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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23151 | 104-10186-10148 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/02/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT:BUILDINGS AND SECURITY OF THE DIRECCION GENERAL DE INTELIGENCIA (DGI) | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.08:52:02:310120 : This is a 3 page Document Vices a 2 page Document | 2 | ||
| 23152 | 104-10186-10150 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/01/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT:DIRECCION GENERAL DE INTELIGENCIA (DGI) PERSONNEL ABROAD | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.08:56:36:373120 : | 2 | ||
| 23153 | 104-10186-10154 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/26/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT:LUISA RODRIGUEZ CALDERON | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.09:04:51:436120 : 2 IDENTICAL COPIES OF REPORT | 2 | ||
| 23154 | 104-10186-10157 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/18/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT:"MAYRA" (AN ALIAS) | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.09:09:00:560120 : 2 IDENTICAL COPIES OF REPORT | 2 | ||
| 23155 | 104-10186-10174 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/16/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT: RAFAEL FRANCISCO TAVERAS ROSARIO | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 20040310-1056329 : | 2 | ||
| 23156 | 104-10186-10193 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/10/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT: TEUDYS TRUTIE MATILLA ALIAS "TEOBALDO" | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.11:29:11:250120 : | 2 | ||
| 23157 | 104-10186-10196 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/10/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT:TOMAS TOIRAC ORTIZ | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.13:11:50:483120 : | 2 | ||
| 23158 | 104-10186-10216 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/04/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT: FELIX RAFAEL LNU, ALIAS "ALBERTO" AND ELVA LNU, ALIAS "ELISA" | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.13:39:20:326120 : | 2 | ||
| 23159 | 104-10186-10218 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/17/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT:RENE DEPESTRE, HAITIAN COMMUNIST LEADER | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.13:42:27:560120 : 2 IDENTICAL COPIES OF REPORT | 2 | ||
| 23160 | 104-10186-10219 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT:BALDEMIRO CASTRO GARCIA | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.13:44:07:576120 : 2 IDENTICAL COPIES OF REPORT | 2 | ||
| 23161 | 104-10186-10221 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT:JOSE CASSA LAGRONO | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.13:47:07:076120 : | 2 | ||
| 23162 | 104-10186-10222 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT:JAIME DURAN HERNANDO | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.13:51:47:373120 : | 2 | ||
| 23163 | 104-10186-10223 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/13/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT: "CASTOR" (PSEUDONYM) | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F4 : 1998.05.11.13:53:04:983120 : | 2 | ||
| 23164 | 104-10186-10439 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/08/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WH/C/RR/OS | MFR- GENERAL AMMUG/1 DEBRIEFING REPORT 33. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.17.13:07:34:390108 : | 2 |
| 23165 | 104-10186-10440 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/10/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WH/C/RR/OS | MFR- GENERAL AMMUG/1 DEBRIEFING REPORT 292. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.17.13:09:00:793108 : | 2 |
| 23166 | 104-10186-10441 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/09/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WH/C/RR/OS | MFR- GENERAL: AMMUG/1 DEBRIEFING REPORT 291. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.17.13:12:28:090108 : | 2 |
| 23167 | 104-10186-10442 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/09/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WH/C/RR/OS | MFR- GENERAL: AMMUG/1 DEBRIEFING REPORT 29. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.17.13:13:58:966108 : | 2 |
| 23168 | 104-10186-10443 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/09/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WH/C/RR/OS | MFR- GENERAL AMUG/1 DEBRIEFIING REPORT 289. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.17.13:15:39:483108 : | 2 |
| 23169 | 104-10186-10444 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/09/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WH/C/RR/OS | MFR- GENERAL AMMUG/1 DEBRIEFING REPORT 289. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.17.13:16:44:793108 : | 2 |
| 23170 | 104-10186-10445 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/09/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | WH/C/RR/OS | MFR- GENERAL AMMUG/1 DEBRIEFING REPORT 298. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.17.13:18:05:950108 : | 2 |
| 23171 | 104-10186-10449 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/09/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | C/WH/C/RR/OS | SUBJECT: AMMUG/1 DEBRIEFING REPORT #36 - "MARCIA." | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.18.17:36:01:483102 : | 2 |
| 23172 | 104-10186-10450 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/09/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | C/WH/C/RR/OS | SUBJECT: AMMUG/1 DEBRIEFING REPORT #35 - "MANUEL." | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.18.17:37:34:390102 : | 2 |
| 23173 | 104-10186-10451 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/08/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | C/WH/C/RR/OS | SUBJECT: AMMUG/1 DEBRIEFING REPORT #316 - "ZORAIDA." | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.18.17:39:21:186102 : | 2 |
| 23174 | 104-10186-10452 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/08/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | C/WH/C/RR/OS | SUBJECT: AMMUG/1 DEBRIEFING REPORT #315 - "VIDALINA." | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.18.17:41:23:686102 : | 2 |
| 23175 | 104-10187-10011 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | COS, MEXICO CITY | LIEMPTY PROGRESS REPORT FOR FOURTH QUARTER 1962. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F39 : 20040310-1056336 : | 2 |
| 23176 | 104-10187-10038 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/25/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH/OPERATIONS (MR. HOOD) | CHIEF, WH/SA/CI | HANDLING OF AMMUG-1 OPERATION. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F30 : 1998.05.13.17:44:55:543107 : | 2 |
| 23177 | 104-10187-10040 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MANAGUA | DIRECTOR | CABLE:GONZALEZ ARREST AND SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDING POSSIBLE | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F2 : 1998.05.14.16:02:39:106120 : | 2 |
| 23178 | 104-10187-10045 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/08/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH/SA | COS, MEXICO CITY | DISPATCH:OPERATIONAL/IDENTIFICATION OF PHOTOS BY AMMUG-1 | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F2 : 1998.05.15.09:48:51:793120 : | 2 |
| 23179 | 104-10187-10046 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: FOR MEXI: REF A REPORTED INFO FROM (ASSET) (ONE OF..) | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-22 : F2 : 1998.05.15.09:51:17:436120 : | 2 |
| 23180 | 104-10187-10052 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: CONTACTS OF (ASSET) OUTSIDE SALV AS LISTED PARA TWO REF ARE | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-22 : F2 : 1998.05.15.10:19:45:983120 : | 2 |
| 23181 | 104-10187-10057 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/03/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: CASE OFFICER | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-22 : F2 : 1998.05.15.10:32:01:090120 : LARGELY ILLEGIBLE | 2 |
| 23182 | 104-10187-10067 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE:RE PARA FOUR REF, APPROPRIATE HDQS COMPONENT WAS CONSULTED CONCERNING | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-22 : F2 : 1998.05.15.10:52:43:966120 : | 2 |
| 23183 | 104-10187-10070 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SAN SALVADOR | CABLE: IN ACCORDANCE REFS (DELETION) MET (DELETION) MORNING | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F2 : 1998.05.15.11:10:46:390120 : PARTS ILLEGIBLE | 2 |
| 23184 | 104-10187-10073 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/24/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SAN SALVADOR | CABLE:ARRANGEMENTS FOR INTERROGATION INVOLVED | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F2 : 1998.05.15.11:38:40:090120 : | 2 |
| 23185 | 104-10187-10082 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/05/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE-ACCORDING A CUBAN AGENT MERCEDES "MECHE" ESCAMILLA LIVED AT NUEVO LEON 229 ADDRESS WITH BROTHER JOSE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-22 : F31 : 1998.05.15.16:22:30:623107 : | 2 |
| 23186 | 104-10187-10091 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/03/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE-CUBAN DEFECTOR. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-22 : F31 : 1998.05.15.16:55:13:810107 : | 2 |
| 23187 | 104-10187-10099 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/08/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE-REF A REPORTED INFO FROM CUBAN ASSET. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-22 : F31 : 1998.05.15.17:09:47:483107 : | 2 |
| 23188 | 104-10187-10110 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/28/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | WH8 | CABLE - OFFICERS MET MORNING 8 SEPTEMBER. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F31-B : 1998.05.15.19:57:50:326102 : | 2 |
| 23189 | 104-10187-10113 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/30/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SAN SALVADOR | CABLE - OFFICER AND CUBAN DEFECTOR ONCE ALONE SAW DALTON MORNING 3 SEPTEMBER. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F31-B : 1998.05.15.20:43:24:030102 : | 2 |
| 23190 | 104-10187-10119 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE - APPROPRIATE HDQS COMPONENT WAS CONSULTED | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-22 : F31-B : 1998.05.16.09:49:08:403109 : | 2 |
| 23191 | 104-10187-10133 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SAN SALVADOR | CABLE- REF SALV (IN 72839) CUBAN DEFECTOR, CUBAN TARGET. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F3 : 1998.05.16.10:09:54:716108 : | 2 |
| 23192 | 104-10187-10135 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/12/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SAN SALVADOR | CABLE ON CUBAN DEFECTOR. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F3 : 1998.05.16.10:13:07:686108 : | 2 |
| 23193 | 104-10187-10140 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SAN SALVADOR | CABLE- NEED FOR SECURITY HAS EMPHASIZED DURING BRIEFING. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F3 : 1998.05.16.10:22:30:030108 : | 2 |
| 23194 | 104-10187-10141 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/21/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WH-8 | SAN SALVADOR | CABLE - ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFO FROM SURVEILLANCE | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F31-B : 1998.05.16.10:25:23:250109 : | 2 |
| 23195 | 104-10187-10144 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/24/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WH8 | SAN SALVADOR | CABLE - ARRANGEMENTS FOR DALTON INTERROGATION | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F31-B : 20040310-1056343 : | 2 |
| 23196 | 104-10187-10152 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/22/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SAN SALVADOR | DIRECTOR | CABLE- HDQS HAS DECIDED TO SURFACE CUBAN DEFECTOR INFO DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF CENTRAL AMERICAN MINISTERS IN TEGU IN EARLY SEPTEMBER 64. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F3 : 1998.05.16.10:59:21:623108 : | 2 |
| 23197 | 104-10187-10153 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/19/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SAN SALVADOR | CABLE- AS REPORTED SALV 5171 STATION ASSET AN OLD CLASSMATE OF TARGET. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F3 : 1998.05.16.11:02:40:356108 : | 2 |
| 23198 | 104-10187-10157 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MANA | CABLE-MAKE FULL SCALE EFFORT LOCATE AND RECURIT S HOMENO. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F3 : 1998.05.16.11:18:31:263108 : | 2 |
| 23199 | 104-10187-10170 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/20/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SAN SALVADO | SUMMARY OF REPORT. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F4 : 1998.05.18.18:55:58:420102 : | 2 |
| 23200 | 104-10187-10172 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/24/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | GUATEMALA CITY | PER INSTRUCTIONS REF STATION PASSED NAMES TO OTHERS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-22 : F4 : 1998.05.18.19:38:11:030102 : | 2 |
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