JFK Assassination Records

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:

* 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 NumRecord Num NARA Release DateFormerly WithheldAgencyDoc DateDoc TypeFile NumTo NameFrom NameTitleNum PagesOriginatorRecord SeriesReview DateCommentsPages Released
9351104-10131-1000204/26/2018RedactCIA06/01/1968
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, PERSONNEL OPERATIONS DIV.FRANKLIN, JAMES W.FORM - NOTIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OR CANCELLATION OF OFFICIAL COVER BACKSTOP.1CIAJFK03/16/2018JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:06:08:280028 : MOSTLY ILLEGIBLE1
9352104-10131-1000211/09/2017In PartCIA06/01/1968
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, PERSONNEL OPERATIONS DIV.FRANKLIN, JAMES W.FORM - NOTIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OR CANCELLATION OF OFFICIAL COVER BACKSTOP.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:06:08:280028 : MOSTLY ILLEGIBLE1
9353104-10131-1000511/09/2017In PartCIA04/15/1968
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AINFORMATION CONCERNING AGENCY EMPLOYEE RELATIVES OF HAROLD SWENSON.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:17:11:750028 :1
9354104-10131-1000504/26/2018RedactCIA04/15/1968
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AINFORMATION CONCERNING AGENCY EMPLOYEE RELATIVES OF HAROLD SWENSON.1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:17:11:750028 :1
9355104-10131-1000604/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AAPPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT FOR HAROLD FRANCIS SWENSON.2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:25:01:590028 :2
9356104-10131-1000611/09/2017In PartCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AAPPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT FOR HAROLD FRANCIS SWENSON.2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:25:01:590028 :2
9357104-10131-1000807/24/2017In PartCIA06/16/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AREQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION FORM (REASSIGNMENT) FOR HAROLD F. SWENSON.CIAJFK06/14/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:27:50:530028 :
9358104-10131-1000911/09/2017In PartCIA07/12/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISIONBROE, WILLIAM V., C/WH DIVISIONMR. HAROLD F. SWENSON - ALIAS DOCUMENTATION.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:34:58:750028 :1
9359104-10131-1000904/26/2018RedactCIA07/12/1965
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISIONBROE, WILLIAM V., C/WH DIVISIONMR. HAROLD F. SWENSON - ALIAS DOCUMENTATION.1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:34:58:750028 :1
9360104-10131-1001004/26/2018RedactCIA07/01/1965
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AINFORMATION FOR THE FILE ON HAROLD FRANCIS SWENSON.3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:35:54:900028 :3
9361104-10131-1001011/09/2017In PartCIA07/01/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AINFORMATION FOR THE FILE ON HAROLD FRANCIS SWENSON.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:35:54:900028 :3
9362104-10131-1001107/24/2017In PartCIA06/24/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AFORM - REASSIGNMENT PROCESSING RE HAROLD FRANCIS SWENSON.CIAJFK06/14/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:38:49:560028 :
9363104-10131-1001211/09/2017In PartCIA01/27/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISIONFITZGERALD, DESMOND, CHIEF, SASALIAS DOCUMENTATION - HAROLD SWENSON.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:41:24:750028 :3
9364104-10131-1001204/26/2018RedactCIA01/27/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISIONFITZGERALD, DESMOND, CHIEF, SASALIAS DOCUMENTATION - HAROLD SWENSON.3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:41:24:750028 :3
9365104-10131-1001304/26/2018RedactCIA11/20/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, TASK FORCE W.WHITE, VICTOR R.SWENSON, HAROLD F.1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:42:31:340028 :1
9366104-10131-1001311/09/2017In PartCIA11/20/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, TASK FORCE W.WHITE, VICTOR R.SWENSON, HAROLD F.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:42:31:340028 :1
9367104-10131-1001411/09/2017In PartCIA11/06/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTOR OF PERSONNELWHITE, VICTORMEMO AND REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION (REASSIGNMENT) FOR HAROLD SWENSON.2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:44:03:810028 :2
9368104-10131-1001404/26/2018RedactCIA11/06/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTOR OF PERSONNELWHITE, VICTORMEMO AND REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION (REASSIGNMENT) FOR HAROLD SWENSON.2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:44:03:810028 :2
9369104-10131-1001504/26/2018RedactCIA11/05/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, PHYSICAL SECURITY DIVISIONPRESTON, HOWARD J.HAROLD F. SWENSON.4CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:45:00:930028 :4
9370104-10131-1001511/09/2017In PartCIA11/05/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, PHYSICAL SECURITY DIVISIONPRESTON, HOWARD J.HAROLD F. SWENSON.4CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:45:00:930028 :4
9371104-10131-1001611/09/2017In PartCIA11/06/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISIONWHITE, VICTOR R.SWENSON, HAROLD F.4CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:46:15:340028 : DOCUMENT REQUEST FORM ATTACHED4
9372104-10131-1001604/26/2018RedactCIA11/06/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISIONWHITE, VICTOR R.SWENSON, HAROLD F.4CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F7 : 1994.04.06.17:46:15:340028 : DOCUMENT REQUEST FORM ATTACHED4
9373104-10131-1002104/26/2018RedactCIA10/19/1960
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/RECORDS & SERV ICES DIVISION, OPSTEWARD, PAUL S.ANNA TARASOFF.2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:22:38:570028 :2
9374104-10131-1002111/09/2017In PartCIA10/19/1960
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/RECORDS & SERV ICES DIVISION, OPSTEWARD, PAUL S.ANNA TARASOFF.2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:22:38:570028 :2
9375104-10131-1002311/09/2017In PartCIA10/27/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AFILESCHALMERS, T.K.HUSBAND OF CI/PROJECT EMPLOYEE GUIDING AND INTERPRETING FOR GROUP OF SOVIET TRANSPORT CONSTRUCTION OFFICIALS.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:27:05:780028 : ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET IS ATTACHED3
9376104-10131-1002304/26/2018RedactCIA10/27/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AFILESCHALMERS, T.K.HUSBAND OF CI/PROJECT EMPLOYEE GUIDING AND INTERPRETING FOR GROUP OF SOVIET TRANSPORT CONSTRUCTION OFFICIALS.3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:27:05:780028 : ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET IS ATTACHED3
9377104-10131-1002604/26/2018RedactCIA04/18/1973
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AAC/SUPPORT EVALUATION SECTIONSUPPORT EVALUATION SECTIONWITHHELD3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F8 : 20040226-1050682 :3
9378104-10131-1002611/09/2017In PartCIA04/18/1973
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AAC/SUPPORT EVALUATION SECTIONSUPPORT EVALUATION SECTIONWITHHELD3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F8 : 20040226-1050682 :3
9379104-10131-1002711/09/2017In PartCIA04/08/1957
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATARASOFF, ANNA.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:38:14:320028 :3
9380104-10131-1002704/26/2018RedactCIA04/08/1957
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATARASOFF, ANNA.3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:38:14:320028 :3
9381104-10131-1002804/26/2018RedactCIA10/18/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/PERSONNEL OPERATIONS DIVISIONFRANKLIN, JAMES W., CCSFORM - NOTIFICATION OF CANCELLATION OF MILITARY COVER BACKSTOP.1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:44:20:530028 :1
9382104-10131-1002811/09/2017In PartCIA10/18/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/PERSONNEL OPERATIONS DIVISIONFRANKLIN, JAMES W., CCSFORM - NOTIFICATION OF CANCELLATION OF MILITARY COVER BACKSTOP.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F8 : 1994.04.25.16:44:20:530028 :1
9383104-10131-1003611/09/2017In PartCIA04/18/1973
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AAC/SUPPORT EVALUATION SECTIONSUPPORT EVALUATION SECTIONWITHHELD3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050316 :3
9384104-10131-1003604/26/2018RedactCIA04/18/1973
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AAC/SUPPORT EVALUATION SECTIONSUPPORT EVALUATION SECTIONWITHHELD3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050316 :3
9385104-10131-1003704/26/2018RedactCIA08/12/1975
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ASPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE, WFOOFFICE OF SECURITY, HEADQUARTERSREMOVAL OF CREDIT BLOCKS.2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050317 :2
9386104-10131-1003711/09/2017In PartCIA08/12/1975
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ASPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE, WFOOFFICE OF SECURITY, HEADQUARTERSREMOVAL OF CREDIT BLOCKS.2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050317 :2
9387104-10131-1004011/09/2017In PartCIA02/08/1972
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/CCS/DFBMURRAY, JOHN C., C/WH/1MEMO RE TELEPHONE CONVERSATION.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050318 :1
9388104-10131-1004004/26/2018RedactCIA02/08/1972
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/CCS/DFBMURRAY, JOHN C., C/WH/1MEMO RE TELEPHONE CONVERSATION.1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050318 :1
9389104-10131-1004104/26/2018RedactCIA07/16/1970
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIA RETIREMENT BOARDBORIS D. TARASOFFAPPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT.2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050319 :2
9390104-10131-1004111/09/2017In PartCIA07/16/1970
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIA RETIREMENT BOARDBORIS D. TARASOFFAPPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT.2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050319 :2
9391104-10131-1004811/09/2017In PartCIA10/17/1955
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, OPEN DESK, SSDOSBORNELIST OF CASES.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F9 : 1994.04.25.17:38:51:600028 :1
9392104-10131-1004804/26/2018RedactCIA10/17/1955
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, OPEN DESK, SSDOSBORNELIST OF CASES.1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F9 : 1994.04.25.17:38:51:600028 :1
9393104-10131-1006904/26/2018RedactCIA02/12/1969
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, RECORDS & CONTROLFRANKLIN, JAMES W.FORM - NOTIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OR CANCELLATION OF OFFICIAL COVER BACKSTOP RE GUY VITALE.1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:40:45:440028 :1
9394104-10131-1006911/09/2017In PartCIA02/12/1969
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, RECORDS & CONTROLFRANKLIN, JAMES W.FORM - NOTIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OR CANCELLATION OF OFFICIAL COVER BACKSTOP RE GUY VITALE.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:40:45:440028 :1
9395104-10131-1007011/09/2017In PartCIA10/28/1968
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AOUTSIDE ACTIVITY APPROVAL REQUEST FOR GUY VITALE.4CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:42:18:410028 :4
9396104-10131-1007004/26/2018RedactCIA10/28/1968
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AOUTSIDE ACTIVITY APPROVAL REQUEST FOR GUY VITALE.4CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:42:18:410028 :4
9397104-10131-1007104/26/2018RedactCIA10/23/1967
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AINVESTIGATIVE TRANSMITTAL SHEETS CONCERNING THE REINVESTIGATION OF GUY VITALE.1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:47:42:600028 : CORRECTED TO 1 PAGE VICE 6.1
9398104-10131-1007111/09/2017In PartCIA10/23/1967
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AINVESTIGATIVE TRANSMITTAL SHEETS CONCERNING THE REINVESTIGATION OF GUY VITALE.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:47:42:600028 : CORRECTED TO 1 PAGE VICE 6.1
9399104-10131-1007211/09/2017In PartCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, CLEARANCE BRANCH, CIALUDDY, V.S., CIALIST OF CASE OVER 90 DAYS THAT ARE PENDING INVESTIGATIVE FACILITIES.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:49:37:220028 :1
9400104-10131-1007204/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, CLEARANCE BRANCH, CIALUDDY, V.S., CIALIST OF CASE OVER 9 DAYS THAT ARE PENDING INVESTIGATIVE FACILITIES.1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK46 : F16 : 1994.04.26.16:49:37:220028 :1

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