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.
JFK Table
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38101 | 104-10128-10229 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/15/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHUCH, FRANK, CHAIRMAN, SENATE COMM | COLBY, W. E., DIRECTOR | LETTER RE INTENTIONS OF CASTRO TO GATHER NAMES OF INDIVIDUALS THAT WERE WITHHELD FROM REPORT ON ASSASSINATIONS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F3A : 1997.08.12.18:51:44:826031 : | 2 |
| 38102 | 104-10128-10240 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/22/1974 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SPECIAL PROJECT SECRECY AGREEMENT OF DAVID A. PHILLIPS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F3B : 1997.08.23.13:29:50:670031 : | 2 | ||
| 38103 | 104-10128-10260 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/02/1970 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION FOR PHILLIPS, DAVID A. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F3B : 1997.08.23.14:06:21:826031 : | 2 | ||
| 38104 | 104-10128-10285 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/27/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION FOR PHILLIPS, DAVID ATLEE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK45 : F3C : 1997.09.02.17:44:20:356031 : | 2 | ||
| 38105 | 104-10128-10289 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/28/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DEPUTY DIRECTOR (SUPPORT) | CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF REVIEW | REVISION OF REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF WRITE-OFF, CASE NO. 18, U.S. $1,.. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F3C : 20040226-1050234 : | 2 |
| 38106 | 104-10128-10305 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/09/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, PHYSICAL SECUIRTY DIVISION | CHIEF, SURVEY BRANCH | SECURITY VIOLATION - EXPOSED CLASSIFIED MATRIAL PHILLIPS, DAVID A. AND OTHERS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F3C : 1997.09.02.18:31:21:873031 : | 2 |
| 38107 | 104-10128-10349 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/06/1958 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TERMINATION SECRECY OATH OF DAVID A. PHILLIPS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F3C : 1997.09.13.12:13:39:826031 : | 2 | ||
| 38108 | 104-10128-10367 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/17/1956 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, SUPPORT BRANCH | CHIEF, COVER SUPPORT DESK | PHILLIPS, DAVID A. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F3C : 1997.09.13.12:43:55:356031 : | 2 |
| 38109 | 104-10129-10015 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/27/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | CHIEF OF STATION JMWAVE | SECURITY VIOLATION . | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F16 : 1997.11.06.16:26:16:750108 : | 2 |
| 38110 | 104-10129-10020 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/05/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE-INTERNAL EMBASSY PHONE BOOK SECURITY. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F5 : 1997.11.06.16:39:09:076107 : | 2 |
| 38111 | 104-10129-10034 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/29/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, TECHNICAL SERVICE DIVISION | JOHN BLAKE | THE TECHNICAL SERVICE DIVISION IS REQUESTED TO PREPARE BOOK TYPE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F16 : 1997.11.06.17:13:04:373108 : | 2 |
| 38112 | 104-10129-10098 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/03/1971 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE WILL AND DOCUMENTS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F26 : 20040226-1050257 : | 2 |
| 38113 | 104-10129-10148 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/02/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE VLADIMIR SLOBODA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F33 : 1997.11.08.09:29:09:856031 : | 2 |
| 38114 | 104-10129-10155 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/09/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE DEFECTION OF SLOBODA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F33 : 1997.11.08.09:35:07:920031 : | 2 |
| 38115 | 104-10129-10159 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/09/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE RE DEFECTION OF SLOBODA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F33 : 1997.11.08.09:38:06:733031 : | 2 |
| 38116 | 104-10129-10236 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/25/1977 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CARACAS DAILY "EL MUNDO" 4 MARCH HAS FRONT PAGE STORY STATING THAT PCV ACCUSES EIGHT VENEZUELAN NEWS MEDIA PERSONALITIES OF BEING CIA AGENTS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F6 : 1997.11.08.12:04:31:590102 : | 2 |
| 38117 | 104-10129-10237 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/26/1977 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, SECURITY ANALYSIS GROUP | JOHN F. SULLIVAN, JR. | SUBJECT: LUIS POSADA CARILLES. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F6 : 1997.11.08.12:08:31:890102 : | 2 |
| 38118 | 104-10129-10262 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/29/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BIOGRAPHICAL DATA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F10 : 1997.11.08.13:51:52:640102 : | 2 | ||
| 38119 | 104-10129-10386 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/18/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR SUPPORT | HOWARD J. OSBORN | MEMORANDUM: ARTHUR JACKSON HANES. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F11 : 1997.11.08.18:35:27:326102 : | 2 |
| 38120 | 104-10129-10416 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/08/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | FBI HAD LEAD RAY MIGHT BE IN EUROPE, POSSIBLY ENGLAND. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK45 : F11 : 1997.11.08.19:27:26:640102 : | 2 |
| 38121 | 104-10129-10446 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/21/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, SCC | SPECIAL CLEARANCE AND/OR BILLET APPROVAL PICCOLO, JOSEPH S. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK45 : F5 : 1997.11.09.09:36:40:750107 : | 2 | |
| 38122 | 104-10130-10085 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/10/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, SECURITY ANALYSIS GROUP | JERRY G. BROWN | SUBJECT: HALL, LORAN EUGENE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F6A : 1997.08.11.21:30:48:233102 : | 2 |
| 38123 | 104-10130-10088 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/10/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR CABLE - FRENCH TELEVISION CARRIES FOUR INTERVIEW RE CIA ROLE IN U.S. AND ABROAD. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F6A : 20040226-1050269 : | 2 |
| 38124 | 104-10130-10107 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/15/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | THE HONORABLE FRANK CHURCH | W. E. COLBY DCI | SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F14 : 20040226-1050667 : | 2 |
| 38125 | 104-10130-10282 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/27/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO FOR THE FILE | STEVEN L. KUHN SA/C/PSD | MEMORANDUM: FOLLOWING CI STAFF SUBMITTED NEGATIVE REPLIES TO SUBJECT NOTICE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F8 : 1997.08.24.15:58:20:356102 : | 2 |
| 38126 | 104-10130-10284 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/20/1956 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SECRECY AGREEMENT. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.24.17:14:47:076102 : | 2 | ||
| 38127 | 104-10130-10309 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/06/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OFFICE OF SECURITY, HEADQUARTERS | G. MARVIN GENTILE, SAC, DFO | REPORT OF INVESTIGATION. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050273 : | 2 |
| 38128 | 104-10130-10312 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OFFICE OF SECURITY, HEADQUARTERS | JOHN D. NOBLE, SAC, DFO | REPORT OF INVESTIGATION. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050274 : | 2 |
| 38129 | 104-10130-10329 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OFFICE OF SECURITY, HEADQUARTERS | G. MARVIN GENTILE, SAC, DFO | REPORT OF INVESTIGATION. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050275 : | 2 |
| 38130 | 104-10130-10361 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/23/1956 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/PERSONNEL SECURITY DIVISION | INTERROGATION RESEARCH BRANCH | INFORMATION FOR THE SECURITY FILE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050276 : | 2 |
| 38131 | 104-10130-10375 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/12/1955 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FILE | J.F. WINTER | REPORT OF INTERVIEW (BORIS TARASOFF). | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 20040226-1050278 : | 2 |
| 38132 | 104-10130-10421 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/17/1949 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, INSPECTION AND SECURITY | CHIEF, SPECIAL SECURITY BRANCH | OFFICE MEMORANDUM - SYNDER, RICHARD EDWARD. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F2 : 1994.04.05.17:13:58:680028 : | 2 |
| 38133 | 104-10130-10469 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/20/1971 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE | ARTHUR C. SHERIDAN | WACKENHUT CORPORATION RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE USE OF SUBJECT CORP. AND UNOFFICAL CONTACT WITH EMPLOYEES OF CORP. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F17 : 1997.11.16.09:43:29:390107 : | 2 |
| 38134 | 104-10121-10174 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, FAR EAST DIVISION | WITHHELD | DAMAGE REPORT. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F23 : 20040225-1048987 : | 2 |
| 38135 | 104-10121-10179 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/19/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SA IN CHARGE, DISTRICT FIELD OFFICE | AUDEN, PAUL T. | LETTER RE ALAIS DRIVERS PERMIT FOR SUBJECT. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F23 : 20040225-1048989 : | 2 |
| 38136 | 104-10121-10197 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/15/1973 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WH/SECURITY | ROBERT J. BAKER | TRANSFER OF ALIAS DOCUMENTS. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F22 : 20040225-1048998 : | 2 |
| 38137 | 104-10121-10263 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/24/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | OFFICE OF SECURITY | LANGAN, JOSEPH, CHIEF/WH/4/SO | MEMO CONFIRMING VERBAL REQUEST THAT TWO BACKSTOPPED RESIDENCE ADDRESSES BE PROVIDED FOR DAVID S. MORALES. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F23 : 1997.09.23.13:56:14:140092 : | 2 |
| 38138 | 104-10121-10302 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/27/1957 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF WH | CHIEF, PROTECTIVE BRANCH | REVOCATION OF CRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F22 : 1997.09.24.19:01:31:873102 : | 2 |
| 38139 | 104-10121-10307 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/19/1955 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, PERSONNEL SECURITY | REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION: REASSIGNMENT-DAVID SANCHEZ. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F22 : 1997.09.24.19:14:49:640102 : | 2 | |
| 38140 | 104-10121-10341 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/04/1973 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROBERT A. MAHEU | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F1 : 1997.11.02.07:42:53:543108 : | 2 | ||
| 38141 | 104-10121-10342 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/04/1973 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROBERT A. MAHEU | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F1 : 1997.11.02.07:46:15:216108 : | 2 | ||
| 38142 | 104-10121-10355 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/14/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, ID | ERVAN E. KUHNKE, JR. ACT CHIEF ID, | CENTRAL COVER STAFF REQUESTED AN EXPEDITE QKENCHANT CLEARANCES. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F1 : 20040225-1049015 : | 2 |
| 38143 | 104-10122-10005 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/18/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH | CHIEF OF STATION | DISPATCH RE TRACES ON WILLIAM MORGAN. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F27 : 20040225-1049038 : | 2 |
| 38144 | 104-10122-10007 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/01/1973 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | EXTRACT U.S. DEFECTOR MACHINE LISTING--JUL 73; RICHARD CASE NAGELL. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F31 : 1993.07.26.18:08:25:000590 : | 2 | ||
| 38145 | 104-10122-10279 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/04/1973 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | CIA | ROBERT A. MAHEU [BIOGRAPHY OF MAHEU]. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F2 : 1994.03.25.10:32:27:370007 : 2 PAGE MEMO. SHOULD HAVE 3 ATTACHMENTS, NOT WITH DOCUMENT. | 2 |
| 38146 | 104-10122-10291 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/09/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DCI | KANE, CHARLES, DD/OS | TYLER, LYON L. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F25 : 1994.03.25.10:52:11:690005 : | 2 |
| 38147 | 104-10122-10307 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/04/1967 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | D/OS | KANE, CHARLES | HEARSAY CONCERNING MORGAN, EDWARD. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F25 : 1994.03.25.13:18:11:560005 : | 2 |
| 38148 | 104-10122-10405 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/24/1968 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR, CIA | JMCOBRA | WITHHELD | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F7 : 20040225-1049042 : | 2 |
| 38149 | 104-10123-10020 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/28/1969 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR; [DELETION] | WITHHELD | CABLE RE NAGELL'S VISIT TO CONSULATE. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F31 : 1994.03.29.11:38:11:440005 : | 2 |
| 38150 | 104-10123-10030 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/05/1971 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | HQ, CIA | WITHHELD | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK44 : F8 : 1994.03.29.13:49:35:720007 : POOR COPY; 1 PAGE CABLE, 1 PAGE DRAFT OF REQUEST. | 2 |
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