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.
JFK Table
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501 | 104-10130-10269 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/14/1957 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/PERSONNEL SECURITY DIVISION | INTERROGATION RESEARCH BRANCH | INFORMATION FOR THE SECURITY FILES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F8 : 1997.08.24.15:11:09:576102 : | 1 |
| 8502 | 104-10130-10282 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/27/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO FOR THE FILE | STEVEN L. KUHN SA/C/PSD | MEMORANDUM: FOLLOWING CI STAFF SUBMITTED NEGATIVE REPLIES TO SUBJECT NOTICE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F8 : 1997.08.24.15:58:20:356102 : | 2 |
| 8503 | 104-10130-10284 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/20/1956 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SECRECY AGREEMENT. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.24.17:14:47:076102 : | 2 | ||
| 8504 | 104-10130-10298 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/07/1972 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OS/OSD | DANIEL P. SHEA | MEMO: FOR OS/OSD/SPECIAL ACTIVITIES BRANCH. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050272 : | 1 |
| 8505 | 104-10130-10305 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/09/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/TRS, CLEARANCE BRANCH | FORM: REINVESTIGATION ACTION - CURRENT ASSIGNMENT OVERSEAS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.16:45:45:466102 : | 1 | |
| 8506 | 104-10130-10306 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/08/1970 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL | C/ WH SUPPORT | MEMO: SUMMARY OF AGENCY EMPLOYMENT. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.16:53:13:826102 : | 3 |
| 8507 | 104-10130-10307 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/25/1970 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CENTRAL COVER STAFF | CHIEF, EMPLOYEE ACTIVITY BRANCH | SPEED LETTER: RE OBJECTIONS TO THE ISSUANCE OF A RETIREMENT LETTER TO THE SUBJECT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.16:56:53:606102 : | 1 |
| 8508 | 104-10130-10309 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/06/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OFFICE OF SECURITY, HEADQUARTERS | G. MARVIN GENTILE, SAC, DFO | REPORT OF INVESTIGATION. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050273 : | 2 |
| 8509 | 104-10130-10312 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OFFICE OF SECURITY, HEADQUARTERS | JOHN D. NOBLE, SAC, DFO | REPORT OF INVESTIGATION. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050274 : | 2 |
| 8510 | 104-10130-10317 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/14/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | D/SECURITY | J. J. BAGNALL | OUTSIDE ACTIVITY APPROVAL REQUEST: PRIVATE UNOFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.17:44:28:140102 : | 1 |
| 8511 | 104-10130-10329 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OFFICE OF SECURITY, HEADQUARTERS | G. MARVIN GENTILE, SAC, DFO | REPORT OF INVESTIGATION. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050275 : | 2 |
| 8512 | 104-10130-10339 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/13/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO FOR THE FILE | R. C. SWENDIMAN | INTERPRETER FOR SOVIET DELEGATION NEEDED AND SUBJECT HAD BEEN SELECTED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.19:24:38:950102 : | 1 |
| 8513 | 104-10130-10343 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/05/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TRAVEL ORDERS: 90 DAYS TDY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.19:36:04:153102 : | 1 | ||
| 8514 | 104-10130-10344 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/20/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SECURITY OFFICER | TRAVEL BRIEFING SHEET: 90 DAY TDY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.19:37:48:310102 : | 1 | |
| 8515 | 104-10130-10346 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/27/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO FOR THE RECORD | CLEARANCE BRANCH | VERBALLY CERTIFIED SUBJECT TO STATE DEPART IN CONNECTION W/PROPOSED 90 DAY TDY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.19:44:07:233102 : | 1 |
| 8516 | 104-10130-10352 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/24/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | W. M. KNOTT | REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE OF FDD PERSONNEL - PROJECT U.S. JPRS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.20:03:09:873102 : | 1 | |
| 8517 | 104-10130-10355 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/25/1956 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION: REASSIGNMENT & CHANGE OF SERVICE DESIGNATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.20:11:52:013102 : | 1 | ||
| 8518 | 104-10130-10356 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE: DUE TO BACKGROUND, FINAL DECISION WOULD BE MADE TOP SIDE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.20:15:25:340102 : HAND WRITTEN NOTE, NOT LEGIBLE | 1 | ||
| 8519 | 104-10130-10358 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/20/1956 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | ENTRANCE ON DUTY NOTICE: BOC TESTING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.20:19:24:530102 : | 1 | |
| 8520 | 104-10130-10361 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/23/1956 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/PERSONNEL SECURITY DIVISION | INTERROGATION RESEARCH BRANCH | INFORMATION FOR THE SECURITY FILE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050276 : | 2 |
| 8521 | 104-10130-10365 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/13/1955 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/APPRAISAL SECTION | SECURITY | CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.20:34:36:466102 : | 1 |
| 8522 | 104-10130-10373 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/18/1955 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION: EXCEPTED APPOINTMENT (BORIS TARASOFF). | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050277 : | 1 | ||
| 8523 | 104-10130-10375 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/12/1955 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE | J.F. WINTER | REPORT OF INTERVIEW (BORIS TARASOFF). | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050278 : | 2 |
| 8524 | 104-10130-10381 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | W. S. RENEHAN | PCS SECURITY CLEARANCE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F10 : 1997.09.06.13:21:13:013102 : | 1 |
| 8525 | 104-10123-10219 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/26/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DD/SUPPORT | OSBORN, HOWARD, D/OS | KEY ASSIGNMENT OFFICE OF SECURITY. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.07.15:30:33:000005 : | 3 |
| 8526 | 104-10123-10220 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SECURITY INDOCTRINATION AND SECRECY AGREEMENT -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.07.15:32:17:870005 : | 1 | ||
| 8527 | 104-10123-10223 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CABLE RE CLEARANCE STATUS FOR JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.07.15:37:51:280005 : | 1 | ||
| 8528 | 104-10123-10230 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/14/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF OF STATION | CHIEF,KUSODA | DISPATCH WITH ATTACHED MEMO RE REQUEST FOR RECEIPT OF OPERATIONAL FUNDS. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 20040225-1049083 : | 3 |
| 8529 | 104-10123-10246 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | WITHHELD | REPORT OF INVESTIGATION OF HEDE MASSING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F8 : 1994.04.08.09:06:01:850007 : | 1 |
| 8530 | 104-10123-10251 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/14/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | WITHHELD | REPORT OF INVESTIGATION ON HEDE MASSING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F8 : 1994.04.08.09:21:18:220007 : | 1 |
| 8531 | 104-10123-10257 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/01/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/SRS, CIA | HANLON, DAVID E., SDS/OS, CIA | MASSING, HEDE [REFERENCE IS MADE TO YOUR MEMO DATED 1 OCTOBER 1958 WHEREIN YOU REQUESTED THAT NATIONAL AGENCY CHECKS BE CONDUCTED IN THE NAME OF THE SUBJECT]. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F8 : 1994.04.08.09:51:49:600007 : | 1 |
| 8532 | 104-10123-10258 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | CIA | REPORT RE DAMMERS, FRANCIS & EISLER, GERHARDT & GUMPERZ, JULIAN & LYONS, EUGENE & REISS, IGNATZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F8 : 1994.04.08.09:56:53:940007 : PAGES MENTIONED AS ATTACHED ARE NOT ATTACHED. | 1 |
| 8533 | 104-10123-10259 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | REPORT OF INVESTIGATION FROM DISTRICT FIELD OFFICE [RE HEDE MASSING]. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F8 : 1994.04.08.10:03:52:790007 : | 1 |
| 8534 | 104-10123-10265 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/01/1949 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF OF STATION( ) | C/FB, CIA | OPERATIONAL, HEDE MASSING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F8 : 20040225-1049084 : | 1 |
| 8535 | 104-10123-10281 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/08/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | O'CONNELL, JAMES P. | CRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE BRIEFING STATEMENT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:14:09:820005 : | 1 | |
| 8536 | 104-10123-10282 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/21/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/PERS. SEC. DIV./OS | C/COMMO SEC. STAFF | CRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE FORM -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:16:43:850005 : | 1 |
| 8537 | 104-10123-10285 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/02/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | D/DIV OF INTELLIGENCE | LANE, EARL, ATOMIC ENERGY COMM. | NOTIFICATION OF CLEARANCE GRANTED -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:28:32:750005 : | 1 |
| 8538 | 104-10123-10286 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/23/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:30:14:540005 : | 2 | ||
| 8539 | 104-10123-10288 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/02/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO FOR THE RECORD | DC/CB | JAMES P. O'CONNEL BEING PROCESSED FOR "Q" CLEARANCE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:42:43:940005 : | 2 |
| 8540 | 104-10123-10292 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/17/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR DEPENDENTS' BRIEFING -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:48:26:350005 : | 1 | ||
| 8541 | 104-10123-10293 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/16/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO FOR THE FILE | LUDDY, V., AS/CB | INQUIRY RECEIVED AND CRYPTO APPROVED -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:51:31:750005 : | 1 |
| 8542 | 104-10123-10294 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/21/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE REQUEST -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:52:55:720005 : | 1 | ||
| 8543 | 104-10123-10295 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/01/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REASSIGNMENT PROCESSING FORM -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:58:46:750005 : | 1 | ||
| 8544 | 104-10123-10296 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/12/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TRAVEL ORDER --JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:02:25:000005 : | 1 | ||
| 8545 | 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 | |
| 8546 | 104-10123-10301 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/31/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/R&SD/OP | LITTLE, HARRY W., C/CCD | STATUS OF COVER ARRANGEMENTS FOR JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:35:37:970005 : | 1 |
| 8547 | 104-10123-10302 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/23/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TRAVEL ORDER -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:36:50:880005 : | 1 | ||
| 8548 | 104-10123-10306 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/12/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | NOELL, JOSEPH, OS | C/SPECIAL INTEL SECURITY BR., OCI | INDOCTRINATED FOR SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:42:27:130005 : | 1 |
| 8549 | 104-10123-10307 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/12/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA COMMUNICATIONS INTELLIGENCE INDOCTRINATION -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:44:02:540005 : | 1 | ||
| 8550 | 104-10123-10312 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/07/1956 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | D/OS | MOORHOUSE, GLEN, AC/WE DIV. | COMMENDATION FOR JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.15:51:46:970005 : | 1 |
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