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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11051 | 104-10059-10236 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/20/1975 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO FOR THE RECORD | (DELETION) | MEETING WITH MR. BURT WIDES (SENATE STAFF MEMBERS). | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK8 : F26 : 20031208-1021135 : | 3 |
| 11052 | 104-10248-10267 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/04/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | (DELETION) | CABLE: ATTN BILL WILKINSON REQUEST CONFIRMATION SECURITY APPROVAL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK40 : F25C : 1998.05.19.15:36:59:340120 : | 1 |
| 11053 | 104-10248-10267 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/04/1958 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | (DELETION) | CABLE: ATTN BILL WILKINSON REQUEST CONFIRMATION SECURITY APPROVAL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK40 : F25C : 1998.05.19.15:36:59:340120 : | 1 |
| 11054 | 104-10120-10377 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/08/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHEF, CENTRAL COVER GROUP | (DELETION), C/ASSESSMENT & EVAL. | COVER SUPPORT FOR A&E PSYCHOLOGISTS PARTICIPATING IN SR/1 RECRUITMENT PROGRAM. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK43 : F24A : 1994.03.31.17:36:25:560028 : | 2 |
| 11055 | 104-10120-10377 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/08/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHEF, CENTRAL COVER GROUP | (DELETION), C/ASSESSMENT & EVAL. | COVER SUPPORT FOR A&E PSYCHOLOGISTS PARTICIPATING IN SR/10 RECRUITMENT PROGRAM. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F24A : 1994.03.31.17:36:25:560028 : | 2 |
| 11056 | 104-10048-10113 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | (JM)WAVE | INTEL REPORT: "(1) SCHEDULED OVERFLIGHT OF CUBA BY THE MIRR ON 14 JULY 1964; "(2) EFFORTS OF JACK WRIGHT TO HIRE A PILOT TO OVERFLY CUBA " | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK2 : F15 : 1993.06.30.09:49:37:960510 : | 4 |
| 11057 | 104-10048-10113 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | (JM)WAVE | INTEL REPORT: "(1) SCHEDULED OVERFLIGHT OF CUBA BY THE MIRR ON 14 JULY 1964; "(2) EFFORTS OF JACK WRIGHT TO HIRE A PILOT TO OVERFLY CUBA " | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK2 : F15 : 1993.06.30.09:49:37:960510 : | 4 |
| 11058 | 104-10100-10005 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | (JM)WAVE | EFFORTS TO DETERMINE SUBJECT'S SUITABILITY AS RESIDENT AGENT | CIA | JFK | 06/13/2017 | JFK33 : F6 : 1993.07.19.17:03:39:750280 : | ||
| 11059 | 104-10100-10188 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | (JM)WAVE | CABLE RE OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS | CIA | JFK | 06/13/2017 | JFK33 : F5 : 1994.03.16.20:31:15:590006 : | ||
| 11060 | 119-10003-10212 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 39-141-122 | 0 | FBI REPORTS | 12 | FBI | ||||||
| 11061 | 157-10004-10278 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | SSCIA | 01/07/1971 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | MAHEU, ROBERT | A CIA EMPLOYEE | LETTER OF RESIGNATION TO ROBERT A. MAHEU | 1 | CIA | LETTER | 11/30/2017 | |||
| 11062 | 157-10004-10278 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | SSCIA | 01/07/1971 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | MAHEU, ROBERT | A CIA EMPLOYEE | LETTER OF RESIGNATION TO ROBERT A. MAHEU | 1 | CIA | LETTER | 03/12/2018 | |||
| 11063 | 124-90147-10080 | 11/17/2017 | In Part | FBI | 07/04/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-93072-80 | CIA | A FRIEND | 1 | CIT | HQ | 11/17/2017 | LET; ENCLOSURE | ||
| 11064 | 124-10266-10151 | 11/17/2017 | In Part | FBI | 06/10/1965 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 67-798-3150 | JOHNSON, LYNDON B. | A LOYAL, CONCERNED DL FBI EMPLOYEE | 9 | CIT | HQ | 11/17/2017 | INC MEMO | ||
| 11065 | 104-10050-10005 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/10/1977 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JOHN LEADER, IG STAFF | A. GOODPASTURE | BACKGROUND ON MEXICO STATION SUPPORT ASSETS (COVERAGE OF SOVIET AND CUBAN EMBASSIES). | 10 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK3 : F1 : 20040520-1091814 : | 10 |
| 11066 | 104-10050-10005 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/10/1977 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JOHN LEADER, IG STAFF | A. GOODPASTURE | BACKGROUND ON MEXICO STATION SUPPORT ASSETS (COVERAGE OF SOVIET AND CUBAN EMBASSIES). | 10 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK3 : F1 : 20040520-1091814 : | 10 |
| 11067 | 104-10217-10142 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/29/1971 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DR. GUILLERMO ALONSO PUJOL | A. VANISTENDAEL | PERSONAL LETTER IN FRENCH: CONCERNE - REINOL GONZALEZ | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-52 : F13 : 1998.05.03.17:12:21:076115 : | 3 |
| 11068 | 104-10217-10142 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/29/1971 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DR. GUILLERMO ALONSO PUJOL | A. VANISTENDAEL | PERSONAL LETTER IN FRENCH: CONCERNE - REINOL GONZALEZ | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-52 : F13 : 1998.05.03.17:12:21:076115 : | 3 |
| 11069 | 104-10229-10419 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/16/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | A. VARGAS, M.D. | REPORT:COPY OF DISCHARGE SUMMARY | 1 | PRIVATE | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-64 : F7 : 1998.10.22.15:58:09:873108 : FORMERLY UNIT INDEX: BOARD DETERMINATION DOC 104-10229-10092. | 1 | |
| 11070 | 104-10229-10419 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/16/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | A. VARGAS, M.D. | REPORT:COPY OF DISCHARGE SUMMARY | 1 | PRIVATE | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-64 : F7 : 1998.10.22.15:58:09:873108 : FORMERLY UNIT INDEX: BOARD DETERMINATION DOC 104-10229-10092. | 1 | |
| 11071 | 104-10510-10139 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/16/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | A. VARGAS. M.D. | COPY OF DISCHARGE SUMMARY | 1 | PRIVATE | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-64 : F7 : 1999.06.03.11:15:11:310128 : | 1 | |
| 11072 | 104-10510-10139 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/16/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | A. VARGAS. M.D. | COPY OF DISCHARGE SUMMARY | 1 | PRIVATE | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-64 : F7 : 1999.06.03.11:15:11:310128 : | 1 | |
| 11073 | 202-10002-10126 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 03/21/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | SECRETARY, JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF | A.P. GRAY, JR. | JCS 2304/171 - ACTION IN CUBA | 15 | JCS | #N/A | 03/09/2018 | JCS Central Files, Box 4. Memo from LTC Gray to Secretary, JCS re: Action in Cuba. | 15 | ||
| 11074 | 104-10111-10004 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, SB | A/CHIEF, SB/3 | LIVE ADDRESS IN NY. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK40 : F25 : 1994.03.10.13:46:21:250028 : | 2 |
| 11075 | 104-10111-10004 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, SB | A/CHIEF, SB/3 | LIVE ADDRESS IN NY. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK40 : F25 : 1994.03.10.13:46:21:250028 : | 2 |
| 11076 | 104-10180-10095 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/02/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | A/COPS/WH (SA) | MEMORANDUMM FOR THE RECORD: SUBJECT - MANOLO RAY | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-16 : F3 : 1998.04.04.18:41:46:856115 : | 3 | |
| 11077 | 104-10180-10095 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/02/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | A/COPS/WH (SA) | MEMORANDUMM FOR THE RECORD: SUBJECT - MANOLO RAY | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-16 : F3 : 1998.04.04.18:41:46:856115 : | 3 | |
| 11078 | 104-10227-10139 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/27/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH-4 | A/DDP/A | MEMORANDUM:DRAFT MEMORANDUM, DATED 26 OCTOBER 1961 (ATTACHED) | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:50:04:043115 : | 6 |
| 11079 | 104-10227-10139 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/27/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH-4 | A/DDP/A | MEMORANDUM:DRAFT MEMORANDUM, DATED 26 OCTOBER 1961 (ATTACHED) | 6 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:50:04:043115 : | 6 |
| 11080 | 104-10119-10085 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO DDP | A/DO/CA | WM BUCKLEY ARTICLE ON "THE INVISIBLE GOVERNMENT". | 5 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK43 : F18A : 1997.06.27.18:01:02:530106 : | 5 |
| 11081 | 104-10119-10085 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO DDP | A/DO/CA | WM BUCKLEY ARTICLE ON "THE INVISIBLE GOVERNMENT". | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK43 : F18A : 1997.06.27.18:01:02:530106 : | 5 |
| 11082 | 124-10324-10465 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 12/26/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 97-1792-3975 | NK | AARON | 2 | FBI | NY | 09/21/2017 | 2 | ||
| 11083 | 124-10226-10449 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 07/06/1961 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-86406-4X | DIRECTOR, FBI | ABBOTT, WILLIAM | 1 | ONI | HQ | 09/20/2017 | 4 | ||
| 11084 | 124-10283-10280 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 05/28/1954 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 100-30067-60 | DIRECTOR, FBI | ABRANDT, GUSTAV S. | 17 | FBI | #N/A | 02/27/2018 | RPT, TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 2 | 17 | ||
| 11085 | 104-10183-10196 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/26/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WH/SA/SO | ABRAZOS, MARZO | FORM:REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT OF AN INCOMING SW MESSAGE. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-19 : F4 : 20040304-1054893 : | 4 |
| 11086 | 104-10183-10196 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/26/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WH/SA/SO | ABRAZOS, MARZO | FORM:REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT OF AN INCOMING SW MESSAGE. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F4 : 20040304-1054893 : | 4 |
| 11087 | 104-10217-10052 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/23/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WE/6 | AC, WHD | SUBJECT: ELOY GUTIERREZ MENOYO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-52 : F15 : 1998.04.25.17:50:42:903102 : | 1 |
| 11088 | 104-10217-10052 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/23/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WE/6 | AC, WHD | SUBJECT: ELOY GUTIERREZ MENOYO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-52 : F15 : 1998.04.25.17:50:42:903102 : | 1 |
| 11089 | 104-10170-10170 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/28/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | AC/AF/6 | CABLE RE: REQUEST STATION TRACES ONLY ON AMERICAN CITIZEN WILLIAM (BILLIE) WAYNE DAZELL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-25 : F9 : 1998.03.10.20:25:43:293115 : | 1 |
| 11090 | 104-10170-10170 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/28/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | AC/AF/6 | CABLE RE: REQUEST STATION TRACES ONLY ON AMERICAN CITIZEN WILLIAM (BILLIE) WAYNE DAZELL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-25 : F9 : 1998.03.10.20:25:43:293115 : | 1 |
| 11091 | 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 |
| 11092 | 104-10130-10161 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 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 | 03/16/2018 | JFK46 : F14 : 1997.08.14.16:54:42:216102 : | 1 |
| 11093 | 104-10423-10002 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/13/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | THE RECORD | AC/CI/OG | MEMO FOR: MEETING OF MR. ROCCA WITH MEMBERS OF THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE STAFF | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK-RH12 : F218 : 20040325-1064876 : | 4 |
| 11094 | 104-10428-10020 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/13/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORKING FILES | AC/CI/OG | MEETING OF MR. ROCCA WITH MEMBERS OF THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE STAFF | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK-RH16 : F24 : 20040330-1069404 : | 4 | |
| 11095 | 104-10423-10002 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/13/1975 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | THE RECORD | AC/CI/OG | MEMO FOR: MEETING OF MR. ROCCA WITH MEMBERS OF THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE STAFF | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH12 : F218 : 20040325-1064876 : | 4 |
| 11096 | 104-10428-10020 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/13/1975 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORKING FILES | AC/CI/OG | MEETING OF MR. ROCCA WITH MEMBERS OF THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE STAFF | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH16 : F24 : 20040330-1069404 : | 4 | |
| 11097 | 104-10104-10262 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/20/1967 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OGC, CIA | AC/EURBC | JAMES GARRISON (MEMO RE CONNECTION WITH BERTRAND RUSSELL PEACE FOUNDATION). | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK37 : F12 : 1993.07.27.15:03:34:750620 : | 2 |
| 11098 | 104-10104-10262 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/20/1967 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OGC, CIA | AC/EURBC | JAMES GARRISON (MEMO RE CONNECTION WITH BERTRAND RUSSELL PEACE FOUNDATION). | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK37 : F12 : 1993.07.27.15:03:34:750620 : | 2 |
| 11099 | 104-10181-10036 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/13/1975 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DDO/PIC | AC/IPS | FOIA REQUEST ROUTING SHEET - SUBJECT: FOIA APPEAL JOHN CERVASE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-17 : F7 : 1998.03.18.18:43:42:950115 : | 1 |
| 11100 | 104-10181-10036 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/13/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DDO/PIC | AC/IPS | FOIA REQUEST ROUTING SHEET - SUBJECT: FOIA APPEAL JOHN CERVASE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-17 : F7 : 1998.03.18.18:43:42:950115 : | 1 |
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