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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25151 | 104-10247-10039 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/10/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WH-8 | CABLE: BASED ON INFO RECEIVED REF A PRIOR RECEIPT REF B | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-19 : F2 : 1998.06.20.09:28:27:123109 : | 1 | |
| 25152 | 104-10247-10049 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/10/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: BASED ON INFO RECEIVED REF A PRIOR RECEIPT REF B | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-19 : F2 : 1998.06.20.10:03:58:920109 : | 1 |
| 25153 | 104-10527-10131 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/21/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BOOK MESSAGE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: BACKGROUND. PRESS, WIRE SERVICES TODAY REPORT ARREST | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9B : 1999.06.29.08:41:50:606128 : | 4 |
| 25154 | 104-10527-10131 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/21/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BOOK MESSAGE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: BACKGROUND. PRESS, WIRE SERVICES TODAY REPORT ARREST | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F9B : 1999.06.29.08:41:50:606128 : | 4 |
| 25155 | 104-10216-10397 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/26/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: BACKGROUND THIS CASE TOO EXTENSIVE TO RELAY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 20040315-1057980 : | 1 |
| 25156 | 104-10216-10397 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/26/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: BACKGROUND THIS CASE TOO EXTENSIVE TO RELAY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 20040315-1057980 : | 1 |
| 25157 | 104-10529-10329 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: BACKGROUND ON CCP MEMBER BORN 191 | 5 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 1999.07.19.15:03:33:123137 : | 5 |
| 25158 | 104-10529-10329 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: BACKGROUND ON CCP MEMBER BORN 1901 | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 1999.07.19.15:03:33:123137 : | 5 |
| 25159 | 104-10215-10089 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/06/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: AVAILABLE ASSIST REF INTERVIEW | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-50 : F23 : 1998.04.22.21:14:01:763115 : | 1 |
| 25160 | 104-10215-10089 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/06/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: AVAILABLE ASSIST REF INTERVIEW | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-50 : F23 : 1998.04.22.21:14:01:763115 : | 1 |
| 25161 | 104-10529-10320 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AUTHORIZATION APPROVED FOR SALE OF MV 2313 AND REPLACEMENT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067939 : | 1 |
| 25162 | 104-10529-10320 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AUTHORIZATION APPROVED FOR SALE OF MV 2313 AND REPLACEMENT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067939 : | 1 |
| 25163 | 104-10528-10377 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | MEXI | CABLE: AUDIO INSTALLATION | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F11 : 20040329-1067754 : | 2 |
| 25164 | 104-10528-10377 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | MEXI | CABLE: AUDIO INSTALLATION | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F11 : 20040329-1067754 : | 2 |
| 25165 | 104-10248-10267 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/04/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | (DELETION) | CABLE: ATTN BILL WILKINSON REQUEST CONFIRMATION SECURITY APPROVAL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK40 : F25C : 1998.05.19.15:36:59:340120 : | 1 |
| 25166 | 104-10248-10267 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/04/1958 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | (DELETION) | CABLE: ATTN BILL WILKINSON REQUEST CONFIRMATION SECURITY APPROVAL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK40 : F25C : 1998.05.19.15:36:59:340120 : | 1 |
| 25167 | 104-10296-10213 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/28/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AT REQUEST OFFICE CPIDEAL, AMBANG-4 CONTACTED 26 AUGUST | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-28 : F2 : 20040322-1061822 : | 1 |
| 25168 | 104-10296-10213 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/28/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AT REQUEST OFFICE CPIDEAL, AMBANG-4 CONTACTED 26 AUGUST | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-28 : F2 : 20040322-1061822 : | 1 |
| 25169 | 104-10431-10062 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/17/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: AT INVITATION OF FELIX DMITREYEVICH KARASEV (21-736991), | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK-RH18 : F05 : 1998.12.16.09:16:47:076128 : | 4 |
| 25170 | 104-10431-10062 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/17/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: AT INVITATION OF FELIX DMITREYEVICH KARASEV (201-736991), | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH18 : F05 : 1998.12.16.09:16:47:076128 : | 4 |
| 25171 | 104-10247-10042 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/24/1969 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AT HQS REQUEST WODISH CONTACTED "BROTHER-IN-LAW" | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F2 : 20040318-1060362 : | 3 |
| 25172 | 104-10247-10042 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/24/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AT HQS REQUEST WODISH CONTACTED "BROTHER-IN-LAW" | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-19 : F2 : 20040318-1060362 : | 3 |
| 25173 | 104-10521-10017 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/24/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AT HQ REQUEST WODISH CONTACTED "BROTHER-IN-LAW". | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-19 : F2 : 1999.05.14.16:09:00:326108 : ILLEGIBLE - SEE DUP AT 1041024710042 IN THIS FOLDER. | 3 |
| 25174 | 104-10521-10017 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/24/1969 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AT HQ REQUEST WODISH CONTACTED "BROTHER-IN-LAW". | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F2 : 1999.05.14.16:09:00:326108 : ILLEGIBLE - SEE DUP AT 1041024710042 IN THIS FOLDER. | 3 |
| 25175 | 104-10211-10247 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AT 3 DECEMBER MEETING, ( ) ENCOURAGED BECAUSE BRAZIL | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-46 : F10A : 1999.03.03.13:52:22:513128 : | ||
| 25176 | 104-10527-10111 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: ASYLUM FOR CUBAN AND WIFE | CIA | JFK | 06/24/2017 | JFK64-47 : F11 : 1999.06.29.08:07:18:543129 : | ||
| 25177 | 104-10183-10152 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSUMING YES OR NO APPLIES TO INVITATION TO SIXTEENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SURGEONS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F4 : 20040304-1054846 : | 2 |
| 25178 | 104-10183-10152 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSUMING YES OR NO APPLIES TO INVITATION TO SIXTEENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SURGEONS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-19 : F4 : 20040304-1054846 : | 2 |
| 25179 | 104-10408-10398 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | LONDON | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSUME YOU STILL PLAN ASK TO INTERROGATE RIDDERSTRALE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK-RH04 : F108-II : 20040324-1064242 : | 1 |
| 25180 | 104-10408-10398 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | LONDON | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSUME YOU STILL PLAN ASK TO INTERROGATE RIDDERSTRALE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH04 : F108-II : 20040324-1064242 : | 1 |
| 25181 | 104-10216-10388 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/15/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSUME WILL NOT BE ABLE AVOID CONTACT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 20040315-1057974 : | 1 |
| 25182 | 104-10216-10388 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/15/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSUME WILL NOT BE ABLE AVOID CONTACT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-51 : F7 : 20040315-1057974 : | 1 |
| 25183 | 104-10077-10349 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/09/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MADRID | CABLE: ASSUME MADR BRIEFED RE POSTAL BOX WHICH WORTHWHILE | CIA | JFK | 06/12/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:44:13:970028 : | ||
| 25184 | 104-10215-10067 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/07/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: ASSUME HQS WILL ARRANGE FOR SPANISH SPEAKING CO PER PARA 5 REF | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-50 : F23 : 1998.04.22.19:45:50:826115 : | 1 |
| 25185 | 104-10215-10067 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/07/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: ASSUME HQS WILL ARRANGE FOR SPANISH SPEAKING CO PER PARA 5 REF | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-50 : F23 : 1998.04.22.19:45:50:826115 : | 1 |
| 25186 | 104-10077-10186 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/29/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSUME DEPARTURE DATE FOR SUBJECT NOT YET KNOWN. PLS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F16 : 1995.09.07.16:45:48:850028 : | 1 |
| 25187 | 104-10077-10186 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/29/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSUME DEPARTURE DATE FOR SUBJECT NOT YET KNOWN. PLS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F16 : 1995.09.07.16:45:48:850028 : | 1 |
| 25188 | 104-10171-10182 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/31/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO INFO HAVANA | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSUME AMWAIL ONE MENTIONED REF A SHOULD READ AMCALL ONE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-26 : F10 : 1998.02.24.20:23:54:840115 : | 1 |
| 25189 | 104-10171-10182 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/31/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO INFO HAVANA | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSUME AMWAIL ONE MENTIONED REF A SHOULD READ AMCALL ONE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-26 : F10 : 1998.02.24.20:23:54:840115 : | 1 |
| 25190 | 104-10229-10044 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/15/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSIMILATION OF AMIRON BY AMBUD HAS CREATED AREAS OF BUDGETARY CONFUSION | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-64 : F5 : 1998.06.03.18:33:27:670102 : | 2 |
| 25191 | 104-10229-10044 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/15/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSIMILATION OF AMIRON BY AMBUD HAS CREATED AREAS OF BUDGETARY CONFUSION | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-64 : F5 : 1998.06.03.18:33:27:670102 : | 2 |
| 25192 | 104-10173-10146 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/24/1958 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSESSMENT FAVORABLE. PROCEEDING WITH RECRUITMENT POA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-9 : F11 : 1998.02.21.09:30:11:920109 : | 1 |
| 25193 | 104-10173-10146 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/24/1958 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSESSMENT FAVORABLE. PROCEEDING WITH RECRUITMENT POA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-9 : F11 : 1998.02.21.09:30:11:920109 : | 1 |
| 25194 | 104-10014-10067 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/04/1994 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: ASSESSMENT | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | OSW17 : V59 : 1998.09.14.10:31:29:090120 : | 3 |
| 25195 | 104-10014-10067 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/04/1994 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: ASSESSMENT | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | OSW17 : V59 : 1998.09.14.10:31:29:090120 : | 3 |
| 25196 | 104-10326-10012 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/13/1998 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJECT FILES | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSASSINATION RECORD REVIEW BOARD (ARRB) MEETINGS WITH (DELETION) | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK-M-11 : F1 : 20040323-1063417 : | 2 |
| 25197 | 104-10326-10012 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/13/1998 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | PROJECT FILES | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ASSASSINATION RECORD REVIEW BOARD (ARRB) MEETINGS WITH (DELETION) | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-M-11 : F1 : 20040323-1063417 : | 2 |
| 25198 | 104-10528-10339 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | MEXI | CABLE: ASKS EQUIPMENT BE SENT AS URGENTLY AS POSSIBLE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F11 : 1999.07.08.09:43:28:733129 : | 1 |
| 25199 | 104-10528-10339 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | MEXI | CABLE: ASKS EQUIPMENT BE SENT AS URGENTLY AS POSSIBLE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F11 : 1999.07.08.09:43:28:733129 : | 1 |
| 25200 | 104-10439-10108 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: ASKED INTERROGATE RIDDERSTRALE 9 DECEMBER | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK-RH04 : F108-III : 20040331-1070083 : | 2 |
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