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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8501 | 104-10065-10347 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/12/1977 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | RECORD OF PHONE CONVERSATION ABOUT A MR. BISHOP. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK11 : F1 : 1993.07.14.13:19:23:000240 : | 1 | ||
8502 | 104-10065-10401 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/12/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CARPENTIER, PATRICK/OLC | WARREN, RAYMOND A./C/LA DIV | DISPATCHES TO AND FROM MEXICO FOR PERIOD 15 OCTOBER THRU 26 NOV 1963. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK11 : F11 : 1993.07.14.16:21:03:680340 : ROUTING SHEET IS PAGE 1 OF DOCUMENT. | 3 |
8503 | 104-10331-10005 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/12/1992 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCE | DD/CONGRESS. AFFAIRS | MCDONALD. CHIEF, CIA HISTORY STAFF | MEMO: CSI ACCESS TO ALL RECORDS RELEVANT TO HSCA INVESTIGATION, 1976-1979 | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-16 : F1 : 2000.02.07.09:27:29:793054 : | 2 |
8504 | 104-10177-10072 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1955 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADRESSEES | WITHHELD | INFORMATION REPORT: SUBJECT - CUBAN ASPIRATIONS IN UNITED NATIONS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-13 : F20 : 1998.02.27.20:20:33:200115 : | 1 |
8505 | 104-10112-10432 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1956 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TRAVEL ORDER PERSONNEL ACTION: MAJOR LUCIEN CONEIN. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK41 : F2A : 1993.07.23.18:23:32:590590 : | 3 | ||
8506 | 104-10167-10193 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | CABLE RE AMHAWK MEETING 13 APRIL | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-6 : F3 : 1998.02.02.13:44:58:840021 : | 4 |
8507 | 104-10167-10196 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | CABLE ADVISING OLIEN CONTACTED AMHAWK EVENING 12 APRIL | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-6 : F3 : 1998.02.02.13:55:42:623021 : | 2 |
8508 | 104-10192-10177 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | CABLE RE MOVIMIENTO DEMOCRATA CRISTIANO (MDC) ISSUING STATEMENT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-27 : F4 : 1998.04.20.18:05:10:763031 : | 1 |
8509 | 104-10167-10096 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | WAVE | REQUEST OPIM KUSODA APPROVAL LCFLUTTER SWISS NATIONAL AMYEAST 19. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-6 : F5 : 1998.01.28.12:49:35:700108 : | 1 |
8510 | 104-10167-10098 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH/4/CI | WITHHELD | MEM FOR CHIEF, WH/4 CI, CALYPSO -AMDEP/1 RADIO SHIP. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-6 : F5 : 1998.01.28.12:55:23:373108 : | 1 |
8511 | 104-10227-10119 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | BELL | CABLE: APPROVED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-62 : F18 : 1998.05.29.11:36:13:780120 : | 1 |
8512 | 104-10169-10123 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/SH DIVISION | WITHHELD | IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS REPORT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-7 : F26 : 1998.02.07.17:48:33:170102 : | 1 |
8513 | 104-10519-10158 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF OF STATION, LIMA | WITHHELD | DISPATCH: TRANSMITTAL OF INFORMATION | 8 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040329-1067282 : | 8 |
8514 | 104-10519-10163 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | JMWAVE | CABLE: IDEN A: DIRECTORIO REVOLUCIONARIO ESTUDIANTIL (DRE) | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040329-1067287 : | 1 |
8515 | 104-10216-10437 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WH/C 8 | WITHHELD | CABLE: GROWERY HAD A MEETING WITH AMLASH | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 20040315-1058008 : | 4 |
8516 | 104-10216-10439 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WH/C 8 | JMWAVE | CABLE: RE PARA 1 REF B, PLEASE ADVISE ASAP ANY INFO FROM AMLASH | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 1998.05.30.11:20:21:810109 : | 3 |
8517 | 104-10216-10445 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | CABLE: NO ADDITIONAL HQS TRACES SUBJ REF B | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 20040315-1058013 : | 1 |
8518 | 104-10180-10063 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SUBJECT: CUBAN EXILE ACTIVITIES IN THE US -- ELECTION OF GOVERNMENT OF/IN EXILE | 22 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-16 : F6 : 1998.03.28.19:28:07:030115 : THIS IS A 21 PAGE DOCUMENT VICES A 22 PAGE DOC | 22 | ||
8519 | 104-10166-10241 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF KUDESK | WITHHELD | LETTERS RECEIVED IN CARE OF THE AMERICAN EMBASSY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-5 : F17 : 1998.01.27.16:17:35:483107 : | 1 |
8520 | 104-10103-10187 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BIOGRAPHIC DATA ON CUBELA | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK36 : F31 : 20040112-1033524 : | 6 | ||
8521 | 104-10048-10075 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1967 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH PLANS TO BLOW UP A CUBAN SHIP IN THE MEXICAN PORT OF VERACRUZ | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK2 : F15 : 20031203-1019380 : | 2 |
8522 | 104-10221-10297 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1967 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-FOLLOWING RECEIVED FROM FBI: "UNKNOWN SUBJECTS: REPORTED PLANS TO BLOW UP CUBAN SHIP IN MEXICO PORT. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F17 : 1999.03.21.08:06:44:950107 : | 2 |
8523 | 104-10072-10241 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1970 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FLOYD B. MCCULLY | MEMO FOR THE RECORD RE MEETING WITH OPERATIONAL CONTACT ON 10 APRIL 1970. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK15 : F45 : 1993.08.03.20:32:09:870033 : | 4 | |
8524 | 104-10128-10259 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1970 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL | OSBORN, HOWARD J., DIRECTOR OF SECU | FOREIGN DIVORCE DECREES, AGENCY EMPLOYEES - STAFF OR CONTRACT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK45 : F3B : 1997.08.23.14:05:07:293031 : | 1 |
8525 | 104-10121-10217 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1972 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/OS/SD/3 | C/FR | P.O. BOX (WASHINGTON D.C.) TELEPHONIC REQUEST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F22 : 20040225-1049002 : | 1 |
8526 | 104-10400-10012 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1977 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | O/SA/DO/O | BARTEAUX | MEMORANDUM FOR: NAME TRACE REQUEST - MORRIS (OR MAURICE) BISHOP | 12 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH01 : F013 : 20040323-1063436 : | 12 |
8527 | 104-10061-10173 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DDO/ISS/IP/EIS | CCS | HSCA REQUEST | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK9 : F64 : 1993.07.12.11:02:09:530530 : | 1 |
8528 | 104-10061-10175 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DD0/ISS/IP/EIS | CCS | HSCA REQUEST | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK9 : F64 : 1993.07.12.11:03:50:210530 : | 1 |
8529 | 104-10061-10176 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DDO/ISS/IP/EIS | CCS | HSCA REQUEST | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK9 : F64 : 1993.07.12.11:04:46:840530 : | 1 |
8530 | 104-10061-10288 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HSCA REQUEST | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK9 : F64 : 1993.07.12.14:04:33:250530 : | 1 | ||
8531 | 104-10061-10290 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | HSCA REQUEST | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK9 : F64 : 1993.07.12.14:05:59:560530 : | 1 | |
8532 | 104-10331-10210 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1992 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCE | BERNARD H. MARTIN. OMB | MOSKOWITZ. D/CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS | DRAFT LETTER: THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO YOUR REQUEST FOR THE VIEWS OF THE CIA ON SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 282 | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-16 : F9 : 2000.02.09.14:16:36:577044 : BELIEVE THIS IS A DUP. | 4 |
8533 | 104-10331-10269 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1992 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCE | JOHN CARVER | MEMO: PROBLEM OF THE OSWALD 201 FILES | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-16 : F13 : 2000.02.10.11:09:26:077035 : | 1 | |
8534 | 104-10331-10152 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1998 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES - CORRESPONDENC | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | STRICKLAND. C/IRG/OIM | MEMO: PENDING ARRB (JFK BOARD) ISSUES | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-16 : F7 : 2000.02.09.09:33:35:793044 : | 6 |
8535 | 104-10332-10000 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/13/1998 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJFILES-DECLASS STDS | ARRB-CIA ISSUES: ALIAS DOCUMENTATION | 13 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-17 : F1 : 2000.02.10.14:06:01:780044 : UNIT INDEX | 13 | ||
8536 | 104-10219-10411 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: ON NIGHT 13 APRIL LITAMIL-1, ORLANDO DE CARDENAS AND RAFAEL | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-54 : F17 : 1999.07.19.10:30:22:123137 : | 2 |
8537 | 104-10217-10074 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WILMER R. ARETZ | FORM:PERSONAL RECORD QUESTIONAIRE PART II - OPERATIONAL INFORMATION | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-52 : F12B : 1998.04.28.19:24:33:826115 : | 5 | |
8538 | 104-10192-10176 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HAVANA, MIAMI | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE BLACK EXFILTRATION ARMANDO ZALDIVAR. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-27 : F4 : 20040310-1056524 : | 2 |
8539 | 104-10130-10161 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE | AC/ALIEN AFFAIRS STAFF | VARONA LOREDO, MANUEL ANTONIO: APPLY FOR A VISITOR'S VISA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F14 : 1997.08.14.16:54:42:216102 : | 1 |
8540 | 104-10169-10258 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | JMWAVE | RICARDO RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ, "MEREJO" OF ESCAMBRAY FAME AND FORMER LIEUTENANT OF OSVALDO RAMIREZ, ARRIVED IN WAVE. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-7 : F7 : 20040302-1052499 : | 5 |
8541 | 104-10173-10039 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE REBRIEFING OF RAMEY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-9 : F13 : 20040302-1052981 : | 1 |
8542 | 104-10172-10056 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | WAVE | CABLE TEJANA IS ONLY WAVE VESSEL CAPABLE TEABAG OPN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-8 : F19 : 1998.02.16.09:38:22:763108 : | 1 |
8543 | 104-10173-10096 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM 498: LOGINOV, VALENTIN | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-9 : F27 : 1998.02.14.13:00:15:483109 : | 6 | ||
8544 | 104-10193-10265 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | JMWAVE | CABLE: OMAR IS INFILTREE 2527, RAFAEL QUINTERO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-28 : F3A : 1998.09.03.13:33:45:780129 : | 1 |
8545 | 104-10179-10186 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS POSTING VOUCHER | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-15 : F14 : 1998.03.23.17:42:33:826115 : | 1 | ||
8546 | 104-10165-10028 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PPT/LAD - JOHN J. O'DOWD | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FORM: HAROLD CITRYNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-4 : F8 : 1998.01.06.18:58:33:263102 : | 1 | |
8547 | 104-10110-10745 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TERMINATION UNDERSTANDING FOR DAVID L. CHRIST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK40 : F25B : 1998.03.07.13:15:06:280031 : | 1 | ||
8548 | 104-10103-10185 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | THE CUBELA TRIAL | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK36 : F31 : 20040112-1033523 : | 2 | |
8549 | 104-10216-10449 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | REF REPORT DATED 1 MAY 1962 STATES JORGE SERGUERA RIVERI WAS AMONG GROUP ANTI-COMMIE CUBAN OFFICERS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F8 : 1998.05.31.07:42:06:590107 : | 2 |
8550 | 104-10218-10072 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/14/1967 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | MEXICO CITY | CABLE-LIFEAT OF 11 APRIL REPORTS FOLLOWING CONVERSATION BETWEEN SOVIET PRESS ATTACHE AND KNOWN KGB OFFICER NIKOLAY SERGEYEVICH LEONOV AND "NACHO". | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-53 : F14 : 1998.05.02.11:57:16:653107 : | 1 |
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