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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4551 | 157-10002-10304 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | SSCIA | 01/12/1976 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | R-2139 | ELDER, WALTER | BADER, WILLIAM | REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS FORM CIA RE: JFK ASSASSINATION | 10 | SSCIA | LETTER | 11/30/2017 | Box 413 Chron file | |
| 4552 | 104-10068-10188 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS | 9 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK12 : F16 : 1993.10.21.14:55:08:370022 : | 9 | ||
| 4553 | 157-10005-10325 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | SSCIA | 12/31/1975 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | R2087 | ELDER, WALTER | MILLER, WILLIAM G. | REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS | 2 | SSCIA | LETTER | 11/30/2017 | BOX 446-4 | |
| 4554 | 157-10002-10263 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | SSCIA | 02/25/1976 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | R-2603 | JOHNSTON, JAMES | ELDER, WALTER | REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS | SSCIA | LETTER | 06/07/2017 | Box 412Chron File | ||
| 4555 | 104-10068-10188 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS | 9 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK12 : F16 : 1993.10.21.14:55:08:370022 : | 9 | ||
| 4556 | 157-10005-10325 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | SSCIA | 12/31/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | R2087 | ELDER, WALTER | MILLER, WILLIAM G. | REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS | 2 | SSCIA | LETTER | 03/12/2018 | BOX 446-4 | |
| 4557 | 104-10217-10083 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/27/1979 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CABLE SECRATARIAT BRANCH | LAD/CO | REQUEST FOR DISSEMINATION CHANGE OR CABLE REFERENCE SERVICE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-52 : F12A : 1998.05.02.12:33:00:513115 : | 1 |
| 4558 | 104-10127-10033 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/23/1978 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CABLE SECRETARIAT | SUSAN KESSLER | REQUEST FOR DISSEMINATION CHANGE OR CABLE REFERENCE SERVICE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK57 : F3 : 1997.05.19.12:37:21:140021 : | 1 |
| 4559 | 104-10068-10174 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/07/1976 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CABLE SECRETARIAT | WITHHELD | REQUEST FOR DISSEMINATION CHANGE OR CABLE REFERENCE SERVICE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK12 : F16 : 1993.10.21.14:28:36:250022 : | 1 |
| 4560 | 104-10068-10174 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/07/1976 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CABLE SECRETARIAT | WITHHELD | REQUEST FOR DISSEMINATION CHANGE OR CABLE REFERENCE SERVICE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK12 : F16 : 1993.10.21.14:28:36:250022 : | 1 |
| 4561 | 104-10217-10083 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/27/1979 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CABLE SECRATARIAT BRANCH | LAD/CO | REQUEST FOR DISSEMINATION CHANGE OR CABLE REFERENCE SERVICE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-52 : F12A : 1998.05.02.12:33:00:513115 : | 1 |
| 4562 | 104-10127-10033 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/23/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CABLE SECRETARIAT | SUSAN KESSLER | REQUEST FOR DISSEMINATION CHANGE OR CABLE REFERENCE SERVICE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK57 : F3 : 1997.05.19.12:37:21:140021 : | 1 |
| 4563 | 104-10123-10292 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/17/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR DEPENDENTS' BRIEFING -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:48:26:350005 : | 1 | ||
| 4564 | 104-10123-10292 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/17/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR DEPENDENTS' BRIEFING -- JAMES P. O'CONNELL. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK44 : F35 : 1994.04.08.14:48:26:350005 : | 1 | ||
| 4565 | 104-10256-10306 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/15/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR DEPENDENTS' BRIEFING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK46 : F24 : 1998.01.17.08:51:45:186109 : | 1 | ||
| 4566 | 104-10256-10306 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/15/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR DEPENDENTS' BRIEFING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F24 : 1998.01.17.08:51:45:186109 : | 1 | ||
| 4567 | 104-10163-10060 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/04/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR OF TRAINING | DESMOND FITZGERALD | REQUEST FOR COVERT TRAINING OF AMCLATTER-1. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-2 : F15 : 1997.12.27.08:46:42:873108 : | 2 |
| 4568 | 104-10163-10126 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR OF TRAINING | DESMOND FITGERALD | REQUEST FOR COVERT TRAINING OF AMCLATTER-1. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-2 : F14 : 1998.01.05.11:46:20:340108 : | 2 |
| 4569 | 104-10163-10060 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/04/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR OF TRAINING | DESMOND FITZGERALD | REQUEST FOR COVERT TRAINING OF AMCLATTER-1. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-2 : F15 : 1997.12.27.08:46:42:873108 : | 2 |
| 4570 | 104-10163-10126 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/06/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR OF TRAINING | DESMOND FITGERALD | REQUEST FOR COVERT TRAINING OF AMCLATTER-1. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-2 : F14 : 1998.01.05.11:46:20:340108 : | 2 |
| 4571 | 104-10165-10020 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/23/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FINANCE DIVISION | WH/B&F | REQUEST FOR COVERT PAYMENT OTHER THAN CASH. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-4 : F6 : 1998.01.06.18:05:50:483102 : | 2 |
| 4572 | 104-10165-10020 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/23/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FINANCE DIVISION | WH/B&F | REQUEST FOR COVERT PAYMENT OTHER THAN CASH. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-4 : F6 : 1998.01.06.18:05:50:483102 : | 2 |
| 4573 | 104-10179-10188 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/08/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FINANCE DIVISION | WH/B&F | REQUEST FOR COVERT PAYMENT OTHER THAN CASH | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-15 : F14 : 1998.03.23.17:47:06:873115 : | 1 |
| 4574 | 104-10179-10191 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/30/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FINANCE DIVISION | WH/B&F | REQUEST FOR COVERT PAYMENT OTHER THAN CASH | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-15 : F14 : 1998.03.23.17:54:36:890115 : | 1 |
| 4575 | 104-10179-10188 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/08/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FINANCE DIVISION | WH/B&F | REQUEST FOR COVERT PAYMENT OTHER THAN CASH | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-15 : F14 : 1998.03.23.17:47:06:873115 : | 1 |
| 4576 | 104-10179-10191 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/30/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | FINANCE DIVISION | WH/B&F | REQUEST FOR COVERT PAYMENT OTHER THAN CASH | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-15 : F14 : 1998.03.23.17:54:36:890115 : | 1 |
| 4577 | 104-10067-10245 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR COPY OF VARIOUS CABLES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK12 : F14 : 1993.08.03.15:00:38:870005 : | 1 | ||
| 4578 | 104-10067-10245 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR COPY OF VARIOUS CABLES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK12 : F14 : 1993.08.03.15:00:38:870005 : | 1 | ||
| 4579 | 157-10004-10283 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | SSCIA | 05/23/1975 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | KNOCHE, HENRY | BELIN, DAVID | REQUEST FOR COPIES OF CIA DOCUMENTS | 4 | ROCK | LETTER | 11/30/2017 | |||
| 4580 | 157-10004-10283 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | SSCIA | 05/23/1975 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | KNOCHE, HENRY | BELIN, DAVID | REQUEST FOR COPIES OF CIA DOCUMENTS | 4 | ROCK | LETTER | 03/12/2018 | |||
| 4581 | 104-10180-10121 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/03/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, PERSONNEL SECURITY DIV | CHIEF, WESTERN HEMISHPERE DIV | REQUEST FOR CONTRACT TYPE A CLEARANCE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-16 : F11 : 1998.06.14.07:47:24:653107 : | 1 |
| 4582 | 104-10180-10121 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/03/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, PERSONNEL SECURITY DIV | CHIEF, WESTERN HEMISHPERE DIV | REQUEST FOR CONTRACT TYPE A CLEARANCE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-16 : F11 : 1998.06.14.07:47:24:653107 : | 1 |
| 4583 | 104-10130-10468 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/24/1971 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SUPPORT CASE SEC CLRNC SUP BR PERS | C/PSD/OS APPRVG OFFICIAL | REQUEST FOR CONTACT SECURITY APPROVAL PAXTON, JAMES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F17 : 1997.11.16.09:36:30:390107 : | 1 |
| 4584 | 104-10130-10468 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/24/1971 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SUPPORT CASE SEC CLRNC SUP BR PERS | C/PSD/OS APPRVG OFFICIAL | REQUEST FOR CONTACT SECURITY APPROVAL PAXTON, JAMES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F17 : 1997.11.16.09:36:30:390107 : | 1 |
| 4585 | 104-10110-10696 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/26/1972 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SUPPOT CASE SECTION, CLEARANCE SUPP | C/PSD/OS | REQUEST FOR CONTACT SECURITY APPROVAL FOR CHRIST, DAVID L. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK40 : F25B : 1998.03.07.12:30:44:450031 : | 1 |
| 4586 | 104-10110-10696 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/26/1972 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SUPPOT CASE SECTION, CLEARANCE SUPP | C/PSD/OS | REQUEST FOR CONTACT SECURITY APPROVAL FOR CHRIST, DAVID L. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK40 : F25B : 1998.03.07.12:30:44:450031 : | 1 |
| 4587 | 104-10164-10027 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/25/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION ON INFO ABOUT AMPALM TWO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-3 : F9 : 1998.01.05.16:26:59:153107 : | 1 | |
| 4588 | 104-10164-10027 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/25/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION ON INFO ABOUT AMPALM TWO. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-3 : F9 : 1998.01.05.16:26:59:153107 : | 1 | |
| 4589 | 104-10140-10015 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/23/1978 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROBERT LEIDENHEIMER DCI SEC OFC | RODGER S. GABRIELSON, OLC | REQUEST FOR CLEARANCES FOR BLAKEY, CORNWELL, KLEIN, SMITH. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK53 : F9 : 1997.10.05.08:30:22:920107 : CORRECTED TO 1 PAGE VICE 2. | 1 |
| 4590 | 104-10140-10015 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/23/1978 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROBERT LEIDENHEIMER DCI SEC OFC | RODGER S. GABRIELSON, OLC | REQUEST FOR CLEARANCES FOR BLAKEY, CORNWELL, KLEIN, SMITH. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK53 : F9 : 1997.10.05.08:30:22:920107 : CORRECTED TO 1 PAGE VICE 2. | 1 |
| 4591 | 104-10130-10352 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/24/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | W. M. KNOTT | REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE OF FDD PERSONNEL - PROJECT U.S. JPRS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.20:03:09:873102 : | 1 | |
| 4592 | 104-10130-10352 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/24/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | W. M. KNOTT | REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE OF FDD PERSONNEL - PROJECT U.S. JPRS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK46 : F9 : 1997.08.25.20:03:09:873102 : | 1 | |
| 4593 | 104-10110-10743 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 02/27/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SECURITY OFFICER, DD/S&T | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, ORD/DD/S&T | REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE FOR DAVID L. CHRIST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK40 : F25B : 1998.03.07.13:14:00:590031 : | 1 |
| 4594 | 104-10110-10743 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 02/27/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SECURITY OFFICER, DD/S&T | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, ORD/DD/S&T | REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE FOR DAVID L. CHRIST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK40 : F25B : 1998.03.07.13:14:00:590031 : | 1 |
| 4595 | 104-10248-10033 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/11/1957 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIVISION OF INTELLIGENCE, U.S. ATOM | SCOVILLE, HERBERT, JR., ASSISTANT D | REQUEST FOR CLASS "Q" CLEARANCES FOR CHRIST, DAVID LAMAR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK40 : F25C : 1998.03.07.14:28:57:030031 : | 1 |
| 4596 | 104-10248-10033 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/11/1957 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIVISION OF INTELLIGENCE, U.S. ATOM | SCOVILLE, HERBERT, JR., ASSISTANT D | REQUEST FOR CLASS "Q" CLEARANCES FOR CHRIST, DAVID LAMAR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK40 : F25C : 1998.03.07.14:28:57:030031 : | 1 |
| 4597 | 104-10100-10226 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/17/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION | CIA | JFK | 06/13/2017 | JFK33 : F5 : 20040108-1032330 : | ||
| 4598 | 104-10163-10070 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/15/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | BELL | REQUEST FOR CLARA FERNANDEZ FOR USE AS TRANSLATOR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-2 : F15 : 1997.12.27.09:38:06:340108 : | 1 |
| 4599 | 104-10163-10070 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/15/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | BELL | REQUEST FOR CLARA FERNANDEZ FOR USE AS TRANSLATOR. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-2 : F15 : 1997.12.27.09:38:06:340108 : | 1 |
| 4600 | 104-10055-10036 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | REQUEST FOR CIA FILES AND DOCUMENTS | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK7 : F48 : 1993.07.08.11:03:59:060530 : | 2 |
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