JFK Assassination Records

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

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 SeriesReview DateCommentsPages Released
3851104-10123-1042111/09/2017In PartCIA01/01/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIACIABIO DATA AND PHOTO OF JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.08:43:05:720007 :1
3852104-10123-1043311/09/2017In PartCIA07/20/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/POD, CIAC/MC/CCS/OS, CIANOTIFICATION OF CANCELLATION OF MILITARY COVER BACKSTOP FOR MCCORD, JAMES W., JR., WHILE IN ATTENDANCE AT AIR WAR COLLEGE.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.09:32:24:820007 : CORRECTION TO ATTACH SANITIZED DOCUMENT TO CORRECT IDEN AID; PREVIOUSLY PROCESSED ERRONEOUSLY AS 104-10123-10432.1
3853104-10123-1043511/09/2017In PartCIA06/07/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/AS/OS, CIAC/SB/AS/OS, CIASECURITY VIOLATION OF EXPOSED CLASSIFIED MATERIAL GIVEN TO JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.09:41:58:600007 :1
3854104-10124-1000711/09/2017In PartCIA08/07/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AADIR/SI, CIAOSBORNE, W. A., OS, CIAMCCORD, JAMES WALTER, JR. [THIS IS TO ADVISE THAT THE US ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION HAS GRANTED CLASS Q CLEARANCE NUMBER WA 116702 TO THE SUBJECT ON 27 JULY 1962].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.13:31:04:160007 :1
3855104-10124-1000811/09/2017In PartCIA08/02/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AOSBORNE, W.A.., OS, CIAREICHARDT, CHARLES H., USAECNOTIFICATION OF CLEARANCE GRANTED (MCCORD GETS Q CLEARANCE).1AECJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 20040225-1049103 :1
3856104-10124-1000911/09/2017In PartCIA08/02/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AOSBORNE, W.A.., OS, CIAREICHARDT, CHARLES E., AECNOTIFICATION OF CLEARANCE GRANTED (MCCORD GETS HIS Q CLEARANCE).1AECJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 20040225-1049104 :1
3857104-10124-1001211/09/2017In PartCIA05/29/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIAMCCORD, JAMES W., JR., OS, CIACRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE - BRIEFING STATEMENT SIGNED BY JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.13:52:51:910007 :1
3858104-10124-1001311/09/2017In PartCIA05/21/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, COMMO SECURITY STAFFCHIEF, PERSONNEL SECURITY DIV, OSAPPLICATION FOR CRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE FOR JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.13:54:22:530007 :1
3859104-10124-1001511/09/2017In PartCIA05/31/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/OS, CIAC/PB/OS, CIANOTIFICATION OF CRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE - JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.14:00:24:530007 :1
3860104-10124-1002111/09/2017In PartCIA05/21/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIACIAVERBAL APPROVAL OF CRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE FOR JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.14:27:37:470007 :1
3861104-10124-1002211/09/2017In PartCIA05/16/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMEMO FOR THE RECORDAS/CB/OS, CIAMEMO TO FILE RE APPROVAL OF JAMES W. MCCORD, JR., FOR CRYPTOGRAPHIC CLEARANCE.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.14:30:32:940007 :1
3862104-10124-1003511/09/2017In PartCIA08/07/1958
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIAMCCORD, JAMES W., OS/CIAIDENTIFICATION TO FOREIGN SERVICES FORM SIGNED BY JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.15:14:42:720007 :1
3863104-10124-1003711/09/2017In PartCIA03/02/1959
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIAHAB, CIAREPORT FOR AWARDS BOARD [NOMINATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AND DISTINCTION FOR JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.15:23:16:000007 :1
3864104-10124-1004011/09/2017In PartCIA11/01/1958
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIACIAAMERICAN C-118 AIRCRAFT DOWNED IN SOVIET AZERBAIJAN 27 JUNE 1958 BY SOVIET MIG-17'S.6CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.15:43:26:500007 : ACCOUNT OF CIA PLANE WHICH CRASHED IN SOVIET TERRITORY6
3865104-10124-1004211/09/2017In PartCIA01/22/1959
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIAMCCORD, JAMES W., JR.BIOGRAPHIC PROFILE (PART 1) OF JAMES WALTER MCCORD, JR.2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.15:50:59:410007 : ORIGINALLY DATED 22 AUG 51, UPDATED WITH NEWER INFO AND STAMPED WITH NEW DATE.2
3866104-10124-1004311/09/2017In PartCIA07/03/1953
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIATURNER, VERNON R., SSA/PTS/OS, CIATRAVEL ORDER FOR JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.12.15:54:38:130007 :1
3867104-10124-1004711/09/2017In PartCIA07/26/1956
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIACIAINTERVIEW PROCESSING SHEET [SECURITY INTERVIEW OF JAMES W. MCCORD BEFORE AGENCY TRIP].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.08:12:25:060007 :1
3868104-10124-1004811/09/2017In PartCIA07/24/1956
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIACIATRAVEL ORDER [FOR JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.]1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.08:52:50:110007 :1
3869104-10124-1005411/09/2017In PartCIA05/20/1955
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF ARCHIVIST, NATIONAL ARCHIVESEDWARDS, SHEFFIELD, D/OS, CIAACCESS TO RECORDS OF OWI [REQUEST FOR ACCESS FOR MCCORD TO RECORDS LOCATED AT NATIONAL ARCHIVES].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.09:15:13:400007 :1
3870104-10124-1005811/09/2017In PartCIA07/25/1955
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATCO, CIAOS, CIAREQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OR CHANGE IN STATUS OF ALTERNATE AND ASSISTANT TOP SECRET CONTROL OFFICERS.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.09:37:46:900007 :1
3871104-10124-1006011/09/2017In PartCIA06/01/1955
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ANAT. ARCHIVIST, NATIONAL ARCHIVESBANNERMAN, R. L., OS/CIAACCESS TO RECORDS AT OFFICE OF CENSORSHIP.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.09:42:06:620007 : RECORD APPEARS PREVIOUSLY IN FILE.1
3872104-10124-1006111/09/2017In PartCIA11/12/1954
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/SISS/OS, CIACAIUS, ORAL P., CIATHE SUBJECT PERSONS ARE EMPLOYED IN THE SECURITY RESEARCH BRANCH OF THE SECURITY OFFICE IN POSITIONS WHICH WILL REQUIRE THEIR ACCESS TO SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.09:46:53:060007 : MOSTLY ILLEGIBLE COPY1
3873104-10124-1006411/09/2017In PartCIA10/13/1953
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/SISS/OS/CIAGEISS, E. P., CIAMCCORD, JAMES W. [THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY HAS REQUESTED THAT THE SUBJECT PERSON BE CLEARED FOR AND INDOCTRINATED IN SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.10:29:50:840007 :1
3874104-10124-1006711/09/2017In PartCIA11/12/1953
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMEMO FOR THE RECORDGLASS, D. W., SSC/OS/CIAMEMO FOR THE FILE DATED 16 OCTOBER 1953, WRITTEN BY SECURITY CONTROL STAFF/SO RE JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.10:36:39:060007 :1
3875104-10124-1007511/09/2017In PartCIA08/02/1951
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIACIACOVERT NAME CHECK REPORT [HAS ANNOTATIONS AT BOTTOM OF REPORT].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.11:08:05:180007 :1
3876104-10124-1008011/09/2017In PartCIA07/28/1951
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ASAC/CIAC/SSD/OS, CIAASSIGNMENT 6 JULY 19511CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.11:21:47:060007 :1
3877104-10124-1008311/09/2017In PartCIA06/22/1951
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/ID, CIAHUNT, WILLIAM C., CIAMCCORD, JAMES WALTER, JR. [ENCLOSED IS AN INTERIM REPORT, DATED 20 JUNE 1951...].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.11:35:56:030007 :1
3878104-10124-1008611/09/2017In PartCIA06/21/1951
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/SSD/OS, CIASAC, CIAS. A. APPLICANT J. W. MCCORD [INTERVIEW WITH SUBJ DISCLOSED HE IS OWNER-MGR COOPERATIVE CREDIT AGENCY AT GIVEN ADDRESS.]1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.13:03:19:870007 :1
3879104-10124-1008811/09/2017In PartCIA06/18/1951
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIACIAIID SERVICE CHECK ON JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.13:06:08:590007 : HAS SIGNATURES AND ANNOTATIONS THAT PREVIOUS FORM IN FILE DID NOT HAVE.1
3880104-10124-1008911/09/2017In PartCIA06/18/1951
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIACIAIID SERVICE CHECK OF JAMES W. MCCORD, JR.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F11 : 1994.04.18.13:07:16:590007 : THIRD VARIATION OF SAME FORM; ANNOTATIONS REDACTED.1
3881104-10124-1010811/09/2017In PartCIA01/30/1976
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMEMO FOR THE RECORDBROWN, JERRY G., DC/SAG/OS/CIAMCDONALD, HUGH C AND KIMSEY, HERMAN E. [DURING DECEMBER 1975, FILE REVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED RELATIVE TO CERTAIN ALLEGATIONS MADE BY HUGH C. MCDONALD IN HIS BOOK, APPOINTMENT IN DALLAS: THE FINAL SOLUTION TO THE ASSASSINATION OF JFK, ...].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F12 : 1994.04.18.15:34:16:680007 : ATTACHMENT IS NOTED BUT NOT ACTUALLY ATTACHED.1
3882104-10124-1012611/09/2017In PartCIA08/19/1969
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AD/DOMESTIC CONTACT DIVISIONWITHHELDFORM:INTEROFFICE MEMO:MCDONALD, HUGH C.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F12 : 1994.04.19.09:43:10:680007 :1
3883104-10124-1013111/09/2017In PartCIA05/01/1969
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/PSD/OS/CIAD/DCS/CIAMCDONALD, HUGH C. [IT IS REQUESTED THAT PRIORITY SECURITY CHECKS BE PROCURED ON THE SUBJECT DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHMENT].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F12 : 1994.04.19.09:57:59:870007 :1
3884104-10124-1013311/09/2017In PartCIA05/01/1969
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/PSD/OS/CIATHORNE, VIRGINIA, DCS/CIAROUTING SLIP RE HUGH C. MCDONALD.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F12 : 1994.04.19.10:08:25:970007 : 1 OF 2; ATTACHED TO REQUEST FOR PRIORITY SECURITY CLEARANCES.1
3885104-10124-1013411/09/2017In PartCIA05/01/1969
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/PSD/OS/CIATHORNE, VIRGINIA, CIAMCDONALD, HUGH C. [IT IS REQUESTED THAT PRIORITY SECURITY CHECKS BE PROCURED ON THE SUBJECT DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHMENTS].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F12 : 1994.04.19.10:12:17:340007 : 2 OF 21
3886104-10124-1013611/09/2017In PartCIA11/21/1960
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/CB/OS/CIAWITHHELDMEMO SUMMARIZING SECURITY ACTION IN THE INVESTIGATION OF HUGH C. MCDONALD.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F12 : 1994.04.19.10:22:51:400007 : POOR COPY1
3887104-10124-1014511/09/2017In PartCIA11/21/1960
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/PSD/OS/CIAWITHHELDHUGH CHISHOLM MCDONALD [IT IS REQUESTED THAT SUBJECT INDIVIDUAL BE GRANTED CONTINUING CONTACT APPROVAL THROUGH TOP SECRET].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F12 : 1994.04.19.11:04:52:180007 :1
3888104-10124-1014711/09/2017In PartCIA04/21/1960
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/TSD/OS/CIAJONES, H. EDWARD, SS/OL/CIAIDENTIKIT [ON 5 APRIL 1960 THE UNDERSIGNED INTERVIEWED CHIEF HUGH C. MCDONALD, LA COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, IN HIS OFFICE...]2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F12 : 1994.04.19.11:10:04:810007 :2
3889104-10124-1014811/09/2017In PartCIA04/05/1960
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/EAB/PSD/OS/CIAWITHHELDREQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIAISON WITH HUGH C. MCDONALD.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F12 : 1994.04.19.11:12:44:150007 :1
3890104-10124-1014911/09/2017In PartCIA03/21/1960
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ASS/OL/CIAO'CONNOR, JAMES P., C/TSD/OS/CIAIDENTIKIT [ATTACHED TO THIS MEMO IS A COPY OF AN ARTICLE APPEARING IN THE FEBRUARY 1960 ISSUE OF SCIENCE AND MECHANIS MAGAZINE].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F12 : 1994.04.19.11:15:40:530007 :1
3891104-10124-1015011/09/2017In PartCIA04/22/1955
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/SS/OL/CIAGEISS, ERMAL P., C/SD/OS/CIASECRET LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE APPROVAL OF HUGH C. MCDONALD.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F12 : 1994.04.19.11:18:32:470007 :1
3892104-10124-1016411/09/2017In PartCIA07/09/1969
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AMORETTIE, JOHN, JR., C/CAB/OS/CIAMCDONALD, HUGH CHISHOLM [SUBJECT'S 201 FILE 853047 IS ON PERMANENT CHARGE TO CCS/RR, ROOM GH-44, EXTENSION 7183].1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F13 : 1994.04.19.15:00:13:090007 :1
3893104-10124-1017111/09/2017In PartCIA03/27/1978
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AASST/PAI/DCI/CIAGAMBINO, ROBERT W., D/OS/CIAGORDON BARTON MCLENDON [REFERENCE IS MADE TO THE ATTACHED WASHINGTON POST ARTICLE OF 22 MARCH 1978, WHICH SUGGESTS THAT SUBJECT HAS PROPOSED A WEEKLY TELEVISION SERIES ON THE CIA].2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F15 : 1994.04.19.15:30:53:090007 : 1 OF 22
3894104-10124-1017611/09/2017In PartCIA12/30/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, PERSONNEL SECURITY DIVISION,DO/OOMCLENDON, GORDON BARTON1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F15 : 20040225-1049105 :1
3895104-10124-1018211/09/2017In PartCIA11/04/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF,INVESTIGATION & SUPPORT DIVISDO/COREQUEST FOR INVESTIGATIVE ACTION.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F15 : 20040225-1049106 :1
3896104-10124-1018511/09/2017In PartCIA07/29/1952
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/STAFF C/CIACUNNINGHAM, ROBERT H., CIADENIAL OF REQUEST FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F15 : 20040225-1049107 :1
3897104-10124-1018711/09/2017In PartCIA07/18/1952
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AC/SSD/OS/CIAC/OB/SSD/OS/CIAA REVIEW OF THE SUBJECT'S FILE DISCLOSES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F15 : 1994.04.20.08:47:15:000007 :3
3898104-10124-1019211/09/2017In PartCIA02/27/1952
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AAD/I&S/CIAOD/OP/OPC (SECURITY)NECESSARY COVERT INVESTIGATION IS REQUEST ON SUBJECT ON WHOM ALL AVAILABLE BACKGROUND DATA IS SUBMITTED SEPARATELY.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F15 : 20040225-1049108 :1
3899104-10124-1019611/09/2017In PartCIA09/11/1974
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACIADCD/CIADCD OPERATION INFORMATION REPORT: PLANNING OF COUP AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF THE BAHAMAS.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F18 : 1994.04.20.09:39:36:000007 :3
3900104-10124-1019811/09/2017In PartCIA01/23/1974
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AD/OS/CIAGREANEY, JOHN K., AGC/GC/CIANAME TRACES [JOSEPH MEROLA, HENRY MEIRHOFFER, & THE PATTERSON CORPORATION].2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F18 : 1994.04.20.09:46:15:310007 : 1 PAGE ROUTING SLIP AND 1 PAGE MEMO.2

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