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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23251 | 104-10215-10086 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/11/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SUBJ REF A NEVER APPEARED UNEF MTG SO LEAD FIZZLED | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-50 : F23 : 20040311-1057114 : | ||
23252 | 104-10516-10164 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SUBJ PASSED CLEARED LIST OF STATE SIDE CONTACTS. (PARTS ILLEGIBLE) | CIA | JFK | 06/24/2017 | JFK64-46 : F10B : 1999.06.11.11:21:13:013128 : | ||
23253 | 104-10186-10408 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/11/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SUBJ PARA 1E AND 2 OF REF A PROBABLY IDEN WITH JORGE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:55:26:030120 : | 1 |
23254 | 104-10186-10408 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/11/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SUBJ PARA 1E AND 2 OF REF A PROBABLY IDEN WITH JORGE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:55:26:030120 : | 1 |
23255 | 104-10245-10031 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/15/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: SUBJ NOT KUBARK CONNECTED. CANNOT ASCERTAIN IF HAVE U.S. VISAS | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-71 : F2 : 1998.06.09.20:40:32:216115 : | ||
23256 | 104-10220-10281 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: SUBJ DPOB 1 SEP 25, HAVA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.09:48:47:780109 : | 2 |
23257 | 104-10220-10281 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: SUBJ DPOB 1 SEP 25, HAVA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.09:48:47:780109 : | 2 |
23258 | 104-10103-10193 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/18/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS, JMWAVE, MADRID | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STRONGLY CONCUR THAT NO PHYSICAL ELIMINATION MISSIONS BE GIVEN TO AMLASH/1. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK36 : F31 : 1993.07.22.10:53:33:780410 : | 3 |
23259 | 104-10103-10193 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/18/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS, JMWAVE, MADRID | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STRONGLY CONCUR THAT NO PHYSICAL ELIMINATION MISSIONS BE GIVEN TO AMLASH/1. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK36 : F31 : 1993.07.22.10:53:33:780410 : | 3 |
23260 | 104-10295-10143 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/18/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS INFO WAVE, MADRID | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STRONGLY CONCUR GROWERY THAT NO PHYSICAL ELIMINATION MISSIONS BE GIVEN AMLASH/1. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-50 : F23 : 1999.03.05.10:46:12:263128 : DUP OF 104-10103-10193 JFK36 F31 | 3 |
23261 | 104-10295-10143 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/18/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS INFO WAVE, MADRID | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STRONGLY CONCUR GROWERY THAT NO PHYSICAL ELIMINATION MISSIONS BE GIVEN AMLASH/1. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-50 : F23 : 1999.03.05.10:46:12:263128 : DUP OF 104-10103-10193 JFK36 F31 | 3 |
23262 | 104-10519-10161 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | WITHHELD | CABLE: STILL VERY MUCH INTERESTED. APPRECIATE WAVE FOLLOW UP. NO INDEX | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040329-1067285 : | 1 |
23263 | 104-10519-10161 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | WITHHELD | CABLE: STILL VERY MUCH INTERESTED. APPRECIATE WAVE FOLLOW UP. NO INDEX | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040329-1067285 : | 1 |
23264 | 104-10290-10033 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/02/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATIONS REQUESTED POUCH PRIORITY TO WAVE 700 AIRMAIL AND LOCALLY PURCHASED ENVELOPES | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 1999.03.15.10:22:59:466129 : | 1 |
23265 | 104-10290-10033 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/02/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATIONS REQUESTED POUCH PRIORITY TO WAVE 7 AIRMAIL AND LOCALLY PURCHASED ENVELOPES | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 1999.03.15.10:22:59:466129 : | 1 |
23266 | 104-10100-10070 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/30/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATION'S DOUBLE AGENTS OBVIOUSLY CANNOT DIRECT POINTED QUESTION TO | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 20040108-1032246 : | 1 |
23267 | 104-10100-10070 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/30/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATION'S DOUBLE AGENTS OBVIOUSLY CANNOT DIRECT POINTED QUESTION TO | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK33 : F8 : 20040108-1032246 : | 1 |
23268 | 104-10408-10166 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/09/1978 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | KDAFGHAN | CABLE: STATION WILL CONTACT SOURCE REGARDING HSCA INTERVIEW | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK-RH04 : F104 : 20040324-1064219 : | 1 |
23269 | 104-10408-10166 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/09/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | KDAFGHAN | CABLE: STATION WILL CONTACT SOURCE REGARDING HSCA INTERVIEW | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH04 : F104 : 20040324-1064219 : | 1 |
23270 | 104-10195-10163 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/24/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PRITY DIR | CABLE: STATION UNCLEAR AS TO PURPOSE SERVED BY PUBLICATION | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-30 : F9 : 20040310-1056542 : | 3 | |
23271 | 104-10195-10163 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/24/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PRITY DIR | CABLE: STATION UNCLEAR AS TO PURPOSE SERVED BY PUBLICATION | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-30 : F9 : 20040310-1056542 : | 3 | |
23272 | 104-10290-10367 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/26/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION TRAVEL WATCH FOR CUBAN OF OPERATIONAL INTEREST | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F4B : 20040322-1061800 : | 1 |
23273 | 104-10290-10367 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/26/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION TRAVEL WATCH FOR CUBAN OF OPERATIONAL INTEREST | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F4B : 20040322-1061800 : | 1 |
23274 | 104-10528-10448 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATION TRACES ERNESTO MONTES I BRADLEY, PERONISTA REFUGEE MEXICO | CIA | JFK | 06/24/2017 | JFK64-47 : F10 : 1999.07.09.10:43:44:890128 : | ||
23275 | 104-10529-10363 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/17/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATION TRACES ARE REQUESTED ALL ADDRESSEES | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 1999.07.20.09:46:28:983137 : | 1 |
23276 | 104-10529-10363 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/17/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATION TRACES ARE REQUESTED ALL ADDRESSEES | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 1999.07.20.09:46:28:983137 : | 1 |
23277 | 104-10218-10149 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/17/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | TEGUCIGALPA | CABLE: STATION TEGU HAS FOR SOME TIME CONSIDERED ZUNIGA | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-53 : F20 : 20040315-1058140 : | 2 |
23278 | 104-10218-10149 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/17/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | TEGUCIGALPA | CABLE: STATION TEGU HAS FOR SOME TIME CONSIDERED ZUNIGA | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-53 : F20 : 20040315-1058140 : | 2 |
23279 | 104-10422-10348 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILES | OTTAWA | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATION RECORDS REVEAL NO TRACE OSWALD | CIA | JFK | 06/24/2017 | JFK-RH11 : F207 : 20040324-1064669 : | ||
23280 | 104-10418-10045 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/05/1976 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR, INFO | PLMHBLANKET | CABLE: STATION RECORDS REFLECT THAT WILLIAM L. OLTMANS | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH09 : F163-II : 20040324-1064520 : | 2 |
23281 | 104-10418-10045 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/05/1976 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR, INFO | PLMHBLANKET | CABLE: STATION RECORDS REFLECT THAT WILLIAM L. OLTMANS | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK-RH09 : F163-II : 20040324-1064520 : | 2 |
23282 | 104-10290-10241 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION PREFERENCE RE RECRUITMENT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F4A : 20040322-1061787 : | 1 |
23283 | 104-10290-10241 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION PREFERENCE RE RECRUITMENT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F4A : 20040322-1061787 : | 1 |
23284 | 104-10093-10040 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION PREFERENCE RE RECRUITMENT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK32 : F3 : 1996.02.06.16:37:00:040028 : | 1 |
23285 | 104-10093-10040 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION PREFERENCE RE RECRUITMENT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK32 : F3 : 1996.02.06.16:37:00:040028 : | 1 |
23286 | 104-10422-10113 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILES | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: STATION OR PBSWING TRACES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH11 : F200 : 20040324-1064657 : | 1 |
23287 | 104-10422-10113 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILES | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: STATION OR PBSWING TRACES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK-RH11 : F200 : 20040324-1064657 : | 1 |
23288 | 104-10516-10195 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION OFFICER ACCOMPANIED ( ) AGAIN TO AIRPORT MORNING 13 DEC. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-46 : F10B : 20040329-1067061 : | 2 |
23289 | 104-10516-10195 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION OFFICER ACCOMPANIED ( ) AGAIN TO AIRPORT MORNING 13 DEC. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-46 : F10B : 20040329-1067061 : | 2 |
23290 | 104-10171-10211 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/25/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR, MASH | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION LEARNED THAT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-26 : F10 : 1998.02.25.18:44:08:793115 : | 1 |
23291 | 104-10171-10211 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/25/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR, MASH | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION LEARNED THAT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-26 : F10 : 1998.02.25.18:44:08:793115 : | 1 |
23292 | 104-10216-10375 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/17/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | WITHHELD | CABLE: STATION HAS NO TRACES ON CLEMENTE GONZALEZ CARRERA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 1998.05.30.10:06:54:780109 : | 1 |
23293 | 104-10216-10375 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/17/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | WITHHELD | CABLE: STATION HAS NO TRACES ON CLEMENTE GONZALEZ CARRERA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 1998.05.30.10:06:54:780109 : | 1 |
23294 | 104-10516-10303 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | MEXI | CABLE: STATION HAS NO RECORD IDENTITY. POSSIBLE SOMEONE HERE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-46 : F8 : 1999.06.25.10:19:27:733129 : | 1 |
23295 | 104-10516-10303 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | MEXI | CABLE: STATION HAS NO RECORD IDENTITY. POSSIBLE SOMEONE HERE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-46 : F8 : 1999.06.25.10:19:27:733129 : | 1 |
23296 | 104-10234-10364 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/16/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE: STATION HAS NO INFO REF REPORT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 20040317-1059669 : | 1 |
23297 | 104-10234-10364 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/16/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE: STATION HAS NO INFO REF REPORT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 20040317-1059669 : | 1 |
23298 | 104-10263-10152 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/22/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION DOES NOT HAVE EXEMPLARS AVAILABLE FOR COMPARISON WITH REF VISA APPLICATION. | CIA | JFK | 06/24/2017 | JFK64-7 : F9 : 1999.03.30.13:37:37:513128 : DUP OF 104-10005-10342 OSW 11, V51 | |||
23299 | 104-10263-10153 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/22/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: STATION DOES NOT HAVE EXEMPLARS AVAILABLE FOR COMPARISON WITH REF VISA APPLICATION. | CIA | JFK | 06/24/2017 | JFK64-7 : F9 : 1999.03.30.13:40:02:623128 : | ||
23300 | 104-10143-10098 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/18/1978 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION DOES NOT FORESEE ANY PROBLEMS | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK58 : F6 : 1993.07.27.20:25:24:810600 : DUP OF 104-10146-10299 | 3 |
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