JFK Assassination Records

JFK Assassination Records - 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

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:

* 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 Release Files

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 NumRecord NumNARA Release DateFormerly WithheldAgencyDoc DateDoc TypeFile NumTo NameFrom NameTitleNum PagesOriginatorRecord Series Review DateCommentsPages Released
1151180-10112-1039012/15/2017In FullHSCA05/13/1975
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SUMMARY013526MEMO OF CONVESTION BETWEEN GEORGE GAUDET ADN BERNARD FESTERWALD2HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017BOX 236.
1152180-10112-1046612/15/2017In PartHSCA06/25/1976
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NOTES01510625CIANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017NOTES FROM 6-25-76 - 9/21/77. BOX 296.
1153180-10113-1011912/15/2017In PartHSCA08/05/1977
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MEMORANDUM003362ORR, PATRICIA7HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017CIA 77-4. Box 77.
1154180-10116-1010412/15/2017In PartHSCA12/09/1976
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TRANSCRIPT014697SPRAGUE, RICHARDBUSINESS MEETING50HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017MLK material withdrawn, pp. 386-412. Box 279.
1155180-10001-1016612/15/2017In PartHSCA06/06/1977
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OTHER TEXTUAL0001074FBINUMBERED FILES11/30/2017File no. 100-269-E. Box 4. 4-5.
1156180-10065-1040712/15/2017In PartHSCA03/29/1951
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OUTSIDE CONTACT REPORT00875478CHICAGO CRIME COMMISSIONNUMBERED FILES11/30/2017159-1. Box 159.
1157180-10065-1043512/15/2017In PartHSCA05/23/1978
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NOTES008782ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGAT...12HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017159-3. Notes summarizing files at Illinois Legislative Investigation Commission. Box 159.
1158180-10065-1043612/15/2017In PartHSCA05/22/1978
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NOTES008783CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT28HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017159-3. Box 159.
1159180-10075-1016812/15/2017In FullHSCA06/23/1978
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TRANSCRIPT010136PENA, ORESTSWORN TESTIMONY OF OREST PENA36HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017ONE COPY. BOX 187.
1160180-10075-1016912/15/2017In FullHSCA06/23/1978
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TRANSCRIPT010136PENA, ORESTSWORN TESTIMONY OF OREST PENA36HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Three copies. Box 187.
1161180-10077-1040312/15/2017In PartHSCA02/17/1978
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LETTER005747KEUCH, ROBERT L.BLAKEY, G. ROBERT10HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017FBI OF DESIRED FBI FILES 116-1. BOX 116. FOLDER TITLE:
1162180-10077-1049912/15/2017In FullHSCA02/24/1978
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LETTER005820GAY, DONOVANHURTADO, LILA F.22CITIZENNUMBERED FILES11/30/2017INCLUDES ATTACHMENTS ALONG WITH PERSONAL REFERENCES. 116-15. BOX 116. FOLDER TITLE:
1163180-10078-1018312/15/2017In PartHSCA04/20/1978
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LETTER007375BELL, GRIFIN B.BLAKEY, G. ROBERT1HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Box 142.
1164180-10078-1020412/15/2017In PartHSCA04/19/1978
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LETTER007396BELL, GRIFFIN B.BLAKEY, G. ROBERT2HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Box 142.
1165180-10080-1044112/15/2017In FullHSCA08/02/1978
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OUTSIDE CONTACT REPORT010376FBI2HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017190-1. Box 190.
1166180-10085-1018712/15/2017In FullHSCA10/26/1977
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REPORT006058PALMER, BETSYFILE REVIEW AT THE FBI ON OCTOBER 20, 19773HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Document is a copy of 002890. These are pages from "Interview Book: Lawrence John Howard, Jr.; 68-1. Box 120.
1167180-10089-1043212/15/2017In FullHSCA03/22/1978
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MEMORANDUM006468DIRECTORPALMER, BETSYFILE REVIEW AT FBI, MARCH 16, 17, AND 20, 197817CIANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Box 125.
1168180-10097-1021612/15/2017In PartHSCA07/13/1978
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NOTES009981FBIFBI FILE REVIEW17HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017184-3. Box 184.
1169180-10097-1037512/15/2017In PartHSCA10/11/1978
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NOTES0124265FBINUMBERED FILES11/30/2017221-3. Box 221.
1170180-10100-1001812/15/2017In FullHSCA06/05/1978
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OTHER TEXTUAL009494FBI8HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017FBI file review 174-9 typed notes. Box #:174.
1171180-10101-1028812/15/2017In PartHSCA00/00/0000
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NOTES0133479FBINUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Box 233.
1172180-10101-1047912/15/2017In PartHSCA00/00/0000
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NOTES01166525HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Tabbed FBI 209-5. Box 209.
1173180-10102-1047412/15/2017In PartHSCA05/16/1978
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MEMORANDUM013071PALMER, BETSYFBI FILE REVIEW-ORLANDO BEACH AVILA5FBINUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Tabbed 229-1. Box 229.
1174180-10103-1000612/15/2017In PartHSCA06/14/1978
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MEMORANDUM011666AMERICAN GAMBLING ACTIVITY IN CUBA10HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Box 210.
1175180-10105-1004512/15/2017In PartHSCA05/06/1978
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NOTES013771FBI61HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017241-1; includes legal paper and 5x"8" note cards. Box 241.
1176180-10107-1048012/15/2017In FullHSCA03/16/1979
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OUTSIDE CONTACT REPORT014932FBI, FILES1HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Folder 1 of 2. Box 288.
1177180-10107-1048812/15/2017In FullHSCA03/16/1979
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OTHER TEXTUAL014939FBI, FILES2HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Typed notes from FBI file. Date derived from routing slip. Box 288.
1178180-10109-1034212/15/2017In FullHSCA12/12/1978
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SUMMARY014214BLAKEY, G. ROBERT54HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Box 252.
1179180-10078-1024412/15/2017In FullHSCA11/13/1978
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LETTER013122NSABLAKEY, G.R.1HSCANUMBERED FILES11/30/2017Box 230.
1180180-10077-1040304/26/2018RedactHSCA02/17/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT005747KEUCH, ROBERT L.BLAKEY, G. ROBERT10HSCANUMBERED FILES02/11/2018FBI OF DESIRED FBI FILES 116-1. BOX 116. FOLDER TITLE:10
1181180-10078-1018304/26/2018RedactHSCA04/20/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT007375BELL, GRIFIN B.BLAKEY, G. ROBERT1HSCANUMBERED FILES02/11/2018Box 142.1
1182180-10078-1020404/26/2018RedactHSCA04/19/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT007396BELL, GRIFFIN B.BLAKEY, G. ROBERT2HSCANUMBERED FILES02/11/2018Box 142.2
1183180-10101-1028804/26/2018RedactHSCA00/00/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT0133479FBINUMBERED FILES02/11/2018Box 233.9
1184180-10101-1047904/26/2018RedactHSCA00/00/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT01166525HSCANUMBERED FILES02/11/2018Tabbed FBI 209-5. Box 209.25
1185180-10102-1047404/26/2018RedactHSCA05/16/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT013071PALMER, BETSYFBI FILE REVIEW-ORLANDO BEACH AVILA5FBINUMBERED FILES02/11/2018Tabbed 229-1. Box 229.5
1186180-10103-1000604/26/2018RedactHSCA06/14/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT011666AMERICAN GAMBLING ACTIVITY IN CUBA10HSCANUMBERED FILES02/11/2018Box 210.10
1187180-10105-1004504/26/2018RedactHSCA05/06/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT013771FBI61HSCANUMBERED FILES02/11/2018241-1; includes legal paper and 5x"8" note cards. Box 241.61
1188180-10080-1016804/26/2018ReleaseHSCA04/19/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT8590FONZI, GAETON.9NASANUMBERED FILES03/02/2017Box 297. FBI tabbed Box 297-2.9
1189180-10065-1037304/26/2018RedactHSCA05/30/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT008888LESNIK, MAX7HSCANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018Interview with Max Lesnik. Box 161.
1190180-10070-1040404/26/2018RedactHSCA05/08/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT008279BLAKEY, G. ROBERTFONZI, GAETONINTERVIEW WITH JOSEPH BURKHOLDER SMITH9HSCANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018Box 152.
1191180-10070-1041504/26/2018RedactHSCA05/11/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT008290EDELMAN, RUTH; USSS1HSCANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018Box 152.
1192180-10070-1047604/26/2018RedactHSCA04/05/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT006982CARPENTIER, PATRICKBLAKEY, G. ROBERT3HSCANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018Box 133.
1193180-10071-1046904/26/2018RedactHSCA07/20/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT010098GABRIELSON, ROGER, CIA1HSCANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018Box 186.
1194180-10074-1033004/26/2018RedactHSCA04/14/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT007488SNYDER, RICHARD E.8HSCANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018Box 143.
1195180-10076-1037104/26/2018RedactHSCA03/30/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT006805GABRIELSON, ROGER1CIANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018Box 131.
1196180-10076-1037104/26/2018RedactHSCA03/30/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT006805GABRIELSON, ROGER1CIANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018Box 131.
1197180-10076-1039304/26/2018RedactHSCA03/31/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT006827CIA2HSCANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018Box 131.
1198180-10076-1039404/26/2018RedactHSCA03/31/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT006828CIA1HSCANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018Box 131.
1199180-10077-1002004/26/2018RedactHSCA02/05/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT005062BLAKEY, ROBERT G.FONZI, GAETON, AND GONZALES5HSCANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018BOX 105. FOLDER TITLE:
1200180-10077-1002104/26/2018RedactHSCA02/04/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT005063BLAKEY, ROBERT G.FONZI, AND GONZALES2HSCANUMBERED FILES03/12/2018BOX 105. FOLDER TITLE:

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You can access individual files by browsing the webpage above and selecting the link in the "Doc Date" column. You may also download the Excel spreadsheet above, which includes links to all of the files. If you need copies of all PDF and WAV files, you can request a compressed bulk download by emailing bulkdownload@nara.gov with “JFK Bulk Download” in the subject line.

 

 

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