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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9651 | 104-10250-10140 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/17/1952 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COMBINED PERSONNEL ACTION: KIMSEY, HERMAN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F24A : 1998.03.10.20:24:51:840102 : | 1 | ||
| 9652 | 104-10250-10205 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1953 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OFFICE MEMORANDUM: HIDALGO, BALMES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F11 : 1998.05.04.20:31:25:263102 : | 1 | ||
| 9653 | 104-10250-10229 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/10/1955 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:REQUEST FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE:HIDALGO, BALMES NIEVES, JR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F12 : 1998.05.07.09:42:24:856120 : | 1 | ||
| 9654 | 104-10250-10240 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | NOTE:HIDALGO, BALMES NIEVES, JR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F12 : 1998.05.07.10:07:32:606120 : | 1 | ||
| 9655 | 104-10250-10242 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/20/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CROSS REFERENCE FOR PERS. SD FILES | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F12 : 1998.05.07.10:12:46:920120 : | 1 | ||
| 9656 | 104-10250-10267 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/03/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HIDALGO,BALMES N., JR. - OVERT AND COVERT #65007 - FATHER | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F12 : 1998.05.07.13:26:45:186120 : | 1 | ||
| 9657 | 104-10250-10280 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMORANDUM: HIDALGO, BALMES (HANDWRITTEN) | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F12 : 20040322-1061498 : | 1 | ||
| 9658 | 104-10255-10184 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/24/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | REQUEST THAT DRIVERS LICENSE BE RENEWED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK45 : F17 : 1997.11.16.09:26:29:530108 : | 1 | |
| 9659 | 104-10255-10220 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/22/1957 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REFERENCE IS MADE TO YOUR MEMORANDUM DATED 13 AUGUST 1957, REQUESTING ADVISE WHETHER THERE IS ANY SECURITY OBJECTION TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF SUBJECT PERSON ON UNCLASSIFIED BASIS PROJECT JPRS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK45 : F9 : 1998.08.12.13:00:30:826108 : | 1 | ||
| 9660 | 104-10256-10001 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/02/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CCD-DCB | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F16 : 1997.11.16.12:59:11:293107 : | 1 | |
| 9661 | 104-10256-10002 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/25/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F16 : 1997.11.16.13:00:52:623107 : | 1 | ||
| 9662 | 104-10256-10077 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/27/1970 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MITCHELL LIVINGSTON WERBELL-INFORMATION ON SUBJECT'S ADULT LIFE WITH NEWPAPER CLIPPINGS ATTACHED. | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F20 : 1997.11.30.09:39:35:060107 : | 5 | ||
| 9663 | 104-10220-10424 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/01/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HANDWRITTEN CARDS:RESEARCH DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23A : 1998.08.06.11:25:58:640129 : | 2 | ||
| 9664 | 104-10221-10019 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE CARD ON FRANK STURGIS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F13 : 1998.05.09.07:14:19:326107 : | 2 | ||
| 9665 | 104-10221-10020 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/30/1972 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CONTACT REPORT-WESTWARD HO RESTAURANT TO DISCUSS ROBERTO DE CARDENAS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F13 : 20040316-1058667 : | 2 | ||
| 9666 | 104-10221-10028 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OR INVESTIGATIVE ACTION ANTONIO SOTO VAZQUEZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F7 : 1998.05.09.08:43:07:263107 : | 1 | ||
| 9667 | 104-10221-10029 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/22/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION-ANTONIO SOTO VAZQUEZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F7 : 1998.05.09.08:44:31:233107 : | 1 | ||
| 9668 | 104-10221-10030 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/09/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COVER SHEET-BEFORE ANY ACTION WHATSOEVER IS TAKEN REGARDING SUBJECT OF THIS FILE CONTACT CHIEF, CI/OA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F7 : 1998.05.09.08:46:02:670107 : | 1 | ||
| 9669 | 104-10221-10031 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/13/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | THE ABOVE DOCUMENT(S) IS CROSS REFERENCED TO THE 201 FILE CITED UNDER LEFT MARGIN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F14 : 1998.05.11.18:21:09:840102 : | 1 | ||
| 9670 | 104-10221-10035 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | STURGIS, FRANK ANTHONY. | 10 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F14 : 1998.05.11.18:48:34:280102 : | 10 | ||
| 9671 | 104-10221-10036 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/20/1976 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE CONTENT LIST OF 201 FILES. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F18 : 1998.05.16.08:36:40:450108 : | 4 | ||
| 9672 | 104-10221-10037 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE CARDS ON FRANK A STURGIS. | 12 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-56 : F18 : 20040316-1058670 : | 12 | ||
| 9673 | 104-10222-10009 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:FIELD REASSIGNMENT QUESTIONNAIRE | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-57 : F2 : 1998.04.17.14:12:01:640082 : | 2 | ||
| 9674 | 104-10222-10010 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/09/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:FIELD REASSIGNMENT QUESTIONNAIRE | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-57 : F2 : 1998.04.17.14:15:58:810082 : | 2 | ||
| 9675 | 104-10222-10030 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/11/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CONTRACT INFORMATION AND CHECK LIST FOR JOYCE H PINEINCH. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-57 : F12 : 1998.04.18.08:36:42:450108 : | 1 | ||
| 9676 | 104-10222-10050 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/08/1973 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-57 : F8 : 1998.04.18.10:57:53:686108 : | 3 | ||
| 9677 | 104-10225-10014 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BIOGRAPHIC PROFILE: AMCHALK/5. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-60 : F6 : 20040316-1058694 : | 1 | ||
| 9678 | 104-10225-10015 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BIOGRAPHIC PROFILE: AMCHALK/5. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-60 : F6 : 20040316-1058695 : | 1 | ||
| 9679 | 104-10225-10034 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:PERSONAL RECORD QUESTIONNAIRE PART II/AMMUG/1 | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-60 : F7 : 1998.04.18.11:36:27:340108 : | 6 | ||
| 9680 | 104-10225-10036 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:PERSONAL RECORD QUESTIONNAIRE PART II-OPERATIONAL INFORMATION:AMMUG/1 | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-60 : F7 : 1998.04.18.11:38:49:000108 : | 5 | ||
| 9681 | 104-10226-10004 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/26/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO:NOSENKO'S STATUS IN U.S. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-61 : F12 : 1998.03.24.19:35:46:186102 : | 1 | ||
| 9682 | 104-10226-10020 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT: SUBJECT - ATTEMPT TO UNIFY ANTI-CASTRO ORGANIZATIONS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-61 : F4 : 1998.04.28.21:30:01:606115 : | 1 | ||
| 9683 | 104-10226-10031 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/04/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION ON SEVEN CUBAN INTERNAL RESISTANCE GROUPS. | 14 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-61 : F3 : 20040316-1058744 : | 14 | ||
| 9684 | 104-10226-10033 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/10/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CONTACT REPORT BETWEEN "JUSTO" AND WALLACE K. LEDBETTER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-61 : F3 : 1998.05.02.08:28:26:686107 : | 1 | ||
| 9685 | 104-10226-10049 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO IS ILLEGIBLE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-61 : F3 : 1998.05.02.09:28:19:390107 : | 1 | ||
| 9686 | 104-10226-10075 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/23/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION CABLE:OFFER BY TOMAS CORTINAS CRIADO, CHIEF OF THE DOMINICAN SECURITY SERVICE, FOR ISLA BEATA TO BE USED AS AN OPERATIONS BASE BY THE UNIDAD REVOLUCIONARIA | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-61 : F9 : 1998.05.13.20:42:30:233115 : | 2 | ||
| 9687 | 104-10226-10089 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/31/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT: SUBJECT - ALLEGED PLAN FOR GENERAL UPRISING IN CUBA | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-61 : F5 : 1998.05.15.19:28:25:280115 : | 3 | ||
| 9688 | 104-10226-10092 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/17/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT: SUBJECT - PLANNED ACTION BY CLANDESTINE ORGANIZATION IN CUBA | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-61 : F5 : 1998.05.15.19:49:21:200115 : | 2 | ||
| 9689 | 104-10227-10003 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO | METHODOLOGY: THE PORTION OF THE 11 JUNE 1962 TAPE IN QUESTION WAS PROVIDED TO TWO EMPLOYEES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-62 : F10 : 1998.03.28.07:52:11:606107 : | 1 | |
| 9690 | 104-10227-10066 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/01/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:ROUTING SHEET:CUBAN REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL - ORGANIZATION, VOL. II FROM AUG 62. 19-124-25/1 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-62 : F17 : 1998.05.19.08:16:27:140120 : | 1 | ||
| 9691 | 104-10234-10458 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/04/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CITATION ON FBI DOC ON IRVING DAVIDSON | 1 | FBI | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F14 : 1999.03.05.13:00:51:560128 : | 1 | ||
| 9692 | 104-10235-10002 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/06/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CABLE: WAVE FORWARDING PRIORITY POUCH COPIES OF REPORTS SENT TO SENATOR KEATING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-69 : F4 : 1998.05.30.09:20:04:106109 : | 1 | ||
| 9693 | 104-10235-10007 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/15/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | NOTE TO FBIS- SALVADOR ROMANI EXPELLED FROM PROVINCIAL COLLEGE OF JOURNALIST OF HAVANA FOR WAGING CAMPAIGN ABROAD AGAINST CUBA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-69 : F2 : 1998.05.31.07:54:22:403108 : | 1 | ||
| 9694 | 104-10235-10012 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | NAME LIST IMPLEMENTATION OF MIRO DECLARATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-69 : F2 : 20040317-1059690 : | 1 | ||
| 9695 | 104-10236-10056 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/10/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR, MEETING WITH DR MIRO CARDONA ON 6 OCTOBER. | 8 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-70 : F11 : 1998.06.03.13:24:07:123108 : | 8 | ||
| 9696 | 104-10236-10075 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SERIES OF INDEX CARDS WITH NAME TRACES ON THEM | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-70 : F10/4 : 1998.06.05.18:38:54:903115 : | 2 | ||
| 9697 | 104-10236-10123 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/22/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:AGO RECORD CHECK/PEDRO CASANOVA CANCIO | 5 | ARMY | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-70 : F8 : 1998.08.12.10:47:49:623108 : COORDINATED WITH THE DEPT OF ARMY, 15 JULY 1998 | 5 | ||
| 9698 | 104-10237-10120 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/15/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CONTACT REPORT: RECONTACT OF OLIVERIO A. TOMKU VASALLO | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-2 : F2 : 1998.09.21.10:20:56:793082 : | 4 | ||
| 9699 | 104-10241-10183 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | LIST OF NAMES OF 201 FILES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-1 : F16 : 1998.09.15.12:57:53:793108 : | 1 | ||
| 9700 | 104-10241-10250 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR: ILLEGIBLE | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-1 : F6 : 1999.05.11.13:31:52:903128 : | 4 |
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