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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8301 | 124-10221-10239 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 04/08/1959 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-72630-1ST NR 9 | DIRECTOR, FBI | SAC, MM | 3 | FBI | HQ | 09/19/2017 | 3 | ||
| 8302 | 124-10221-10288 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 09/15/1975 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 185-583-28 | DIRECTOR, FBI | MORRIS, THOMAS J. | 3 | FBI | HQ | 08/18/2017 | 3 | ||
| 8303 | 124-10221-10362 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 09/22/1967 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 97-4474-3RD NR 362 | DIRECTOR, FBI | YEAGLEY, J. WALTER | 3 | DOJ | HQ | 08/29/2017 | INC A/T | 3 | |
| 8304 | 124-10221-10366 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 10/10/1967 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 97-4474-2ND NR 363 | YEAGLEY, J. WALTER | DIRECTOR, FBI | 2 | FBI | HQ | 08/29/2017 | 3 | ||
| 8305 | 124-10221-10371 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 11/29/1967 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 97-4474-367, 368 | DIRECTOR, FBI | SAC, TP | 2 | FBI | HQ | 08/29/2017 | INC MEMO | 3 | |
| 8306 | 124-10221-10413 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 06/19/1968 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 97-4474-4TH NR 394X | DIRECTOR, FBI | SAC, MM | 2 | FBI | HQ | 08/29/2017 | 3 | ||
| 8307 | 198-10005-10016 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 03/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | SECRETARY OF DEFENSE | ARMY CONTACTS WITH CUBAN ACTIVIST GROUPS | 2 | ARMY | CALIFANO PAPERS | 08/01/2015 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 2. Fact Sheet regarding Army contacts with Cuban exile groups, including Alpha 66, prepared for the Secretary of Defense. | 3 | ||
| 8308 | 202-10001-10162 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 08/08/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 163 | STEPPED UP COURSE B | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES # 1 | 08/18/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 | ||
| 8309 | 202-10001-10163 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 05/10/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 164 | OPERATION MONGOOSE 4-10 MAY | 2 | OSD | FOIA SERIES # 2 | 03/01/2016 | Reviewed by JCS, CIA, State and OSD. | 3 | ||
| 8310 | 202-10001-10176 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 06/20/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 177 | BRIG. GEN. LANSDALE | PROGRESS, OPERATION MONGOOSE | 2 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 08/18/2017 | Reviewed by CIA, State, OSD. | 3 | |
| 8311 | 202-10001-10181 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 03/12/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 182 | POLICY QUESTIONS, OPERATION MONGOOSE | 2 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 08/17/2017 | Reviewed by OSD, CIA, State. | 3 | ||
| 8312 | 202-10001-10184 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 06/06/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 185 | STATUS REPORT, CARIBBEAN SURVEY GROUP, 31 MAY-6 JUNE 1962 | 1 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 01/14/2016 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and State. | 3 | ||
| 8313 | 202-10001-10191 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 09/07/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 192 | MILITARY | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 | ||
| 8314 | 202-10001-10193 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 05/05/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 194 | MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP ON MONGOOSE 5 APR 62 | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 | ||
| 8315 | 202-10001-10196 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 03/13/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 197 | MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP ON MONGOOSE 13 MARCH | 2 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 | ||
| 8316 | 202-10001-10197 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 02/26/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 198 | MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP ON CUBA 26 FEB | 2 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 08/18/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 | ||
| 8317 | 202-10001-10198 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 10/26/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 199 | OPERATION MONGOOSE | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 | ||
| 8318 | 202-10001-10237 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 12/05/1964 [PDF] | MESSAGE | DOC 238 | CINLANT OPLAN | 1 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State and CIA. | 3 | ||
| 8319 | 202-10001-10240 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 11/03/1962 [PDF] | MESSAGE | DOC 241 | CINCLANTFLT OPORD 49-62 (REVISED) | 3 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Review completed by OSD, CIA and State. | 3 | ||
| 8320 | 124-90136-10251 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 02/01/1961 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 105-76940-38 | HQ | NY | 3 | FBI | HQ | 09/21/2017 | LHM | 3 | |
| 8321 | 124-90138-10134 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 06/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 105-80787-744 | CIA | HQ | 2 | FBI | HQ | 09/21/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8322 | 124-90139-10013 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 10/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR SEE TITLE | MM | HQ | CR 134-10263-72 | 2 | FBI | HQ | 09/21/2017 | AT | 3 |
| 8323 | 124-90139-10084 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 01/08/1961 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 109-584-2684 | HQ | NY | 3 | FBI | HQ | 09/21/2017 | TT | 3 | |
| 8324 | 124-90139-10117 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 10/01/1960 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 109-12-210-2402 | HQ | MM | 2 | FBI | HQ | 09/21/2017 | TT | 3 | |
| 8325 | 124-90140-10126 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 01/24/1961 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 97-4399-9 | HQ | NY | 3 | FBI | HQ | 09/21/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8326 | 124-90141-10057 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 12/23/1960 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-92413-NR | MM | HQ | 2 | FBI | HQ | 08/24/2017 | AT | 3 | |
| 8327 | 124-90141-10069 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 01/26/1961 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-92413-36 | HQ | WMFO | 3 | FBI | HQ | 08/24/2017 | AT | 3 | |
| 8328 | 124-90143-10067 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 11/26/1957 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 100-370750-NR | HQ | LA | 2 | FBI | HQ | 09/19/2017 | AT | 3 | |
| 8329 | 124-90143-10073 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 04/21/1959 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 100-370750-247 | HQ | LA | 2 | FBI | HQ | 09/19/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8330 | 124-90143-10078 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 10/02/1959 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 100-370750-252 | HQ | NY | 2 | FBI | HQ | 09/19/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8331 | 124-90143-10095 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 09/14/1960 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 100-370750-263 | HQ | LA | 3 | FBI | HQ | 09/19/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8332 | 124-90143-10139 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 12/10/1941 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 100-370750-NR | HQ | BS | 3 | FBI | HQ | 09/19/2017 | RPT | 3 | |
| 8333 | 124-90143-10173 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 09/24/1943 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 100-370750-NR | HQ | LA | 3 | FBI | HQ | 09/19/2017 | LET | 3 | |
| 8334 | 124-90143-10227 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 100-370750-63 | HQ | LA | DOC DATED 3/30/45 | 2 | FBI | HQ | 09/19/2017 | LET | 3 |
| 8335 | 124-90143-10233 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 05/31/1945 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 100-370750-68 | HQ | SF | 3 | FBI | HQ | 09/19/2017 | LET | 3 | |
| 8336 | 124-90078-10045 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-126228-1 | HQ | MM | 3 | FBI | HQ | 08/23/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8337 | 124-90083-10059 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 03/20/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 105-107224-17 | HQ | MM | 3 | FBI | HQ | 09/21/2017 | AT | 3 | |
| 8338 | 124-90083-10093 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 03/13/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 109-584-3102 | HQ | MM | 2 | FBI | HQ | 09/21/2017 | AT | 3 | |
| 8339 | 124-90084-10002 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 05/14/1973 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 105-246020-1 | HQ | NK | 3 | FBI | HQ | 08/23/2017 | MEMO, INC ADMIN PAGE | 3 | |
| 8340 | 124-90084-10005 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 05/17/1966 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-151578-2 | HQ | WMFO | 3 | FBI | HQ | 08/23/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8341 | 124-90084-10007 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 07/19/1966 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-151578-4 | HQ | WMFO | 3 | FBI | HQ | 08/23/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8342 | 124-90084-10008 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 08/11/1966 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-151578-5 | HQ | NY | 3 | FBI | HQ | 08/23/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8343 | 124-90084-10009 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 10/19/1966 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-151578-6 | HQ | MM | 2 | FBI | HQ | 08/23/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8344 | 124-90084-10010 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 10/28/1966 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-151578-7 | HQ | NY | 2 | FBI | HQ | 08/23/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8345 | 124-90084-10016 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 02/26/1974 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 105-250912-3 | HQ | MM | 3 | FBI | HQ | 08/23/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8346 | 124-90084-10034 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 10/20/1967 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 105-163193-4 | HQ | MM | 3 | FBI | HQ | 08/23/2017 | LHM | 3 | |
| 8347 | 124-90084-10055 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 10/20/1967 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 97-4110-188 | HQ | MM | 3 | FBI | HQ | 08/23/2017 | LHM | 3 | |
| 8348 | 124-90084-10063 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 01/03/1969 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 97-4110-197 | HQ | WMFO | 2 | FBI | HQ | 08/23/2017 | MEMO | 3 | |
| 8349 | 124-90089-10104 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 01/20/1961 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 2-1622-70 | HQ | MM | 3 | FBI | HQ | 09/19/2017 | TT | 3 | |
| 8350 | 124-90089-10126 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 03/06/1961 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 2-1622-84 | DOS | HQ | 3 | FBI | HQ | 09/19/2017 | MEMO | 3 |
Bulk Download of PDF and WAV files
You can access individual files by browsing the webpage above and selecting the link in the "Doc Date" column. You may also download the Excel spreadsheet above, which includes links to all of the files. If you need copies of all PDF and WAV files, you can request a compressed bulk download by emailing bulkdownload@nara.gov with “JFK Bulk Download” in the subject line.
Other Releases
Recent record releases are linked below (see agency postponement documentation for more information).
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