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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23301 | 104-10143-10098 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/18/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: STATION DOES NOT FORESEE ANY PROBLEMS | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK58 : F6 : 1993.07.27.20:25:24:810600 : DUP OF 104-10146-10299 | 3 |
23302 | 104-10220-10314 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/01/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | CABLE: STATION CONTACT WITH MDC HERE ON VISA MATTERS | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:28:31:466109 : | 2 |
23303 | 104-10220-10314 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/01/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | CABLE: STATION CONTACT WITH MDC HERE ON VISA MATTERS | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:28:31:466109 : | 2 |
23304 | 104-10265-10087 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/27/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HAVANA | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATION CASUAL SOURCE INFORMED ARTEZ FOLLOWING 25 FEB. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F13 : 1998.09.24.14:08:35:500128 : | ||
23305 | 104-10175-10324 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/08/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATION BELIEVES AMUPAS-1 SHOULD NOT BE TERMINATED NOW. | CIA | JFK | 06/15/2017 | JFK64-11 : F4 : 20040303-1053467 : | ||
23306 | 104-10229-10041 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATION AUTHORIZED SUPPORT DAS WITH JMATE FUNDS PER PARA THREE REF | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-64 : F5 : 1998.06.03.18:24:54:810102 : | 1 |
23307 | 104-10229-10041 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/12/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STATION AUTHORIZED SUPPORT DAS WITH JMATE FUNDS PER PARA THREE REF | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-64 : F5 : 1998.06.03.18:24:54:810102 : | 1 |
23308 | 104-10176-10148 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/07/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: STAFFER MET IDEN 1 REF A FOR FIRST TIME 5 OCT. IDEN 1 | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-12 : F14 : 1998.07.21.14:24:22:966128 : | 3 |
23309 | 104-10176-10148 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/07/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: STAFFER MET IDEN 1 REF A FOR FIRST TIME 5 OCT. IDEN 1 | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-12 : F14 : 1998.07.21.14:24:22:966128 : | 3 |
23310 | 104-10290-10187 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: STAFFER IDENTIFYING SELF AS RICHARDSON PHONED | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F3B : 20040322-1061776 : | 1 |
23311 | 104-10290-10187 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: STAFFER IDENTIFYING SELF AS RICHARDSON PHONED | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F3B : 20040322-1061776 : | 1 |
23312 | 104-10161-10397 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/15/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STAFF PSYCHIATRIST WILL CONDUCT PSYCHIATRIC EXAM. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK45 : F19 : 1997.11.16.12:54:05:903102 : | 1 |
23313 | 104-10161-10397 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/15/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: STAFF PSYCHIATRIST WILL CONDUCT PSYCHIATRIC EXAM. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F19 : 1997.11.16.12:54:05:903102 : | 1 |
23314 | 104-10186-10350 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/11/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: SPOKE WITH | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.15.16:06:03:466120 : LARGELY ILLEGIBLE | 1 |
23315 | 104-10186-10350 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/11/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: SPOKE WITH | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.15.16:06:03:466120 : LARGELY ILLEGIBLE | 1 |
23316 | 104-10290-10147 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: SPECULATION ON INTENDED GERMAN TRADE OFFENSIVE TOWARD MEXICO | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F3B : 20040322-1061770 : | 2 |
23317 | 104-10290-10147 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: SPECULATION ON INTENDED GERMAN TRADE OFFENSIVE TOWARD MEXICO | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F3B : 20040322-1061770 : | 2 |
23318 | 104-10186-10359 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/01/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SPANISH VERSION DEBRIEFING CAN BE PASSED. ADDITIONAL COPY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.08:24:53:686120 : | 1 |
23319 | 104-10186-10359 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/01/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SPANISH VERSION DEBRIEFING CAN BE PASSED. ADDITIONAL COPY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.08:24:53:686120 : | 1 |
23320 | 104-10527-10179 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: SOVIETS REPLACING EDIBLE PRODUCTS OR FOOD DERIVATIVES BEING USED IN INDUSTRY WITH OTHER PRODUCTS | CIA | JFK | 06/24/2017 | JFK64-47 : F11 : 1999.06.29.10:46:21:763129 : | ||
23321 | 104-10516-10351 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/21/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: SOVIET TECHNICIANS IN CUBA | CIA | JFK | 06/24/2017 | JFK64-46 : F8 : 20040329-1067097 : | ||
23322 | 104-10290-10406 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/30/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SOVIET REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSED WITH AN ASSET | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-47 : F4B : 1999.06.27.11:12:11:840128 : | ||
23323 | 104-10529-10179 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SOVIET INTELLECTUAL CLIMATE TODAY: WRITERS OF THE LIBERAL | 11 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.10:43:10:500137 : | 11 |
23324 | 104-10529-10179 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SOVIET INTELLECTUAL CLIMATE TODAY: WRITERS OF THE LIBERAL | 11 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.10:43:10:500137 : | 11 |
23325 | 104-10437-10085 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: SOVIET CONGEN ALLEGED OSWALD SENT USSR UNDER CIA INSTRUCTIONS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK-RH05 : F108-5 : 20040331-1069924 : | 1 |
23326 | 104-10437-10085 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: SOVIET CONGEN ALLEGED OSWALD SENT USSR UNDER CIA INSTRUCTIONS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH05 : F108-5 : 20040331-1069924 : | 1 |
23327 | 104-10290-10201 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/20/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: SOV DIP COURIERS VLADIMIR | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F3B : 1999.03.30.07:59:11:263129 : DUP OF 104-10101-10258 | 1 |
23328 | 104-10290-10201 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/20/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: SOV DIP COURIERS VLADIMIR | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F3B : 1999.03.30.07:59:11:263129 : DUP OF 104-10101-10258 | 1 |
23329 | 104-10290-10039 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: SOV DIP COURIERS NIKOLAY I. LOBANOV AND ROMAN P. KEUPIN IDENTIFIED AS PROBABLY KGB | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 20040322-1061724 : | 1 |
23330 | 104-10290-10039 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: SOV DIP COURIERS NIKOLAY I. LOBANOV AND ROMAN P. KEUPIN IDENTIFIED AS PROBABLY KGB | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 20040322-1061724 : | 1 |
23331 | 104-10263-10200 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/12/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SOURCE HAS NOTHING ADDITIONAL TO OFFER EXCEPT SILVIA SAID SHE WILLING TRAVEL TO U.S. TO CONFRONT OSWALD. | CIA | JFK | 06/24/2017 | JFK64-7 : F9 : 1999.03.31.11:44:29:670128 : DUP OF 104-10020-10018 OSW5, V1 | ||
23332 | 104-10263-10201 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SOURCE HAS NOTHING ADDITIONAL TO OFFER EXCEPT SILVIA SAID SHE WILLING TRAVEL TO U.S. TO CONFRONT OSWALD | CIA | JFK | 06/24/2017 | JFK64-7 : F9 : 1999.03.31.11:47:12:700128 : DUP OF 104-10020-10018 OSW5, V1 | ||
23333 | 104-10183-10131 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/10/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: SOURCE FOLL AMOOZE 1 NOV. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-19 : F4 : 1998.04.04.15:30:41:403102 : | 2 |
23334 | 104-10183-10131 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/10/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: SOURCE FOLL AMOOZE 1 NOV. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F4 : 1998.04.04.15:30:41:403102 : | 2 |
23335 | 104-10408-10168 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/14/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | ARULE KDAFGHAN | CABLE: SOURCE DOES NOT WANT TO TALK TO HSCA | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH04 : F104 : 20040324-1064221 : | 2 |
23336 | 104-10408-10168 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/14/1978 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | ARULE KDAFGHAN | CABLE: SOURCE DOES NOT WANT TO TALK TO HSCA | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK-RH04 : F104 : 20040324-1064221 : | 2 |
23337 | 104-10065-10093 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/23/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIR215762, CIA | CABLE: SOURCE ASKED TO COMPLETE INTERROGATORY FOR HSCA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK11 : F7 : 1993.07.13.15:41:10:780600 : | 2 |
23338 | 104-10065-10093 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/23/1978 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIR215762, CIA | CABLE: SOURCE ASKED TO COMPLETE INTERROGATORY FOR HSCA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK11 : F7 : 1993.07.13.15:41:10:780600 : | 2 |
23339 | 104-10529-10353 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | RIOD INFO MEXI | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SOME MEMBERS OF CHICOM DELEGATION TO THE SEVENTH CONGRESS | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067953 : | 3 |
23340 | 104-10529-10353 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | RIOD INFO MEXI | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SOME MEMBERS OF CHICOM DELEGATION TO THE SEVENTH CONGRESS | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067953 : | 3 |
23341 | 104-10183-10040 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | ROME | CABLE: SMITHAM REF AMWHIP/1 ON 6 AND 7 JUNE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054812 : | 1 |
23342 | 104-10183-10040 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | ROME | CABLE: SMITHAM REF AMWHIP/1 ON 6 AND 7 JUNE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054812 : | 1 |
23343 | 104-10166-10096 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/30/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MASH | CABLE: SINCE REF A SENT, | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-5 : F7 : 1998.01.10.18:07:23:356102 : | 3 |
23344 | 104-10166-10096 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/30/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MASH | CABLE: SINCE REF A SENT, | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-5 : F7 : 1998.01.10.18:07:23:356102 : | 3 |
23345 | 104-10211-10267 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/06/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: SINCE ALL TAPES FROM ( ) OP TO BE POUCHED HQ | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-46 : F10A : 20040311-1056933 : | 2 |
23346 | 104-10211-10267 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/06/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: SINCE ALL TAPES FROM ( ) OP TO BE POUCHED HQ | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-46 : F10A : 20040311-1056933 : | 2 |
23347 | 104-10265-10091 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/14/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HAVANA | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SILVIO CARDENAS ARENAL SENT WORD 13 FEBRUARY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F13 : 1998.09.24.14:20:10:950128 : | 1 |
23348 | 104-10265-10091 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/14/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HAVANA | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SILVIO CARDENAS ARENAL SENT WORD 13 FEBRUARY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F13 : 1998.09.24.14:20:10:950128 : | 1 |
23349 | 104-10077-10211 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/03/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SI COURIER ARR 4 DEC VIA NAL 29. RETURNING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F16 : 1995.09.07.17:20:24:660028 : | 1 |
23350 | 104-10077-10211 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/03/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SI COURIER ARR 4 DEC VIA NAL 209. RETURNING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F16 : 1995.09.07.17:20:24:660028 : | 1 |
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