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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4201 | 104-10218-10109 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/21/1970 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MISCELLANEOUS FBI AND DOJ REPORTS ON GERALD PATRICK HEMMING AND ROY EMORY HARGRAVES, INTERNAL SECURITY-CUBA. | FBI | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-53 : F2 : 1998.09.22.09:17:43:513128 : | ||||
4202 | 104-10218-10112 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/28/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEMO: RE: INTERCONTINENTAL PENETRATION FORCES | FBI | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-53 : F2 : 1998.09.22.11:57:11:250129 : POSTPONEMENTS ARE FBI 8/9/98; RECONFIRMED 7/20/99 | ||||
4203 | 104-10218-10303 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/01/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: GREATLY APPRECIATE REF REPORT RE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-53 : F2 : 1999.03.04.09:34:39:950129 : | ||
4204 | 104-10218-10304 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/01/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | FBI | ALLEGED PLOT TO ASSASSINATE COLONEL CESAR QUINTEROS, CHIEF OF GUATEMALAN SECURITY | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-53 : F2 : 1999.03.04.09:53:29:060129 : | ||
4205 | 104-10218-10305 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/15/1976 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CIA | FBI/INTELLIGENCE DIV | CABLE: JORGE ANTONIO ZIMERI SAFIE AND GERALD PATRICK HEMMING | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-53 : F2 : 1999.03.04.09:57:31:936129 : DUP OF 104-10172-10035 | ||
4206 | 104-10218-10308 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/08/1976 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PASSED STATION WRITTEN REPORT (MLN INVOLVED WITH ZIMERI IN PLOT TO ASSASSINATE LAUGERUD). | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-53 : F2 : 20040315-1058141 : | ||
4207 | 104-10219-10011 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MATERIAL REVIEWED AT CIA HQERS BY HSCA STAFF MEMBERS:50-6-105/3. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-54 : F6 : 1998.04.29.19:21:39:326102 : | ||||
4208 | 104-10219-10029 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/13/1972 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, MIAMI FIELD OFFICE | DIRECTOR DOMESTIC CONTACT SERVICE | MODERN AIR TRANSPORT INC (CLOSED). | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-54 : F19 : 1998.05.02.12:57:48:140107 : | ||
4209 | 104-10219-10088 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/05/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BAGLEY. CHIEF, SR/CI | CHIEF, FI/D/CLOSE SUPPORT | INFORMATION REPORT:FORMER NSA EMPLOYEES, WILLIAM H. MARTIN AND BERNON F. MITCHELL | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-54 : F13 : 20040315-1058292 : | ||
4210 | 104-10219-10104 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/29/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY, JMWAVE | CABLE:REQUEST FULL TRACES INCLUDING ITENERARY, CONTACTS | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-54 : F13 : 1998.05.15.15:20:38:000108 : | ||
4211 | 104-10219-10132 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/05/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WASHINGTON | VIENNA | FOLL RECEIVED JUNE 61 FROM SOURCE OF UNKNOWN RELIABILITY. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-54 : F12 : 20040315-1058309 : | ||
4212 | 104-10005-10196 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/15/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | HOOVER, J. EDGAR, D/FBI | DIRECTOR, CIA | TRANSLATIONS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE MATERIAL IN EXHIBITS D244-248 AND PORTION OF D250 IN THE LEE HARVEY OSWALD CASE. | FBI | JFK | 06/05/2017 | OSW11 : V49 : 1993.06.16.17:07:03:900000 : COVER SHEET FROM RID/AN; FILE ORIGINAL OF FBI REPORT SENT TO NARA IN 1992. | ||
4213 | 104-10005-10285 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | MEXICO CITY | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | DISPATCH RE CUBAN EMBASSY TRASH CONTAINING SIGNATURES | CIA | JFK | 06/05/2017 | OSW11 : V51 : 20031125-1016999 : | ||
4214 | 104-10005-10294 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/20/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | DOS, STUART, WALLACE W. | AMEMBASSY, MEXICO | PERMISSION TO PUBLISH DOCUMENTS ON LEE HARVEY OSWALD EMBTEL 318 AND DEPTEL 23. | STAT | JFK | 06/05/2017 | OSW11 : V48 : 1993.06.18.07:44:27:370000 : | ||
4215 | 104-10005-10328 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/25/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | C/WH | MEXICO CITY | TRANSMITTAL OF PHOTOGRAPHS | CIA | JFK | 06/05/2017 | OSW11 : V51 : 20031125-1017004 : | ||
4216 | 104-10005-10342 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/22/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 201-289248 | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | VISA APPLICATION-OSWALD | CIA | JFK | 06/05/2017 | OSW11 : V51 : 1993.06.19.10:45:48:430000 : | ||
4217 | 104-10219-10137 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/29/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | ATHENS | CABLE: REQUEST STATION AND DISCREET TRACES NICOLAS GEORGES DAMASCUS. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-54 : F12 : 1998.05.16.09:32:10:936107 : DOCUMENT IS PARTIALLY ILLEGIBLE | ||
4218 | 104-10219-10140 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/14/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MELBOURNE | CABLE: REQUEST STATION TRACES PLUS ANY AVAILABLE INFO CURRENT WHEREABOUTS NICOLAS GEORGES DAMASCUS. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-54 : F12 : 1998.05.16.09:50:20:576107 : | ||
4219 | 104-10219-10141 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/14/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | CAIRO | CABLE: REQUEST STATION TRACES NICOLAS GEORGES DAMASCUS. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-54 : F12 : 1998.05.16.09:52:14:500107 : | ||
4220 | 104-10220-10051 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/01/1976 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHRIS HOPKINS TASK FORCE K | BIO ON ORESTES GUILLERMO RUIZ PEREZ. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F28 : 1998.05.06.14:19:54:280108 : | |||
4221 | 104-10220-10054 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/02/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TEL AVIV | DIRECTOR | JACK RUBENSTEIN VISITED ISRAEL | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F27 : 20040316-1058574 : | ||
4222 | 104-10220-10057 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1975 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:REVIEW OF 201 FILE ON U.S. CITIZEN. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F27 : 1998.05.06.14:51:22:466108 : | ||||
4223 | 104-10220-10063 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/21/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR INFO WAVE | CABLE: PEDROSA, A., DEPT FOR CONUS ON 22 OCTOBER VIA PAA. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F17 : 20040316-1058578 : | ||
4224 | 104-10220-10064 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/22/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | WITHHELD | CABLE: IS PEDROSO RETURN PRIOR END OF CONTRACT RESIGNATION OR | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F17 : 20040316-1058579 : | ||
4225 | 104-10220-10072 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/02/1966 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:DOCUMENT TRANSFER AND CROSS REFERNCE-PINO MACHADO, QUINTIN, CAPT. | CIA | JFK | 05/09/1998 | JFK64-55 : F18 : 1998.05.09.08:56:25:250107 : | ||||
4226 | 104-10220-10073 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/28/1967 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM:DOCUMENT TRANSFER AND CROSS REFERNCE-PINO MACHADO, QUINTIN, CAPT. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F18 : 1998.05.09.08:57:28:750107 : | ||||
4227 | 104-10220-10078 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/30/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | HQS | FIELD INFORMATION REPORT:RESIGNATION OF QUINTIN PINO MACHADO, CUBAN AMBASSADOR TO HUNGARY | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F18 : 1998.05.09.09:06:48:000107 : REPORT COVER SHEET ATTACHED | ||
4228 | 104-10220-10092 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/30/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BOGOTA | DIRECTOR | CABLE- ORLAND PUENTE PEREZ VISITED BOGOTA FROM 20-24 OCTOBER. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F21 : 1998.05.15.16:03:31:856108 : | ||
4229 | 104-10220-10093 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CARACAS | DIRECTOR | CABLE- ORLANDO PUENTE PEREZ ACCOMPANIED DUPINO LATE SEPT MISSION TO VENEZUELA. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F21 : 1998.05.15.16:06:17:000108 : | ||
4230 | 104-10220-10104 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/31/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT SUPPORT OF LUIS SOMOZA FOR MILITARY PLAN OF CARLOS PRIO SOCARRAS TO LIBERATE CUBA. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F21 : 1998.05.15.17:02:08:500108 : | ||||
4231 | 104-10220-10105 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INFORMATION REPORT VIEWS OF CARLOS PRIO SOCARRAS ON THE STATUS OF HIS MILITARY PLANS TO LIBERATE CUBA. | CIA | JFK | 05/15/1998 | JFK64-55 : F21 : 1998.05.15.17:05:09:856108 : | ||||
4232 | 104-10220-10108 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/20/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CARACAS | DIRECTOR | INFORMATION REPORT, STATEMENTS OF A VENEZUELAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL CONCERNING THE MEETNG BETWEEN BETANCOURT AND FORMER CUBAN PRESIDENT PRIO SOCARRAS WAS IN FAVOR OF PRIO'S NEW CUBAN EXILE GROUP. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F21 : 1998.05.16.06:41:37:200108 : | ||
4233 | 104-10220-10188 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/12/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FRANKFURT | DIRECTOR | CABLE: BELIEVE BEST (WITHHELD) | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058612 : | ||
4234 | 104-10220-10198 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/14/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS PARIS | CHIEF, MUNICH OPERATIONS | DISPATCH- HAS BEEN ACTIVELY AND PROFITABLY ENGAGED IN VARIOUS STATION ACTIVITIES SINCE EARLY 1962. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058616 : | ||
4235 | 104-10220-10208 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/02/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS | DIRECTOR | REF OPERATION BEING HANDLED BY TWO ASSETS SELECTED BY SUBJECT. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058620 : | ||
4236 | 104-10220-10230 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/06/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FORM: DOCUMENT TRANSFER AND CROSS REFERENCE: BEST PBRUMEN SOURCES | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058626 : | ||||
4237 | 104-10220-10235 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/21/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS PARIS | CHIEF, WE | DISPATCH: STATION PLAN FOR EXPLOITING CUBAN STUDENTS IN PARIS. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058627 : | ||
4238 | 104-10220-10236 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS, PARIS | SEPARATE COVER ATTACHMENT A TO OFPA - 68357. | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F29 : 20040316-1058628 : | |||
4239 | 104-10220-10280 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/29/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF OF STATION, PANAMA | CHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVE | DISPATCH: IGNACIO RASCO BERMUDEZ - PERSONALITY | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 20040316-1058631 : | ||
4240 | 104-10220-10289 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/23/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF OF STATION, PANAMA | CHIEF, WHD | DISPATCH: JOSE IGNACIO RASCO BERMUDEZ | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 20040316-1058633 : | ||
4241 | 104-10220-10300 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/22/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | BELL | CABLE: CALL THAT FERNANDEZ CLAIMING HAS NOT YET RECEIVED VISA | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.10:53:46:500109 : | ||
4242 | 104-10220-10316 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/21/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMMASH | DIRECTOR | CABLE: CONSULT REGARDING PROPOSAL TO TRAVEL | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:32:39:780109 : | ||
4243 | 104-10220-10318 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMASH | DIRECTOR | CABLE: CONFERRED WITH MORRO CASTLE ESCAPEES | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:36:28:950109 : | ||
4244 | 104-10220-10320 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/12/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMASH | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AMPALM DENIES MAKING ALLEGED STATEMENT | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:43:45:483109 : | ||
4245 | 104-10220-10323 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/07/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MASH | DIRECTOR | CABLE: MEMO OF CONVERSATION RECENTLY SUSTAINED IN SANJ WITH JOSE FIGUERES | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:48:52:873109 : | ||
4246 | 104-10220-10324 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/07/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MASH | DIRECTOR | CABLE: DANIEL JAMES WRITING ARTICLE | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:50:16:873109 : | ||
4247 | 104-10220-10326 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/04/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MASH | CABLE: REPORT THAT VILLAREAL HAS SPLIT WITH GROUP | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:56:27:513109 : | |||
4248 | 104-10220-10327 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/28/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, JMASH | FOR THE RECORD | MEMO: CONVERSATION BETWEEN AMWAIL AND STATION OFFICER | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:59:37:826109 : | ||
4249 | 104-10220-10380 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/31/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WAVE | BELL | CABLE: 30 DEC AMPALM-5 ASKED STAFF EMPLOYEE IF HE DID NOT AGREE THAT MOMENT TOO CRITICAL AMPLIFY AMPORT | CIA | JFK | 06/23/2004 | JFK64-55 : F23A : 20040316-1058640 : | ||
4250 | 104-10220-10388 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/30/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HAVANA | MASH INFO DIRECTOR | CABLE: JULIO ANGEL MASTRE CALLED ON ARETZ 25 NOV TO ADVISE HE PLANNING TRAVEL MIAMI | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23A : 1998.08.06.08:54:01:310129 : |
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