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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10101 | 104-10220-10178 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/19/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FRANKFURT | DIRECTOR | CABLE- KURIOT HAS FOLLOWING INFO ON CHANGES CUBAN PASSPORTS ISSUED HAVANA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058595 : | 1 |
| 10102 | 104-10220-10178 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/19/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FRANKFURT | DIRECTOR | CABLE- KURIOT HAS FOLLOWING INFO ON CHANGES CUBAN PASSPORTS ISSUED HAVANA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058595 : | 1 |
| 10103 | 104-10220-10173 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WE/3 (WITHHELD) | CHIEF, CI/OA | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND REVIEW. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058594 : | 1 |
| 10104 | 104-10220-10173 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WE/3 (WITHHELD) | CHIEF, CI/OA | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND REVIEW. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058594 : | 1 |
| 10105 | 104-10220-10168 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, MUNICH OPER GROUP | COS PARIS | DISPATCH- ON 16 JANUARY DISCUSSED THE PBCHORD USE OF AS NOTED IN THE ABOVE REFERENCER WITH HENRY H LANCDOM. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058593 : | 1 |
| 10106 | 104-10220-10168 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, MUNICH OPER GROUP | COS PARIS | DISPATCH- ON 16 JANUARY DISCUSSED THE PBCHORD USE OF AS NOTED IN THE ABOVE REFERENCER WITH HENRY H LANCDOM. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058593 : | 1 |
| 10107 | 104-10220-10161 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS | DIRECTOR | CABLE- CUBAN EMB HAGU SECOND SECYOSCAR GONZALES LUGONES BORN SANTA CLARA, LAS VILLAS, 18 AUG. 33. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058592 : | 1 |
| 10108 | 104-10220-10161 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS | DIRECTOR | CABLE- CUBAN EMB HAGU SECOND SECYOSCAR GONZALES LUGONES BORN SANTA CLARA, LAS VILLAS, 18 AUG. 33. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058592 : | 1 |
| 10109 | 104-10220-10160 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS PARIS | CHIEF, WE | DISPATCH- OPERATIONAL APPROVAL HAS BEEN GRANTED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058591 : | 1 |
| 10110 | 104-10220-10160 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS PARIS | CHIEF, WE | DISPATCH- OPERATIONAL APPROVAL HAS BEEN GRANTED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058591 : | 1 |
| 10111 | 104-10220-10152 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | PARIS | CABLE- HAS ASKED IF ANY POSSIBILITY KUBARK ASSIST IN GETTING HIS RELATIVES OUT OF CUBA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058590 : | 1 |
| 10112 | 104-10220-10152 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | PARIS | CABLE- HAS ASKED IF ANY POSSIBILITY KUBARK ASSIST IN GETTING HIS RELATIVES OUT OF CUBA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058590 : | 1 |
| 10113 | 104-10220-10151 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS | DIRECTOR | CABLE- CAN OBTAIN VISA WAIVERS FOR RELATIVES TO ENTER PBPRIME, WHICH WOULD BE MAILED TO CUBA, PROVIDING NO DEROG INFO ON RELATIVES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058589 : | 1 |
| 10114 | 104-10220-10151 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS | DIRECTOR | CABLE- CAN OBTAIN VISA WAIVERS FOR RELATIVES TO ENTER PBPRIME, WHICH WOULD BE MAILED TO CUBA, PROVIDING NO DEROG INFO ON RELATIVES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058589 : | 1 |
| 10115 | 104-10220-10141 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/12/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF OF STATION, (WITHHELD) | DISPATCH- SUGGESTED CONTACT. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058588 : | 4 |
| 10116 | 104-10220-10141 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/12/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS JMWAVE | CHIEF OF STATION, (WITHHELD) | DISPATCH- SUGGESTED CONTACT. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058588 : | 4 |
| 10117 | 104-10220-10140 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/23/1974 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE- HQS ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE FOR DEBRIEFING ON GONZALEZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058587 : | 1 |
| 10118 | 104-10220-10140 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/23/1974 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE- HQS ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE FOR DEBRIEFING ON GONZALEZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058587 : | 1 |
| 10119 | 104-10519-10182 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/29/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WAVE INFO DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1999.07.14.10:52:28:200108 : | 1 |
| 10120 | 104-10519-10182 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/29/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WAVE INFO DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1999.07.14.10:52:28:200108 : | 1 |
| 10121 | 104-10220-10234 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/20/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | FI/D | FORM: FI/D HAS NO INFORMATION ON SUBJECT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.20:21:45:513102 : | 1 |
| 10122 | 104-10220-10234 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/20/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | FI/D | FORM: FI/D HAS NO INFORMATION ON SUBJECT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.20:21:45:513102 : | 1 |
| 10123 | 104-10220-10233 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/04/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, FI/D | WE/3 | FORM:REQUEST FOR GREEN LIST NAME CHECK | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.20:19:26:640102 : | 1 |
| 10124 | 104-10220-10233 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/04/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, FI/D | WE/3 | FORM:REQUEST FOR GREEN LIST NAME CHECK | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.20:19:26:640102 : | 1 |
| 10125 | 104-10220-10232 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/04/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CI OPERATIONAL APPROVAL & SUPPORT | WR/3 | FORM: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OR INVESTIGATIVE ACTION | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.20:18:06:373102 : | 1 |
| 10126 | 104-10220-10232 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/04/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CI OPERATIONAL APPROVAL & SUPPORT | WR/3 | FORM: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OR INVESTIGATIVE ACTION | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.20:18:06:373102 : | 1 |
| 10127 | 104-10220-10231 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/30/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CI/OA AND SUPPORT DIV | FORM: PROVISIONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVAL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.20:15:26:810102 : | 1 | |
| 10128 | 104-10220-10231 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/30/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CI/OA AND SUPPORT DIV | FORM: PROVISIONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVAL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.20:15:26:810102 : | 1 | |
| 10129 | 104-10220-10203 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/22/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | CHIEF, CI/OA | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND REVIEW ON PEDRO RUIZ QUINTERO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.13:13:43:576108 : | 1 |
| 10130 | 104-10220-10203 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/22/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | CHIEF, CI/OA | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND REVIEW ON PEDRO RUIZ QUINTERO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.13:13:43:576108 : | 1 |
| 10131 | 104-10220-10190 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | CHIEF, CI/OA | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND REVIEW ON PEDRO RUIZ QUINTERO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.12:51:03:686108 : | 1 |
| 10132 | 104-10220-10190 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | CHIEF, CI/OA | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND REVIEW ON PEDRO RUIZ QUINTERO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.14.12:51:03:686108 : | 1 |
| 10133 | 104-10220-10134 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PEDRO RUIZ. | 1 | CIA | 03/23/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.10.13:01:38:530082 : | |||||
| 10134 | 104-10220-10132 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PEDRO RUIZ. | 42 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.10.12:58:32:060082 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 42 | ||
| 10135 | 104-10220-10132 | 11/03/2017 | In Full | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PEDRO RUIZ. | 42 | CIA | JFK | 11/03/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 1998.06.10.12:58:32:060082 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 42 | ||
| 10136 | 104-10220-10051 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/01/1976 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHRIS HOPKINS TASK FORCE K | BIO ON ORESTES GUILLERMO RUIZ PEREZ. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F28 : 1998.05.06.14:19:54:280108 : | |||
| 10137 | 104-10220-10049 | 11/03/2017 | In Full | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA FILE ON ORESTES RUIZ PEREZ. | 105 | CIA | JFK | 11/03/2017 | JFK64-55 : F28 : 1998.05.06.14:13:35:186108 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 105 | ||
| 10138 | 104-10220-10049 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA FILE ON ORESTES RUIZ PEREZ. | 105 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F28 : 1998.05.06.14:13:35:186108 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR) | 105 | ||
| 10139 | 104-10220-10054 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/02/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TEL AVIV | DIRECTOR | JACK RUBENSTEIN VISITED ISRAEL | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F27 : 20040316-1058574 : | ||
| 10140 | 104-10220-10053 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TEL AVIV | DIRECTOR | CABLE: WE HAVE RECEIVED REPORT THAT JACK RUBY, FORMERLY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F27 : 20040316-1058573 : | 1 |
| 10141 | 104-10220-10053 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TEL AVIV | DIRECTOR | CABLE: WE HAVE RECEIVED REPORT THAT JACK RUBY, FORMERLY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F27 : 20040316-1058573 : | 1 |
| 10142 | 104-10519-10184 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/02/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | THE ONLY JACK RUBENSTEIN KNOWN TO HAVE ARRIVED IN ISRAEL DURING 1962 DOSD THAT HE IS A NATIVE OF POLAND. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F27 : 1999.07.14.11:01:51:856108 : | 1 | ||
| 10143 | 104-10519-10184 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/02/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | THE ONLY JACK RUBENSTEIN KNOWN TO HAVE ARRIVED IN ISRAEL DURING 1962 STATED THAT HE IS A NATIVE OF POLAND. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F27 : 1999.07.14.11:01:51:856108 : | 1 | ||
| 10144 | 104-10220-10057 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1975 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:REVIEW OF 201 FILE ON U.S. CITIZEN. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F27 : 1998.05.06.14:51:22:466108 : | ||||
| 10145 | 104-10519-10108 | 11/03/2017 | In Full | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ILLEGIBLE | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/03/2017 | JFK64-55 : F26 : 1999.03.15.08:31:44:966129 : | 6 | ||
| 10146 | 104-10519-10108 | 07/24/2017 | In Full | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ILLEGIBLE | CIA | JFK | 06/08/2017 | JFK64-55 : F26 : 1999.03.15.08:31:44:966129 : | ||||
| 10147 | 104-10519-10107 | 07/24/2017 | In Full | CIA | 08/24/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF OF STATION HAVANA | CHIEF, WHD | DISPATCH: ILLEGIBLE | CIA | JFK | 06/08/2017 | JFK64-55 : F26 : 1999.03.15.08:30:18:310129 : ILLEGIBLE | ||
| 10148 | 104-10519-10227 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/02/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PERSONAL RECORD QUESTIONNAIRE | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F24 : 1999.07.21.07:42:55:106128 : | 5 | ||
| 10149 | 104-10519-10227 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/02/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PERSONAL RECORD QUESTIONNAIRE | 5 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F24 : 1999.07.21.07:42:55:106128 : | 5 | ||
| 10150 | 104-10220-10006 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/25/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PROCESSING BRANCH | KOHLER, D | INSTRUCTION SHEET:REQUEST PRQ I AND II | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F24 : 1998.05.01.15:13:35:670120 : | 1 |
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