JFK Assassination Records

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:

* 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 NumRecord NumNARA Release DateFormerly WithheldAgencyDoc DateDoc TypeFile NumTo NameFrom NameTitleNum PagesOriginator Record SeriesReview DateCommentsPages Released
24151104-10007-1034511/09/2017In PartCIA02/02/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248CHIEFS OF ALL STATIONSWARREN COMMISSION TESTIMONY - SELECTED EXCERPTS6CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW13 : V53 : 1993.06.19.13:49:49:870000 :6
24152104-10007-1038111/09/2017In PartCIA01/29/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248MEXICO CITYDIRECTORREQUEST IDENTITY/NAME TRACES AT ADDRESS E. F. AJDO 325, JUADALAJOVA (JALINO), MEXICO1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW13 : V53 : 20031201-1018251 :1
24153104-10009-1002111/09/2017In PartCIA01/04/1967
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248FIELD DISTRIBUTIONCIAFIELD DISTRIBUTION OF BOOK DISPATCH2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW14 : V54 : 1993.06.18.17:46:02:870000 :2
24154104-10009-1002411/09/2017In PartCIA11/09/1966
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248CHIEF, WOVIEWLCPIPITPARIS CORRESPONDENT'S ASSIGNMENT TO TRACK DOWN THE MANUSCRIPT OF THE MANCHESTER BOOK ON KENNEDY'S ASSASSINATION.2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW14 : V54 : 20031201-1018272 :2
24155104-10009-1002611/09/2017In PartCIA12/05/1966
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248CIA/RID/MISCIA/RID/AN"AMERICAN DEFECTORS TO THE USSR" MEMO FOR THE RECORD.4CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW14 : V54 : 1993.06.18.18:12:20:310000 :4
24156104-10009-1006211/09/2017In PartCIA05/08/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248RANKIN, J. LEE, GEN COUNSEL, WCHELMS, RICHARD, DD/P, CIAMARINA OSWALD'S NOTEBOOK12CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW14 : V54B : 20031201-1018270 :12
24157104-10009-1012811/09/2017In PartCIA05/22/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248RANKIN, J. LEE, GEN COUNSEL, WCHELMS, RICHARD, DD/P, CIAANONYMOUS TELEPHONE CALLS TO UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA. RELATIVE TO PLANNED ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY.8CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW14 : V54 : 20031201-1018271 :8
24158104-10009-1019511/09/2017In PartCIA05/15/1972
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248CIA/DCI VIA DDPROCCA, RAYMOND G., C/CI/R&A, CIARELEASE OF DOCUMENTS FURNISHED TO THE PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION BY THE CIA.5CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW14 : V54B : 1993.06.22.17:07:42:250150 : PART OF BULKY (DCE 18035) COMPRISED OF CIA DOCUMENTS (CLASSIFIED) IN CUSTODY OF NARA AS OF 30 JUL 19655
24159104-10009-1022211/09/2017In PartCIA11/26/1968
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248HELMS, RICHARD, DD/P, CIAWITHHELD1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW14 : V54B : 20031201-1018273 :1
24160104-10010-1000311/09/2017In PartCIA09/02/1966
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248D/INR/DEPT OF STATEDDPRIMA ZMITROOK-- LEE HARVEY OSWALD'S INTOURIST GUIDE IN MOSCOW.3CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW15 : V55 : 1993.06.21.16:59:03:460380 :3
24161104-10010-1003211/09/2017In PartCIA01/14/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248CHIEF, WEWITHHELDTELEVISION INTERVIEW WITH PROFESSOR TREVOR-ROPER RE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE CRITIZING WC24CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW13 : V53 : 1993.06.21.18:26:19:900310 :24
24162104-10010-1004111/09/2017In PartCIA08/12/1976
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248WH/8MEXICO CITYFOLLOW-UP STORY ON THAYER WALDO BY PEARL GONZALEZ.2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW15 : V55 : 1993.06.21.18:47:53:710380 :2
24163104-10010-1004311/09/2017In PartCIA08/12/1967
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248C/EURMEXICO CITYDEROG INFO ON THAYER WALDO.3CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW15 : V55 : 1993.06.21.18:52:56:530380 :3
24164104-10010-1004411/09/2017In PartCIA08/10/1967
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248DIRECTORTHAYER WALDO REPORTED AS STRINGER FOR DREW PREASON IN URUGUAY 1948 WHERE HE KNOWN FOR INACCURATELY REPORTING EMBASSY EVENTS.3CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW15 : V55 : 1993.06.21.18:59:55:530380 :3
24165104-10010-1008611/09/2017In PartCIA12/16/1975
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248CHIEF, INFORMATION & PRIVACY STAFFBRIGGS, CHARLES A., CIARELEASE AND/OR DECLASSIFICATION OF WARREN COMMISSION AND CIA DOCUMENTS3CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW15 : V56B : 1993.06.22.18:13:28:960400 : HAS COVERING NOTE3
24166104-10010-1010411/09/2017In PartCIA01/15/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248COMMENTS BY ALEKSEY ADZHUBEY TO THAI AND SOVIET BLOC OFFICIALS6CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW15 : V56B2 : 1993.06.23.14:30:54:460410 : DOCUMENT RELEASE STATUS NOTICE ATTACHEDCOPY ATTACHED6
24167104-10010-1013911/09/2017In PartCIA12/26/1975
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248RANDALLCIOG/SONOTE RE NARS 1975 LIST SHOWING STATUS OF DOCUMENTS1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW15 : V56B : 1993.06.24.15:36:20:000600 : 4OF51
24168104-10010-1019711/09/2017In PartCIA05/08/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248RANKIN, J. LEE, GEN COUNSEL, WCHELMS, RICHARD, DD/P, CIACOVER MEMO FOR INFORMATION IN CIA FILES RE MARINA OSWALD'S NOTEBOOK.1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW15 : V56B1 : 1993.06.24.18:16:45:060700 : 1 OF 21
24169104-10010-1040311/09/2017In PartCIA05/22/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248RANKIN, J. LEE, GEN COUNSEL, WCHELMS, RICHARD, DD/P, CIAANONYMOUS TELEPHONE CALLS TO US EMBASSY CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, RELATIVE TO PLANNED ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY.2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW15 : V56B1 : 1993.06.30.08:36:48:780700 : 1 OF 22
24170104-10011-1004511/09/2017In PartCIA06/13/1967
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248CHIEF, WHDCOS, MEXICO CITYTHE LIRING-3 OPERATION6CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW15 : V55 : 1993.07.01.09:30:19:680410 :6
24171104-10012-1001811/09/2017In PartCIA05/08/1967
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248MEMO#2 GARRISON AND THE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION32CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW16 : V56B : 20031201-1018422 : MORI 273660 ARCHIVED DOCUMENT CONTAINS ONLY 7 PGS. COMPLETE 32 PGS. IN FINAL RELEASE.32
24172104-10012-1002211/09/2017In PartCIA05/21/1982
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248[[DELETION]]BLEE, DAVID H., DDO/CILETTER RE TRAVEL TO MEXICO OF VALERIY VLADIMIROVICH KOSTIKOV.2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW16 : V57 : 1993.06.24.13:18:45:210800 :2
24173104-10012-1002511/09/2017In PartCIA10/02/1978
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248WASHINGTONMOSTOLLER JULIACABLE ON LEE HARVEY OSWALD CASE.3CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW16 : V57 : 20031201-1018423 :3
24174104-10012-1002711/09/2017In PartCIA03/07/1978
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248DIRECTORCABLE RE BBC BROADCAST ON KENNEDY ASSASS COVER-UP.1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW16 : V57 : 20031201-1018424 :1
24175104-10012-1003411/09/2017In PartCIA04/01/1967
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248GARRISON AND THE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION16CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW16 : V56B : 1993.06.24.14:09:13:780410 : A LEGIBLE COPY IS IN OSW17,V4B, 1041001310387.16
24176104-10012-1003511/09/2017In PartCIA03/30/1978
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248PRIVATE LETTERS RE LEE HARVEY OSWALD AS ASSASSIN, FBI INTERROGATION.. FB8CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW16 : V57 : 1993.06.24.14:11:37:840800 :8
24177104-10012-1003811/09/2017In PartCIA12/04/1976
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248DIRECTOR[[DELETION]]CABLE RE LEE HARVEY OSWALD CONVERSATION WITH OBYRDKOV.5CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW16 : V57 : 1993.06.24.14:28:56:150800 :5
24178104-10012-1005011/09/2017In PartCIA09/23/1975
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248DIRECTORMEXICO CITYCABLE RE MEXICO CITY DAILY 'EXCELSIOR' ARTICLE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES.2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW16 : V57 : 1993.06.24.15:21:32:620800 :2
24179104-10012-1005111/09/2017In PartCIA09/22/1975
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248MEXICO CITYDOSTAFF CABLE RE NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE BY NICHOLAS HORROCK CITING AGENCY INTERCEPTION OF TELEPHONE CALLS BETWEEN LEE HARVEY OSWALD AND SOVIET AND CUBAN EMBASSIES IN MEXICO CIETY IN 1963.1CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW16 : V57 : 1993.06.24.15:27:32:900800 :1
24180104-10012-1005511/09/2017In PartCIA07/31/1975
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248STURBITTS, WILLIAM, LA/EICO[[DELETION]], C/LA/MEXICOREVIEW OF LEE HARVEY OSWALD 201 FILE FOR FOIA REQUEST2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW16 : V57 : 1993.06.24.15:43:04:620800 :2
24181104-10012-1005611/09/2017In PartCIA09/18/1975
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT201-289248EA/DDOKALARIS, GEORGE, CH/CI STAFFLEE HARVEY OSWALD FILE CONTENTS2CIAJFK11/09/2017OSW16 : V57 : 1993.06.24.15:46:19:590800 :2
24182104-10049-1037611/09/2017In PartCIA01/27/1957
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTOROPERATIONAL - CUBAN-DOMINICAN RELATIONS: WILLIAM D. PAWLEY1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK2 : F4 : 1996.08.16.17:05:09:500100 :1
24183104-10049-1038211/09/2017In PartCIA03/25/1957
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADEP DIR (PLANS)CHIEF, INSPECTIONS AND REVIEWALLEGED INDISCRETIONS - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC6CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK2 : F3 : 20031203-1019447 :6
24184104-10050-1000011/09/2017In PartCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATABLE OF CONTENTS FOR HELMS HEARING - VOLUME I -- COPY 1.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 1993.07.06.16:09:58:210150 : VOL I, COPY IS SANITIZED AND SENT TONARA; COPIES 2-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG3
24185104-10050-1000111/09/2017In PartCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATABLE OF CONTENTS FOR HELMS HEARING - VOLUME I --COPY 1.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 1993.07.06.16:15:28:460150 :3
24186104-10050-1000311/09/2017In PartCIA05/02/1977
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AREVIEW OF FILES.6CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 1993.07.06.16:19:27:400150 : PART OF VOL I, COPY 1 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 2-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG6
24187104-10050-1000411/09/2017In PartCIA10/01/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMEXICO STATION COVERAGE OF SOVIET AND CUBAN EMBASSIES (1963).6CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 1993.07.06.16:24:04:620150 : PART OF VOL I, COPY 1 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 2-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG6
24188104-10050-1000511/09/2017In PartCIA02/10/1977
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AJOHN LEADER, IG STAFFA. GOODPASTUREBACKGROUND ON MEXICO STATION SUPPORT ASSETS (COVERAGE OF SOVIET AND CUBAN EMBASSIES).10CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 20040520-1091814 :10
24189104-10050-1000911/09/2017In PartCIA10/08/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTORMEXICO CITYCABLE - AMERICAN MALE WHO SPOKE BROKEN RUSSIAN TALKED TO SOMEONE AT SOVIET EMBASSY.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 1993.07.06.16:52:21:400150 : PART OF VOL I, COPY 1 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 2-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG1
24190104-10050-1001111/09/2017In PartCIA10/11/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMEXICO CITYDIRECTORLEE OSWALD WHO CALLED SOVEMB PROBABLY IDENTICAL TO LEE HENRY OSWALD.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 1993.07.06.16:58:22:840150 : PART OF VOL I, COPY 1 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 2-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG3
24191104-10050-1004811/09/2017In PartCIA10/21/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AALLEN, ROBERT AND SCOTT, PAULINSIDE WASHINGTON - CIA WITHHELD VITAL INTELLIGENCE FROM WC.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 1993.07.07.17:13:32:430150 : PART OF VOL I, COPY 1 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 2-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG1
24192104-10050-1004911/09/2017In PartCIA10/21/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AALLEN, ROBERT AND SCOTT, PAULINSIDE WASHINGTON - CIA WITHHELD VITAL INTELLIGENCE FROM WC.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 1993.07.07.17:16:12:030150 : PART OF VOL I, COPY 1 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 2-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG1
24193104-10050-1005411/09/2017In PartCIA05/07/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTORMEXICO CITYSOVIET EMBASSY AND CONSULATE NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC; CUBAN EMBASSY AND CONSULATE IN SAME COMPOUND WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCES.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 1993.07.08.16:33:38:060150 : PART OF VOL I, COPY 1 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 2-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG3
24194104-10050-1007211/09/2017In PartCIA11/25/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ADIRECTORWAVEINS ADVISED OF PHONE CALL FROM JOSE SAN ANTONIO CABARCA TO DR. EMILIO NUNEZ PORTUONDO.2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 1993.07.09.16:41:51:590150 : PART OF VOL I, COPY 1 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 2-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG2
24195104-10050-1007611/09/2017In PartCIA10/01/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMEXICO CITYDIRECTORHQ POSITION TO RENDER ASSISTANCE TO ANY RESPONSIBLE GROUP CARRYING FIGHT TO CASTRO.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F1 : 1993.07.09.16:51:16:030150 : PART OF VOL I, COPY 1 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 2-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG1
24196104-10050-1010611/09/2017In PartCIA01/06/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ABERLIN INFO FRANKFURTDIRECTORREGGAB CONNECTION TO MARINA OSWALD.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F2 : 1993.07.12.16:19:20:500150 : PART OF VOL II, COPY 1 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 3-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG1
24197104-10050-1013811/09/2017In PartCIA01/06/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ABERLIN INFO FRANKFURTDIRECTORREGGAB CONNECTION TO MARINA OSWALD.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F6 : 1993.07.14.16:30:45:000150 : PART OF VOL II, COPY 2 OF HELMS HEARING1
24198104-10050-1020011/09/2017In PartCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357APROJECT ZRRIFLE OPS PLANNING AND PROCEDURES.9CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK3 : F3 : 1993.07.17.09:26:29:780150 : VOL III, COPY 1, BOX 3 OF HELMS HEARING; COPIES 2-4 (BOX 3) AND COPIES 5-7 AND 10 (BOX 4) ARE DUPLICATES AND ARE RETAINED IN HRG9
24199104-10051-1002811/09/2017In PartCIA01/01/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WHD CUBACIAESPINOSA ALLEGATIONS4CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK5 : F5 : 20031203-1019523 :4
24200104-10051-1008311/09/2017In PartCIA12/04/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ASOVCONGEN CLAIMS OSWALD SENT TO USSR BY CIA.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK5 : F13 : 1993.07.01.18:08:08:930380 :1

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