 : 1998.05.21.14:28:47:560120 : DUP OF 104-10219-10113, ARRB APPROVED. | 2 |
5672 | 104-10310-10177 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1976 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CIA-DDP-FILES | ELDER, WALTER. CIA REVIEW STAFF. | BADER, WILLIAM. | LETTER: SSC/HSC REQUEST FOR HUNDREDS OF ITEMS RELATED TO KENNEDY ASSASSINATION | 12 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-07 : F3 : 20040415-1074935 : | 12 |
5673 | 104-10332-10015 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1994 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-DECLASS STDS | ARRB-CIA ISSUES: WINSTON SCOTT | 20 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-17 : F18 : 2000.02.15.08:57:54:543054 : | 20 | ||
5674 | 104-10221-10032 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SANTIAGO | DIRECTOR | HQS TRACES INDICATE SUBJ REF HAS BEEN UNDER ODENVY INVESTIGATION POSSIBLE REGISTRATION ACT VIOLATIONS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F14 : 1998.05.11.18:33:18:076102 : | 1 |
5675 | 104-10178-10004 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF WHD | CHIEF OF BASE, SANTIAGO DE CUBA | POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS-MOVIMIENTO DEMOCRATA CRISTIANO(MDC, CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT.). | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-14 : F19 : 1998.03.04.15:40:46:590107 : | 1 |
5676 | 104-10174-10044 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HABANA | DIRECTOR | CABLE: TICHBORN ARRIVING HQS FOR BRIEFING 15 JAN PRIOR DEPARTURE FOR HAVA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-10 : F3 : 1998.02.21.10:11:01:090109 : | 1 |
5677 | 104-10174-10045 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FOR THE RECORD | VIDAL, EVALENA; PP/PAD | MEMO SUBJECT: CUBA TDY - EDWARD G. TICHBORN (P) | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-10 : F3 : 1998.02.21.10:12:14:250109 : | 2 |
5678 | 104-10074-10327 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | STUDENTS FROM THE ODONTOLOGICA UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY WHO ATTENDED THE COMMUNIST YOUTH CONGRESS IN HAVANA, CUBA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK16 : F20 : 20031217-1026505 : | 1 |
5679 | 104-10162-10106 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/WH/4/CI | WH/4/PROP | MEMO - MANUEL ARTIME BUESA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-1 : F14 : 1997.12.08.10:48:16:780092 : | 1 |
5680 | 104-10226-10020 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT: SUBJECT - ATTEMPT TO UNIFY ANTI-CASTRO ORGANIZATIONS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-61 : F4 : 1998.04.28.21:30:01:606115 : | 1 | ||
5681 | 104-10220-10306 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FOR THE RECORD | WH/4/SA/ECON | MEMO: CUBAN DELEGATION PLANNING TO COME TO WASHINGTON | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:11:13:186109 : | 2 |
5682 | 104-10220-10376 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | THE RECORD | WH/4/SA/ECON | MEMORANDUM:CUBAN DELEGATION PLANNING TO COME TO WASHINGTON | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23A : 1998.08.06.08:16:50:483129 : | 2 |
5683 | 104-10266-10018 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | ATTEMPTING OBTAIN MEXI VISA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-11 : F5 : 20040322-1061591 : | 1 |
5684 | 104-10161-10383 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1973 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | CHIEF OF STATION, WH/MIAMI | TELEPOUCH: REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE ON CITIZENSHIP. | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK45 : F19 : 1997.11.16.11:41:47:233102 : | 6 |
5685 | 104-10105-10287 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1975 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CONTACT WITH MR. BRETTON | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK37 : F10 : 1994.04.20.19:51:32:750006 : | 1 | ||
5686 | 104-10181-10036 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1975 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DDO/PIC | AC/IPS | FOIA REQUEST ROUTING SHEET - SUBJECT: FOIA APPEAL JOHN CERVASE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-17 : F7 : 1998.03.18.18:43:42:950115 : | 1 |
5687 | 104-10320-10086 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1976 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CIA-OGC FILES | CIA TASK FORCE | THE REVIEW STAFF, ELDER, WALTER | MEMO: SSC/HSC REQUEST DATED 9 JAN 1976 | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-12 : F1 : 1999.03.18.13:41:38:560128 : ATTACHED ARE TWO PAGE SSC LETTER WITH REVIEW STAFF FORWARDING NOTE; CI STAFF COMMENTS AND 2 ROUTING SHEETS. | 6 |
5688 | 104-10062-10273 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | IP/INDEX | SODERQUIST B | INDEX SEARCH AND 201 CONSOLIDATION REQUEST | 7 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK9 : F66 : 20031216-1025773 : | 7 |
5689 | 104-10062-10282 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SODERQUIST BARBARA | INDEX SEARCH AND 201 CONSOLIDATION REQUEST | 8 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK9 : F66 : 20031216-1025777 : | 8 | |
5690 | 104-10330-10030 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1996 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCE | J. GUNN. ARRB STAFF | BARRY HARRELSON | NOTE: ZR AND OSWALD, DOCUMENT #104-10021-10031 | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-15 : F3 : 2000.02.03.10:59:59:780035 : | 3 |
5691 | 104-10130-10262 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION: REASSIGNMENT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F8 : 1997.08.24.14:34:14:310102 : | 1 | ||
5692 | 104-10110-10256 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE | COTTER, WILLIAM J, CHIEF, AAS | IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE, RELATIONS WITH. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK40 : F7A : 1994.03.03.14:52:34:630028 : | 1 |
5693 | 104-10169-10268 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | EL ESCAMBRAY. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-7 : F7 : 1998.02.13.19:33:48:936102 : | 2 | ||
5694 | 104-10229-10097 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SAN JOSE INFO WAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLES:PBRUMEN EXILES MIAMI DRAFTED TWO POLICE PROPOSALS NEITHER OF WHICH REALISTIC AND NEITHER DISCUSSED OFFICIALL WITH KUBARK. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-64 : F7 : 1998.06.14.09:13:14:606108 : 2D CABLE IS IDEN CABLE. | 2 |
5695 | 104-10225-10005 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HEADQUARTERS | C/SAS/CI/OPERATIONS | FITNESS REPORT ON JOSEPH S. PICCOLO. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-60 : F2 : 20040316-1058693 : | 2 |
5696 | 104-10118-10311 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | COS, MEXICO CITY | FITNESS REPORT FOR ANN L. GOODPASTURE. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK50 : F45 : 20040225-1048856 : | 5 |
5697 | 104-10088-10001 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FITNESS REPORT OF ANN L. GOODPASTURE | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK28 : F8 : 20040106-1030806 : | 5 | ||
5698 | 104-10054-10039 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FITNESS REPORT OF ANN L. GOODPASTURE. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK7 : F6 : 20031203-1019682 : | 5 | ||
5699 | 104-10068-10061 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | CURTIS, W.C., MEXICO STATION | CABLE CONCERNING OSWALD AND SYLVIA DURAN. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK12 : F23 : 1993.08.05.08:10:02:430060 : | 3 |
5700 | 104-10010-10032 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | CHIEF, WE | WITHHELD | TELEVISION INTERVIEW WITH PROFESSOR TREVOR-ROPER RE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE CRITIZING WC | 24 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | OSW13 : V53 : 1993.06.21.18:26:19:900310 : | 24 |
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