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.
JFK Table
| 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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| 22601 | 104-10162-10080 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/25/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE - C/S COMMENT: TO COMPLETE PAGE 1 PARA 1 LINE 4 TO READ: "...WHO RECENTLY TRAVELLED SPAIN AS REP MANUEL ARTIME BUESA SEEKING SUPPORT GOS BEHALF ARTIME AND ANTI-CASTRO GROUP." | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 1997.12.05.10:54:18:250092 : | 1 |
| 22602 | 104-10162-10081 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/24/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | D/FBI, ATTN: MR. S. J. PAPICH | DD/PLANS | LETTER - SPANISH SUPPORT OF ANTI-CASTRO ELEMENTS IN MIAMI, FLORIDA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 1997.12.05.11:01:27:670092 : | 1 |
| 22603 | 104-10162-10083 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/21/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 1997.12.05.11:12:00:090092 : | 1 |
| 22604 | 104-10162-10084 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/11/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE HQS POSITION OF ASSET'S VENTURE AND A SECURITY RISK. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 1997.12.05.12:29:22:030092 : | 1 |
| 22605 | 104-10162-10088 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMMASH | CABLE RE DISCUSSIONS OF 14 SEPT MEETING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F13 : 1997.12.05.12:44:50:653092 : | 1 |
| 22606 | 104-10162-10093 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/14/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | BELL | CABLE - AMBIDDY-1 OUTFITTED WITH WINTER CLOTHES AT HQS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F14 : 1997.12.08.09:44:52:293092 : | 1 |
| 22607 | 104-10162-10095 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/10/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | BELL | CABLE RE MONEY AND CLOTHING FOR AMBIDDY-1. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F14 : 1997.12.08.09:50:02:670092 : | 1 |
| 22608 | 104-10162-10096 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/10/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | WAVE | OPERATIONAL CABLE RE AMBIDDY-1 BEING ESCORTED WASH. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F14 : 1997.12.08.09:51:56:983092 : | 1 |
| 22609 | 104-10162-10098 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/08/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | JMRAND | CABLE RE SEVEN AGENTS MENTIONED IN PARA 5 REF A NOT AMBIDDY-1'S TEAM MEMBERS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F14 : 20040301-1051604 : | 1 |
| 22610 | 104-10162-10106 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/WH/4/CI | WH/4/PROP | MEMO - MANUEL ARTIME BUESA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F14 : 1997.12.08.10:48:16:780092 : | 1 |
| 22611 | 104-10162-10108 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/09/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TSB/IB | RECEIPT FOR AUTHENTICATION MATERIALS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F14 : 1997.12.08.10:54:32:826092 : | 1 | |
| 22612 | 104-10162-10109 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/06/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | BELL | CABLE INFO ON AMBIDDY-1. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F14 : 1997.12.08.10:56:34:280092 : | 1 |
| 22613 | 104-10162-10114 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/WH/4 | STATION HAVANA FILES CONTAIN NO TRACES OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS (LIST OF CUBAN NAMES) | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F5 : 1997.12.08.15:08:47:670092 : | 1 | |
| 22614 | 104-10162-10115 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | LIST OF CUBAN NAMES AND NUMBERS (PAGE 29). | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F5 : 1997.12.08.15:12:42:810092 : | 1 | ||
| 22615 | 104-10162-10116 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/20/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, CI/CA | CHIEF, WH/4 | MEMO - CANCELLATION OF POA'S. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F5 : 1997.12.08.15:16:24:686092 : | 1 |
| 22616 | 104-10162-10118 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/16/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, CI/OA | CHIEF, WH/4 | MEMO - EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVALS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F5 : 1997.12.08.15:21:09:216092 : | 1 |
| 22617 | 104-10162-10120 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/30/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WH/4 | RESPONSE TO GREEN LIST REQUEST RE SANTIAGO ALVAREZ FERNANDEZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F5 : 1997.12.09.08:37:13:436092 : | 1 | |
| 22618 | 104-10162-10121 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/30/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CI/OA AND SD/SSD/OS | WH/4 | REQUEST FOR PROVISIONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVAL FOR SANTIAGO ALVAREZ FERNANDEZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F5 : 1997.12.09.08:40:38:513092 : | 1 |
| 22619 | 104-10162-10148 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | WAVE | CABLE: PLANNING SELF SPONSORED TRIP SEE PRES. RENE SCHECK GUTIERREZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F16 : 1997.12.09.16:04:33:390107 : | 1 |
| 22620 | 104-10162-10155 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | PANAMA CITY | RESPONSIBILITY FOR CABLE HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED FROM WH TO SAS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F16 : 1997.12.09.16:29:27:670107 : | 1 |
| 22621 | 104-10162-10160 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/23/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | KUSODA OFFICERS ACCOMPLISH REQ REF AND UFGT-778. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F20 : 1997.12.09.16:38:06:576108 : | 1 |
| 22622 | 104-10162-10161 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIR | REQUEST WAVE DISCUSS WITH CRIMMINS AND ADVISE PACY HIS VIEW RE ARTIME INVITATION TO RALLY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F16 : 1997.12.09.16:39:20:076107 : | 1 |
| 22623 | 104-10162-10162 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIR | POA REINSDOSD AMBIDDY 1. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F16 : 1997.12.09.16:42:38:106107 : | 1 |
| 22624 | 104-10162-10166 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/23/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SAS | CI/OPERATIONAL APPROVAL&SUPP DIV | PROVISIONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVAL GRANTED MANUEL FRANCISCO ARTIME BUESA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F16 : 1997.12.09.16:49:32:686107 : | 1 |
| 22625 | 104-10162-10175 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/23/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIR | ARTIME ETA MEXI. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:07:27:076107 : | 1 |
| 22626 | 104-10162-10177 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/21/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | HAVANA | PLANNED KUCAGE EXPLOITATION ARTIME/VARONA ENTAILS SLIGHT POSSIBILITY THEIR IDENTIFICATION FROM PRESS PHOTO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:17:37:263107 : | 1 |
| 22627 | 104-10162-10178 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/08/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HABANA | DIRECTOR | LATEST PLANS ARTIME | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:17:44:733108 : | 1 |
| 22628 | 104-10162-10179 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/20/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | WITHHELD | ARTIME NOT TOLD KUBARK ARRANGING PUBLICITY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:19:47:890107 : | 1 |
| 22629 | 104-10162-10180 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/19/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIR | ARTIME ETA MEXI STILL UNCERTAIN BECAUSE OF INITIAL DIFFICULTY OBTAINING MEXICAN VISA IN MIAMI. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:21:48:310107 : | 1 |
| 22630 | 104-10162-10181 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/24/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | CHIEF OF STATION HABANA | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:22:42:263108 : | 1 |
| 22631 | 104-10162-10182 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/18/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | INSTRUCT ARTIME CHECK IN HOTEL DEL PRADO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:22:59:793107 : | 1 |
| 22632 | 104-10162-10183 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/18/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | HAVANA | ADVISE OPIM ARTIME ARRIVAL MEXI. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:26:08:170107 : | 1 |
| 22633 | 104-10162-10185 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/18/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIR | ARTIME DEPARTURE FOR MEXI PLANNED AFTERNOON 19 DECEMBER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:27:37:293107 : | 1 |
| 22634 | 104-10162-10187 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/16/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | RECOMMENDS HQS CONSIDER POSSIBILITY PERSONAL DEBRIEFING OF SUBJECT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:31:10:250107 : | 1 |
| 22635 | 104-10162-10190 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/15/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HABANA | DIR | CONCUR STATION PASS LETTER AND NOTE TO BALBINO AFTER NOTIFICATION ARTIME ARRIVAL MEXICO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:35:45:293107 : | 1 |
| 22636 | 104-10162-10193 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/11/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | CABLE:NEXT ATTEMPT EXFILTRATE ARTIME AND VARONA WILL BE MAKE OVER WEEKEND 12-14 DECEMBER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F10 : 1997.12.09.17:42:26:543107 : | 1 |
| 22637 | 104-10162-10199 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/14/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SMERYAGE, CLARENCE E. | WITHHELD | REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT OF AN INCOMING SW MESSAGE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F15 : 1997.12.09.19:03:13:483031 : | 1 |
| 22638 | 104-10162-10201 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/26/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MANUEL ARTIME'S POLITICAL TESTAMENT FOR SPANISH AMERICA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F15 : 1997.12.09.19:06:38:170031 : | 1 | ||
| 22639 | 104-10162-10202 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/24/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CABLE RE ARTIME AND POSSIBILITY OF ARREST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F15 : 1997.12.09.19:09:13:450031 : | 1 | ||
| 22640 | 104-10162-10203 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/16/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CABLE RE ARTIME DESCRIBED AS HEAD OF INVADING ARMY & NEED TO ELIMINATE REFERENCES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F15 : 1997.12.09.19:12:12:873031 : | 1 | ||
| 22641 | 104-10162-10211 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/23/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | BELL | CABLE RE HQS PLANS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F15 : 1997.12.09.19:25:07:530031 : | 1 |
| 22642 | 104-10162-10214 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/13/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | BELL | CABLE RE ELECTIONS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F15 : 1997.12.09.19:35:02:686031 : | 1 |
| 22643 | 104-10162-10232 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SOURCE INFORMED STATION IDEN LEFT FOR GUATEMALA CITY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-1 : F12 : 1997.12.10.09:57:08:936082 : | 1 | |
| 22644 | 104-10162-10235 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/01/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMASH | DIRECTOR | INDIVIDUALS IN MEXICO CAN BE BROUGHT IN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F12 : 1997.12.10.13:37:50:420082 : | 1 |
| 22645 | 104-10163-10004 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/19/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI INFO DIR, WAVE | WITHHELD | CABLE - AZCUE DEPARTED MONTREAL FOR MEXI. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-2 : F11 : 1997.12.11.14:05:16:623092 : | 1 |
| 22646 | 104-10163-10006 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/16/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE - AZCUE WENT TO MONTREAL TO LOOK OVER REAL EDOS ASSIGNED CUBANS FOR EXPO 67. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-2 : F11 : 20040301-1051730 : | 1 |
| 22647 | 104-10163-10007 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/12/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE - RE AZCUE WENT MONTREAL LOOK OVER REAL EDOS ASSIGNED CUBAN GOVT FOR CANADIAN WORLD'S FAIR SCHEDULED SPRING 67. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-2 : F11 : 1997.12.12.09:36:05:856092 : | 1 |
| 22648 | 104-10121-10143 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/19/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SRD | SBB | INDICES SEARCH REQUEST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F23 : 1997.09.15.13:42:42:560092 : | 1 |
| 22649 | 104-10121-10147 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/22/1954 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS, LINCOLN | WITHHELD | PERSONAL MAIL FOR MORALES WIFE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F23 : 20040225-1048984 : | 1 |
| 22650 | 104-10121-10155 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/03/1954 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SPECIAL SECURITY DIVISION | PRESTON, HOWARD, ADMIN OFFICER, PBS | MEMO - LIMITED PASS FOR MR. DAVID MORALES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F23 : 1997.09.15.14:56:56:983092 : | 1 |
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