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 |
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1251 | 104-10119-10358 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/24/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | EXTRACT:7 PAGES FROM DISPATCH/AMTRUNK/1 | 8 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK43 : F24B : 1997.07.27.15:15:51:950106 : DUPLICATE OF 104-10102-10236 | 8 | ||
1252 | 104-10100-10391 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | BOOK MESSAGE (MULTIPLE ADDEES) | DIRECTOR | WORLD BRIEF | 10 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F7 : 1996.10.10.17:29:03:420075 : | 10 |
1253 | 104-10100-10396 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | USING FUNDS TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC ELECTION SLATE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F7 : 20040108-1032362 : | 1 |
1254 | 104-10100-10403 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/21/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | TRACE REQUEST ON YAMADA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F9 : 1996.10.17.14:47:49:233092 : | 1 |
1255 | 104-10100-10407 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/23/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BOOK MESSAGE (MULTIPLE ADDEES) | DIRECTOR | NEAR EAST - AFRICA BRIEF | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F9 : 1996.10.18.10:00:58:356092 : | 2 |
1256 | 104-10100-10419 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BOOK MESSAGE (MULTIPLE ADDEES) | DIRECTOR | CONCURRENCE OF ADDEES OFFICE HOURS OBSERVED SAME AS COVER MISSION | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F9 : 1996.10.21.12:23:12:810092 : | 1 |
1257 | 104-10100-10432 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BOOK MESSAGE (MULTIPLE ADDEES) | DIRECTOR | NEAR EAST - AFRICA BRIEF | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F9 : 1996.10.28.14:12:02:966092 : | 4 |
1258 | 104-10100-10433 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | HQS CONCURS IN NOT USING ASSET'S WIFE FOR SW AT PRESENT | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F9 : 1996.10.28.14:20:03:373092 : | 2 |
1259 | 104-10100-10434 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | APPROVAL TO ADVANCE $2 TO ASSET'S WIFE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F9 : 1996.10.28.14:26:01:716092 : | 1 |
1260 | 104-10100-10436 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | DECISION TO MOVE CA ASSETS | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F9 : 20040913-1126661 : | 3 |
1261 | 104-10100-10437 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/30/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BOOK MESSAGE (MULTIPLE ADDEES) | DIRECTOR | POINTS FOR DISCUSSION WITH SOVIETS RE CURRENT USSR ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES | 6 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F9 : 1996.10.31.15:06:00:200092 : | 6 |
1262 | 104-10100-10447 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/30/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | PSEUDO NAME IN KEYWORDS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F9 : 20040108-1032370 : | 1 |
1263 | 104-10101-10002 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/31/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BOOK MESSAGE (MULTIPLE ADDEES) | DIRECTOR | NEAR EAST - AFRICA BRIEF | 5 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F9 : 1996.11.08.11:08:15:076092 : | 5 |
1264 | 104-10101-10053 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | NO TRACES SUBJ REFERENCE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F7 : 1997.05.05.17:57:08:466106 : | 1 |
1265 | 104-10101-10075 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/21/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BOOK MESSAGE | DIRECTOR | SOVIET SUPPORT FOR GBENYE. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F7 : 1997.05.05.19:51:10:763106 : | 4 |
1266 | 104-10101-10080 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/22/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | PROVIDE LETTER DROP | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F7 : 1997.05.05.20:09:33:780106 : | 1 |
1267 | 104-10101-10111 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | NO TRACES SUBJ REFERENCE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F7 : 1997.05.07.08:41:58:873082 : | 1 |
1268 | 104-10101-10112 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | NO TRACES SUBJ REFERENCE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F7 : 1997.05.07.08:48:33:920082 : | 1 |
1269 | 104-10101-10128 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE:DAWSON L. YANARD, IDEN A, HQS JAPAN DESK STAFF OFFICER - TRAVEL PLANS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.12.07:46:41:450106 : | 1 |
1270 | 104-10101-10129 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE:IDENS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.12.07:49:15:200106 : | 1 |
1271 | 104-10101-10133 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BOOK MESSAGE/MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | CABLE:ADDRESSEES ARE REQUESTED REPORT AND TRY THWART ANY EFFORTS - PURCHASE AIRCRAFT | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.12.08:04:52:233106 : | 3 |
1272 | 104-10101-10155 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | CABLE:BOOK MESSAGE/NEAR EAST-AFRICA BRIEF. | 8 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.12.18:07:26:686106 : | 8 |
1273 | 104-10101-10158 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TEGUCIGALPA, MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IN VIEW FACT THAT SWLUCK TRAVEL TO CUBA NOT AT ALL- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 20040108-1032764 : | 1 |
1274 | 104-10101-10161 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/09/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | CABLE:BOOK MESSAGE/NEAR EAST AFRICA BRIEF | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.12.18:37:03:106106 : | 1 |
1275 | 104-10101-10175 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK CABLE:THERE ARE INDICATIONS THAT EXCELLENT EXPLOITATION MOST AREAS | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.12.19:30:11:640106 : | 2 |
1276 | 104-10101-10181 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASED NOTE FROM REFS A AND B THAT AMTURVY NET- ACCESS TO DIPLOMATIC POUCH | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 20040108-1032767 : | 2 |
1277 | 104-10101-10189 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK CABLE:ULTIMATE POSITION OAS WILL TAKE WITH REGARD TO VENEZUELAN COMPLAINT | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.15.08:04:13:403106 : | 2 |
1278 | 104-10101-10203 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE:HQS UNDERSTANDS MEXI CAPABILITY FOR BAGGAGE SEARCH LIMITED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.15.17:28:38:123106 : | 1 |
1279 | 104-10101-10207 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK CABLE:NEAR EAST-AFRICA BRIEF | 5 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.15.17:39:56:903106 : | 5 |
1280 | 104-10101-10208 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE:REF A SUSPICIONS CONFIRMED WITH SEVERAL VARIATION PP NUMBERS - PLANNING DEBRIEFINGS? | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.15.17:42:47:170106 : | 1 |
1281 | 104-10101-10215 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK CABLE:2 DECEMBER IS 46TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF SOVIET DOS SECURITY ORGANIZATION. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.15.18:21:47:170106 : | 3 |
1282 | 104-10101-10216 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK MESSAGE:NEAR EAST-AFRICA BRIEF | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.15.18:24:39:890106 : | 2 |
1283 | 104-10101-10227 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/17/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK CABLE:FYI: ACTION INTENDED PARA 2 REF WAS UNATTRIBUTABLE SURFACING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.15.19:08:24:920106 : | 1 |
1284 | 104-10101-10232 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK MESSAGE:NEAR EAST-AFRICA BRIEF. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.19.16:01:44:750106 : | 2 |
1285 | 104-10101-10233 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE:APPRECIATE REF D ASSISTANCE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.19.16:04:18:310106 : | 1 |
1286 | 104-10101-10239 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK MESSAGE:REUTERS, UPI, AP REPORT FROM MOSCOW 18 DECEMBER THAT APPROX FIVE HUNDRED AFRICAN STUDENTS GATHERED | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.19.16:27:06:043106 : PORTIONS ILLEGIBLE | 4 |
1287 | 104-10101-10248 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE:HQS DESIRES MEXI UNDERTAKE EFFORT PROVIDE REPORT ON | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.19.17:00:30:310106 : | 2 |
1288 | 104-10101-10249 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK MESSAGE:WORLD BRIEF | 8 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.19.17:04:04:873106 : | 8 |
1289 | 104-10101-10250 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK MESSAGE:LATIN AMERICA BRIEF. | 7 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.19.17:07:33:280106 : | 7 |
1290 | 104-10101-10254 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/20/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK MESSAGE:NEAR EAST-AFRICA BRIEF. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.19.17:35:17:280106 : | 2 |
1291 | 104-10101-10255 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/20/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | BOOK CABLE:FOLLOWING, AS WELL AS EARLIER, CABLES THIS SERIES INTENDED | 5 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.19.17:38:17:560106 : | 5 |
1292 | 104-10101-10256 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/21/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | COMMUNICATIONS | BOOK MESSAGE:NOW ACTIVE MEMBER AXANET AND AUTHORIZED HANDLE ODYOKE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.19.17:45:40:390106 : | 1 |
1293 | 104-10101-10267 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/21/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI INFO MANI, HONG | DIRECTOR | CABLE:REQUEST TRACES HENRY YAMADA, CIT US, PDOB CALIFORNIA 1923, JAPAN 1946-48 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 1997.05.19.18:20:47:936106 : | 1 |
1294 | 104-10102-10013 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/03/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | LENGTHY MEETING 1 AND 2 AUG DOSD FIRMLY DETERMINED RETURN CUBA IN EFFORT OVERTHROW REGIME. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK34 : F7 : 1993.07.19.16:13:50:810270 : | 3 |
1295 | 104-10102-10014 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/17/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | PARIS | TWO LENGTHY SESSIONS ON 16 AUG | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK34 : F7 : 1993.07.19.16:17:32:280270 : | 4 |
1296 | 104-10102-10037 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/18/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF POLITICAL PRISONERS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK34 : F4 : 1993.07.19.17:01:06:870300 : | 2 | ||
1297 | 104-10102-10050 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/01/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TFW/FI | SUMMARY OF CONTACTS WITH AMWHIP AND AMLASH | 30 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK34 : F7 : 1993.07.19.17:19:10:280270 : | 30 | |
1298 | 104-10102-10072 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/30/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY OF OLTMANS CLAIMED HE HAD BEEN ARRESTED AT THE AGE OF 19 (1944 BY THE GERMAN S.S. | 56 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK34 : F16 : 1993.07.19.17:51:37:030270 : | 56 | ||
1299 | 104-10102-10157 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/04/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE:SUBJ REFS CONTACTED | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK34 : F19 : 1993.07.20.09:22:23:370530 : | 3 |
1300 | 104-10102-10158 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/04/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE:ESPINOSA ACTIVITIES SPAIN NOT KNOWN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK34 : F19 : 1993.07.20.09:24:18:280530 : | 1 |
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