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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7151 | 104-10172-10147 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/20/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, TASK FORCE W | COS JMWAVE | GYROSE/ OPERATIONAL AMDENIM-1 PROGRESS REPORT 13 AUGUST 1962. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:53:25:263108 : | 3 |
7152 | 104-10172-10146 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/24/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF, TASK FORCE W | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:51:08:356108 : | 1 |
7153 | 104-10172-10146 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/24/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF, TASK FORCE W | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:51:08:356108 : | 1 |
7154 | 104-10172-10145 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/14/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | THE FILE ON AMDENIM/1 IS CANCELLED AND CLOSED IN CI/OA FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:49:25:763108 : | 1 |
7155 | 104-10172-10145 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/14/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | THE FILE ON AMDENIM/1 IS CANCELLED AND CLOSED IN CI/OA FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:49:25:763108 : | 1 |
7156 | 104-10172-10144 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/03/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF, TASK FORCE W | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:45:23:216108 : CORRECTED TO 1 PAGE VICE 2. | 1 |
7157 | 104-10172-10144 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/03/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF, TASK FORCE W | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:45:23:216108 : CORRECTED TO 1 PAGE VICE 2. | 1 |
7158 | 104-10172-10141 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/17/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF TASK FORCE W | PROGRESS REPORT 30 SEPTEMBER 1962. | CIA | JFK | 06/15/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:36:24:153108 : | ||
7159 | 104-10172-10140 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/29/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | A PROVISIONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVAL IS GRANTED FOR THE USE OF THIS SUBJECT AS SET FORTH BELOW. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:32:48:780108 : | 2 |
7160 | 104-10172-10140 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/29/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | A PROVISIONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVAL IS GRANTED FOR THE USE OF THIS SUBJECT AS SET FORTH BELOW. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:32:48:780108 : | 2 |
7161 | 104-10172-10137 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:14:26:310108 : | 1 |
7162 | 104-10172-10137 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:14:26:310108 : | 1 |
7163 | 104-10172-10134 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | A PROVISIONAL OPERATION APPROVAL IS GRANTED FOR THE USE OF THIS SUBJECT AS SET FORTH BELOW. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:01:18:763108 : | 1 |
7164 | 104-10172-10134 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | A PROVISIONAL OPERATION APPROVAL IS GRANTED FOR THE USE OF THIS SUBJECT AS SET FORTH BELOW. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.14:01:18:763108 : | 1 |
7165 | 104-10172-10133 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WAVE | CABLE REF A IS RADOP CANDIDATE PROVIDED BY AMDENIM-1 FOR INFILTRATION INTO PBRUMEN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.13:58:34:043108 : | 1 |
7166 | 104-10172-10133 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WAVE | CABLE REF A IS RADOP CANDIDATE PROVIDED BY AMDENIM-1 FOR INFILTRATION INTO PBRUMEN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.13:58:34:043108 : | 1 |
7167 | 104-10172-10131 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WAVE | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CIA | JFK | 06/15/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.13:52:29:186108 : | ||
7168 | 104-10172-10127 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF SPECIAL AFFAIRS STAFF | PROGRESS REPORT 28 FEBRUARY 1963. | CIA | JFK | 06/15/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.13:39:27:530108 : ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET ATTACHED | ||
7169 | 104-10172-10126 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | THOMAS CARROLL, JR | MEMORANDUM OPERATIONAL APPROVAL IS HEREBY GRANTED IN THE CASE OF AMDENIM-1. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.13:35:44:653108 : | 1 |
7170 | 104-10172-10126 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | THOMAS CARROLL, JR | MEMORANDUM OPERATIONAL APPROVAL IS HEREBY GRANTED IN THE CASE OF AMDENIM-1. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.13:35:44:653108 : | 1 |
7171 | 104-10172-10125 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | C, SPECIAL AFFAIRS STAFF | SUBJECT WAS GRANTED AN OA ON 4 APRIL 1963. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.13:33:13:513108 : | 1 |
7172 | 104-10172-10125 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | C, SPECIAL AFFAIRS STAFF | SUBJECT WAS GRANTED AN OA ON 4 APRIL 1963. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.13:33:13:513108 : | 1 |
7173 | 104-10172-10123 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, KUSODA, SPECIAL AFFAIRS STAF | COS JMWAVE | DISPATCH, TRANSMITTAL OF LCFLUTTER RESULTS. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.13:26:17:076108 : ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET ATTACHED | 5 |
7174 | 104-10172-10123 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, KUSODA, SPECIAL AFFAIRS STAF | COS JMWAVE | DISPATCH, TRANSMITTAL OF LCFLUTTER RESULTS. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.20.13:26:17:076108 : ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET ATTACHED | 5 |
7175 | 104-10172-10103 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/10/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SAO PAULO | REQUEST COB CABLE DETAILED ACCOUNT BACKGROUND DEALINGS WITH AMPATRIN. | CIA | JFK | 06/15/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.16.16:12:09:576102 : | ||
7176 | 104-10172-10100 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, SAS | CI/OPERATIONAL | OPERATIONAL APPROVAL IS GRANTED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.16.16:05:46:466102 : | 1 |
7177 | 104-10172-10100 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, SAS | CI/OPERATIONAL | OPERATIONAL APPROVAL IS GRANTED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.16.16:05:46:466102 : | 1 |
7178 | 104-10172-10099 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF, SPECIAL AFFAIRS STAFF | SUBJECT WAS GRANTED AN OA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.16.16:03:47:530102 : | 1 |
7179 | 104-10172-10099 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF, SPECIAL AFFAIRS STAFF | SUBJECT WAS GRANTED AN OA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.16.16:03:47:530102 : | 1 |
7180 | 104-10172-10097 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, KUSODA | COS JMWAVE | TRANSMITTAL OF LCFLUTTER RESULTS. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.16.15:59:22:403102 : THIS IS A COMPLETE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT, INCLUDING THE LAST TWO PAGES, WHICH WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE DOCUMENT WE SENT TO NARA EARLIER. | 5 |
7181 | 104-10172-10097 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, KUSODA | COS JMWAVE | TRANSMITTAL OF LCFLUTTER RESULTS. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F20 : 1998.02.16.15:59:22:403102 : THIS IS A COMPLETE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT, INCLUDING THE LAST TWO PAGES, WHICH WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE DOCUMENT WE SENT TO NARA EARLIER. | 5 |
7182 | 104-10172-10250 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/20/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | LISTED BELOW ARE AELADLE ALIEN REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS ON WHICH THEY WILL TRAVEL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052780 : | 1 | ||
7183 | 104-10172-10250 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/20/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | LISTED BELOW ARE AELADLE ALIEN REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS ON WHICH THEY WILL TRAVEL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052780 : | 1 | ||
7184 | 104-10172-10249 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SUBJECT: ANATOLIY MIKHAYLOVICH GOLITZYN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052779 : | 1 | ||
7185 | 104-10172-10249 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SUBJECT: ANATOLIY MIKHAYLOVICH GOLITZYN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052779 : | 1 | ||
7186 | 104-10172-10248 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, EE | COB, BONN | AELADLE LEAD. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052778 : | 2 |
7187 | 104-10172-10248 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, EE | COB, BONN | AELADLE LEAD. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052778 : | 2 |
7188 | 104-10172-10247 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | BONN | FINAL CONCLUSION RE AELADLE WAS THAT HE DISPATCHED AGENT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052766 : | 1 |
7189 | 104-10172-10247 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | BONN | FINAL CONCLUSION RE AELADLE WAS THAT HE DISPATCHED AGENT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052766 : | 1 |
7190 | 104-10172-10244 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WE | WITHHELD | REQUEST FOR AELADLE MEETING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052765 : | 1 |
7191 | 104-10172-10244 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WE | WITHHELD | REQUEST FOR AELADLE MEETING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052765 : | 1 |
7192 | 104-10172-10243 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | BONN | THIS CASE THROUGH SUMMARY BASE ON REF B AND JOINTLY PASSED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052764 : | 1 |
7193 | 104-10172-10243 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | BONN | THIS CASE THROUGH SUMMARY BASE ON REF B AND JOINTLY PASSED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052764 : | 1 |
7194 | 104-10172-10242 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS, GERMANY | CHIEF, EE | COMMENTS ON AELADLE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052763 : | 2 |
7195 | 104-10172-10242 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS, GERMANY | CHIEF, EE | COMMENTS ON AELADLE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052763 : | 2 |
7196 | 104-10172-10234 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | AFTENPOSTEN MORNING EDITION 12 JULY HEADLINES ANNOUNCEMENT FROM LONDON THAT SENIOR SOVIET INTEL OFFICER HAS DEFECTED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052762 : | 1 |
7197 | 104-10172-10234 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | AFTENPOSTEN MORNING EDITION 12 JULY HEADLINES ANNOUNCEMENT FROM LONDON THAT SENIOR SOVIET INTEL OFFICER HAS DEFECTED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052762 : | 1 |
7198 | 104-10172-10233 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DEPUTY CHIEEF, CI | C/SR/CI/K | SUBJECT: ANATOLIY MIKHAYLOVICH GOLITSYN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052761 : | 1 |
7199 | 104-10172-10233 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DEPUTY CHIEEF, CI | C/SR/CI/K | SUBJECT: ANATOLIY MIKHAYLOVICH GOLITSYN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052761 : | 1 |
7200 | 104-10172-10226 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | SWEDISH PRESS GAVE WIDE PLAY LOND SURFACING DEFECTOR ANATOLIY DOLINITSYN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-8 : F2 : 20040302-1052760 : | 1 |
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