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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4101 | 104-10077-10344 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/09/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REGARDING 976-R-29-64 ITEM 5, SILVER FINISH ONLY RE ORDER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:37:05:620028 : | 1 |
4102 | 104-10077-10344 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/09/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REGARDING 976-R-290-64 ITEM 5, SILVER FINISH ONLY RE ORDER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:37:05:620028 : | 1 |
4103 | 104-10077-10345 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/09/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PCSA GRANTED MR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:38:01:220028 : | 1 |
4104 | 104-10077-10345 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/09/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PCSA GRANTED MR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:38:01:220028 : | 1 |
4105 | 104-10077-10346 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/09/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REQUEST AMSHAFT CABLE VALDES ADVISING THAT MESSAGE PASSED | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:39:12:530028 : | 1 |
4106 | 104-10077-10346 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/09/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REQUEST AMSHAFT CABLE VALDES ADVISING THAT MESSAGE PASSED | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:39:12:530028 : | 1 |
4107 | 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 : | ||
4108 | 104-10077-10350 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/09/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ALGIERS | DIRECTOR | CABLE:ACCORDING TO FAIRLY RELIABLE INTERNAL SOURCE WHO IS WELL | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:45:25:250028 : | 2 |
4109 | 104-10077-10350 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/09/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ALGIERS | DIRECTOR | CABLE:ACCORDING TO FAIRLY RELIABLE INTERNAL SOURCE WHO IS WELL | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:45:25:250028 : | 2 |
4110 | 104-10077-10354 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MANAGUA | DIRECTOR | CABLE: WHAT WAS OUTCOME OF INVESTIGATION BY GH AND DISPOSAL OF CREW AND SHIP | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 20031217-1026552 : | 1 |
4111 | 104-10077-10354 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MANAGUA | DIRECTOR | CABLE: WHAT WAS OUTCOME OF INVESTIGATION BY GH AND DISPOSAL OF CREW AND SHIP | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 20031217-1026552 : | 1 |
4112 | 104-10077-10356 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: FOR REUTEMAN: PLEASE BRIEF DANOLD ON WAVE'S VIEWS RE CACHING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:52:21:870028 : | 1 |
4113 | 104-10077-10356 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: FOR REUTEMAN: PLEASE BRIEF DANOLD ON WAVE'S VIEWS RE CACHING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:52:21:870028 : | 1 |
4114 | 104-10077-10357 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REQUEST TRACES FOLL INDIVIDUALS WHO OF POSS OPS INTEREST:. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:53:09:720028 : | 1 |
4115 | 104-10077-10357 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REQUEST TRACES FOLL INDIVIDUALS WHO OF POSS OPS INTEREST:. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:53:09:720028 : | 1 |
4116 | 104-10077-10358 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: RE REF A, DOBAL FIRST GRANTED POA 7 NOV 62 VIA REF B. UPON RECEIPT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:54:08:590028 : | 1 |
4117 | 104-10077-10358 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: RE REF A, DOBAL FIRST GRANTED POA 7 NOV 62 VIA REF B. UPON RECEIPT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:54:08:590028 : | 1 |
4118 | 104-10077-10359 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SANTO DOMINGO | DIRECTOR | CABLE: FOLLOWING IS TDCSDB-3/658,392 BASED ON | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:55:52:930028 : | 1 |
4119 | 104-10077-10359 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SANTO DOMINGO | DIRECTOR | CABLE: FOLLOWING IS TDCSDB-3/658,392 BASED ON | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:55:52:930028 : | 1 |
4120 | 104-10077-10360 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: WITH EXCEPTION ITEMS 1A2, 1A3 AND 1A5 REF MATERIEL NOT AVAILABLE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:56:49:680028 : | 1 |
4121 | 104-10077-10360 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: WITH EXCEPTION ITEMS 1A2, 1A3 AND 1A5 REF MATERIEL NOT AVAILABLE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:56:49:680028 : | 1 |
4122 | 104-10077-10364 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR CABLE REQUESTING STRIPPING FILM IN MINOX CASSETTES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:59:59:370028 : | 1 | ||
4123 | 104-10077-10364 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR CABLE REQUESTING STRIPPING FILM IN MINOX CASSETTES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.16:59:59:370028 : | 1 | ||
4124 | 104-10077-10365 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SUBJ REF IS AMSTONE-1 (201-740987). POA NOT REQUIRED RE OWVL AND S/W TRAINING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:02:38:250028 : | 1 |
4125 | 104-10077-10365 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SUBJ REF IS AMSTONE-1 (21-74987). POA NOT REQUIRED RE OWVL AND S/W TRAINING. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:02:38:250028 : | 1 |
4126 | 104-10077-10367 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: CONFIRM OR DENY IF DC-4 IS AT RANCHO BOYEROS WITH BRITISH GUINEA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:04:52:150028 : | 1 |
4127 | 104-10077-10367 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: CONFIRM OR DENY IF DC-4 IS AT RANCHO BOYEROS WITH BRITISH GUINEA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:04:52:150028 : | 1 |
4128 | 104-10077-10368 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MADRID | DIRECTOR | CABLE: HQS PLEASED DEVELOPMENTS CITED REFS. IDEN A NOW | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:06:35:250028 : | 2 |
4129 | 104-10077-10368 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MADRID | DIRECTOR | CABLE: HQS PLEASED DEVELOPMENTS CITED REFS. IDEN A NOW | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:06:35:250028 : | 2 |
4130 | 104-10077-10369 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MADRID, JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IDENTITIES A-C. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:07:40:030028 : | 1 |
4131 | 104-10077-10369 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MADRID, JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IDENTITIES A-C. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:07:40:030028 : | 1 |
4132 | 104-10077-10370 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: POA REINSTATED AMTAUP-10 UNTIL 2 MARCH 64. OA IN PROCESS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:08:31:750028 : | 1 |
4133 | 104-10077-10370 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: POA REINDOSD AMTAUP-1 UNTIL 2 MARCH 64. OA IN PROCESS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:08:31:750028 : | 1 |
4134 | 104-10077-10371 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | DIRECTOR CABLE RE AVAILABILITY OF CUBAN SPECIALIST FOR BRIEFING. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:09:51:590028 : | 2 |
4135 | 104-10077-10371 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/10/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | DIRECTOR CABLE RE AVAILABILITY OF CUBAN SPECIALIST FOR BRIEFING. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:09:51:590028 : | 2 |
4136 | 104-10077-10375 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IT POSSIBLE AMOT-134 IN POSITION ACT AS SPOTTER ASSESSOR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:14:07:090028 : | 1 |
4137 | 104-10077-10375 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IT POSSIBLE AMOT-134 IN POSITION ACT AS SPOTTER ASSESSOR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:14:07:090028 : | 1 |
4138 | 104-10077-10377 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: LETSIM HAS ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIVING REF MESSAGE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:16:47:560028 : | 1 |
4139 | 104-10077-10377 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: LETSIM HAS ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIVING REF MESSAGE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:16:47:560028 : | 1 |
4140 | 104-10077-10380 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | DIRECTOR CABLE RE AUDIO TECHNIQUES FOR STATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:22:42:560028 : | 1 |
4141 | 104-10077-10380 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | DIRECTOR CABLE RE AUDIO TECHNIQUES FOR STATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:22:42:560028 : | 1 |
4142 | 104-10077-10382 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | DIRECTOR CABLE RE VISIT PRIOR TO HEADQUARTERS RETURN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:25:42:470028 : | 1 |
4143 | 104-10077-10382 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | DIRECTOR CABLE RE VISIT PRIOR TO HEADQUARTERS RETURN. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:25:42:470028 : | 1 |
4144 | 104-10077-10384 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: HQS TRACES SUBJS REF NEGATIVE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:27:20:370028 : | 1 |
4145 | 104-10077-10384 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: HQS TRACES SUBJS REF NEGATIVE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:27:20:370028 : | 1 |
4146 | 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 |
4147 | 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 |
4148 | 104-10077-10386 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IN VIEW REF PLS CONTINUE COVERAGE AT LEAST FOR RE NEW AMBASSADOR TO OSLO PROPOSED BY CUBA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:30:22:720028 : | 1 |
4149 | 104-10077-10386 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IN VIEW REF PLS CONTINUE COVERAGE AT LEAST FOR RE NEW AMBASSADOR TO OSLO PROPOSED BY CUBA. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK17 : F19 : 1995.09.26.17:30:22:720028 : | 1 |
4150 | 104-10077-10387 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 12/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | DIRECTOR CABLE REQUESTING NAME TRACES. | 1 | CIA | 03/12/2018 | JFK17 : F20 : 1995.09.26.17:38:42:930028 : |
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