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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23351 | 104-10533-10001 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/14/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: SHRYOCK CONTACT LITAMIL-1 HAS DEVELOPED EXTENT THAT ON 5 NOVEMBER LATTER TOLD | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-54 : F17 : 20040329-1067970 : | 2 |
23352 | 104-10533-10001 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/14/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: SHRYOCK CONTACT LITAMIL-1 HAS DEVELOPED EXTENT THAT ON 5 NOVEMBER LATTER TOLD | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-54 : F17 : 20040329-1067970 : | 2 |
23353 | 104-10170-10045 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/15/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SHOW STATION DRAFT STORY IN ADVANCE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-25 : F25 : 20040302-1052531 : | 1 |
23354 | 104-10170-10045 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/15/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MULTIPLE ADDRESSEES | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SHOW STATION DRAFT STORY IN ADVANCE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-25 : F25 : 20040302-1052531 : | 1 |
23355 | 104-10077-10194 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/02/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SHIPPING CARTRIDGES REQUESTED REF A. TO PROVIDE MAGAZINES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F16 : 1995.09.07.16:54:16:000028 : | 1 |
23356 | 104-10077-10194 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/02/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SHIPPING CARTRIDGES REQUESTED REF A. TO PROVIDE MAGAZINES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F16 : 1995.09.07.16:54:16:000028 : | 1 |
23357 | 104-10103-10191 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/17/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | PARIS | CABLE: SESSIONS WITH AMLASH 1. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK36 : F31 : 20040112-1033525 : | 4 |
23358 | 104-10103-10191 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/17/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | PARIS | CABLE: SESSIONS WITH AMLASH 1. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK36 : F31 : 20040112-1033525 : | 4 |
23359 | 104-10529-10352 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SEPARATE COVER ATTACHMENT TO HMMT-3799 MISPLACED | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067952 : | 1 |
23360 | 104-10529-10352 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SEPARATE COVER ATTACHMENT TO HMMT-3799 MISPLACED | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067952 : | 1 |
23361 | 104-10216-10399 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/25/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WE 8 | WITHHELD | CABLE: SEPARATE CABLE CITED REF B NOT YET RCVD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 1998.05.30.10:30:54:233109 : | 1 |
23362 | 104-10216-10399 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/25/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WE 8 | WITHHELD | CABLE: SEPARATE CABLE CITED REF B NOT YET RCVD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 1998.05.30.10:30:54:233109 : | 1 |
23363 | 104-10077-10385 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SENT MESSAGE STATING HIS RECENTREPORTS ON SOVIET PRESENCE PBRUMEN | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:28:18:430028 : | 1 |
23364 | 104-10077-10385 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SENT MESSAGE STATING HIS RECENTREPORTS ON SOVIET PRESENCE PBRUMEN | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:28:18:430028 : | 1 |
23365 | 104-10290-10145 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: SENDING POUCH 8420 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F3B : 20040322-1061768 : | 1 |
23366 | 104-10290-10145 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: SENDING POUCH 842 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F3B : 20040322-1061768 : | 1 |
23367 | 104-10101-10205 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SENDING HMMS 3283 POUCH 8420. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK33 : F8 : 20040108-1032785 : | 1 |
23368 | 104-10101-10205 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SENDING HMMS 3283 POUCH 842. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK33 : F8 : 20040108-1032785 : | 1 |
23369 | 104-10086-10323 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/23/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SEND STAFFER WITH ALL PHOTOS OSWALD TO HQS ON NEXT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK26 : F1 : 20031217-1026741 : | 1 |
23370 | 104-10086-10323 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/23/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SEND STAFFER WITH ALL PHOTOS OSWALD TO HQS ON NEXT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK26 : F1 : 20031217-1026741 : | 1 |
23371 | 104-10220-10283 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/04/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MONTEVIDEO JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SEE REF B FOR HQS REPLY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.10:00:46:793109 : | 1 |
23372 | 104-10220-10283 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/04/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MONTEVIDEO JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SEE REF B FOR HQS REPLY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.10:00:46:793109 : | 1 |
23373 | 104-10185-10315 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/17/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: SEE NO DIFFICULTY REF PLAN. MEXI OFFICER CAN CARRY LETTER AND INSTRUCTIONS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-20 : F14 : 1998.08.10.12:33:22:966129 : | 1 |
23374 | 104-10185-10315 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/17/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: SEE NO DIFFICULTY REF PLAN. MEXI OFFICER CAN CARRY LETTER AND INSTRUCTIONS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-20 : F14 : 1998.08.10.12:33:22:966129 : | 1 |
23375 | 104-10408-10365 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: SECRETARY SOVIET EMBASSY AND ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH04 : F108-II : 1998.11.24.10:46:08:936092 : DOC PARTIALLY ILLEGIBLE | 2 |
23376 | 104-10408-10365 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: SECRETARY SOVIET EMBASSY AND ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK-RH04 : F108-II : 1998.11.24.10:46:08:936092 : DOC PARTIALLY ILLEGIBLE | 2 |
23377 | 104-10183-10187 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MADRID | CABLE: SCORCORY, USING NAME ANDRES SANDERS, MET | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-19 : F4 : 20040304-1054886 : | 4 |
23378 | 104-10183-10187 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/14/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MADRID | CABLE: SCORCORY, USING NAME ANDRES SANDERS, MET | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F4 : 20040304-1054886 : | 4 |
23379 | 104-10143-10314 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/05/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: SCHEDULE ADJUSTIMENT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK58 : F8 : 20040226-1050831 : | 1 |
23380 | 104-10143-10314 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/05/1978 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: SCHEDULE ADJUSTIMENT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK58 : F8 : 20040226-1050831 : | 1 |
23381 | 104-10262-10000 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 11/23/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: SAW PHOTOS OF LEE OSWALD ON TELEVISION NIGHT OF 22 NOV AND IT OBVIOUS PHOTOS SENT TO DALLAS WERE NOT IDEN WITH LEE OSWALD HELD DALLAS. | 1 | CIA | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-7 : F9 : 1998.07.01.19:57:53:716102 : | |||
23382 | 104-10413-10162 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/23/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: SAW PHOTOS OF LEE OSWALD ON TELEVISION NIGHT OF 22 NOV AND IT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK-RH08 : F142 : 20040324-1064327 : | 1 |
23383 | 104-10413-10162 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/23/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: SAW PHOTOS OF LEE OSWALD ON TELEVISION NIGHT OF 22 NOV AND IT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH08 : F142 : 20040324-1064327 : | 1 |
23384 | 104-10186-10388 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/22/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | WITHHELD | CABLE: SAID 22 JULY 65 THAT HIDA CANAS DE DALTON GARCIA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:04:47:950120 : | 1 |
23385 | 104-10186-10388 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/22/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | WITHHELD | CABLE: SAID 22 JULY 65 THAT HIDA CANAS DE DALTON GARCIA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:04:47:950120 : | 1 |
23386 | 104-10075-10250 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: S/W MESSAGE WRITTEN 4 NOV POSTMARKED 22 NOV MEXICO AND | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F4 : 1995.07.12.16:57:37:910028 : | 1 |
23387 | 104-10075-10250 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: S/W MESSAGE WRITTEN 4 NOV POSTMARKED 22 NOV MEXICO AND | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F4 : 1995.07.12.16:57:37:910028 : | 1 |
23388 | 104-10175-10014 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/27/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: S/C ATTACHMENTS TO HMMW 98 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-11 : F4 : 1998.02.17.09:31:16:420021 : | 1 |
23389 | 104-10175-10014 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/27/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: S/C ATTACHMENTS TO HMMW 98 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-11 : F4 : 1998.02.17.09:31:16:420021 : | 1 |
23390 | 104-10519-10169 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/17/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: RUMBLE/2 ILL IN HOSPITAL. STILL PLANS MAKE TRIP AND WILL ADVISE NEW ETA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040329-1067300 : | 1 |
23391 | 104-10519-10169 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/17/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: RUMBLE/2 ILL IN HOSPITAL. STILL PLANS MAKE TRIP AND WILL ADVISE NEW ETA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040329-1067300 : | 1 |
23392 | 104-10519-10175 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/22/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: RUMBLE/2 FAMILY (IDEN) FINALLY SUCCEEDED EXIT CUBA APPROX | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040329-1067306 : | 2 |
23393 | 104-10519-10175 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/22/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: RUMBLE/2 FAMILY (IDEN) FINALLY SUCCEEDED EXIT CUBA APPROX | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040329-1067306 : | 2 |
23394 | 104-10519-10177 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: RUMBLE/2 CONTACTED MARC SCIARD 11 DEC IN RESPONSE PARA 3 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040329-1067308 : | 1 |
23395 | 104-10519-10177 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: RUMBLE/2 CONTACTED MARC SCIARD 11 DEC IN RESPONSE PARA 3 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040329-1067308 : | 1 |
23396 | 104-10176-10144 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PRITY | CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY | CABLE: ROLANDO MASFERRER | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-12 : F14 : 1998.07.21.14:06:16:700128 : | 2 |
23397 | 104-10176-10144 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PRITY | CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY | CABLE: ROLANDO MASFERRER | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-12 : F14 : 1998.07.21.14:06:16:700128 : | 2 |
23398 | 104-10071-10263 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/26/1968 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | OTTAWA | CABLE: RODRIGUEZ DESCRIBES CONTACT PLAN AT PRAGUE FOR CUBAN AGENTS | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK15 : F16 : 1993.07.31.09:33:55:530032 : | 3 |
23399 | 104-10071-10263 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/26/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | OTTAWA | CABLE: RODRIGUEZ DESCRIBES CONTACT PLAN AT PRAGUE FOR CUBAN AGENTS | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK15 : F16 : 1993.07.31.09:33:55:530032 : | 3 |
23400 | 104-10438-10216 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: RIDDERSTRALE PROBABLY TO BE QUESTIONED NEAR FUTURE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK-RH06 : F115 : 20040331-1070060 : | 1 |
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