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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8351 | 104-10186-10375 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/15/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE: AMMUG/1 QUERIED RE SUBJ PARA 1 REF A WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.08:58:22:543120 : | 1 |
| 8352 | 104-10186-10376 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/17/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SUBJECT TO CONCURRENCE COS JMWAVE APPROVE AMMUG/1 TRIP | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:00:44:140120 : PARTS ARE ILLEGIBLE | 1 |
| 8353 | 104-10186-10377 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/11/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE: WAVE TRACES | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:03:03:326120 : DOCUMENT IS LARGELY ILLEGIBLE | 2 |
| 8354 | 104-10186-10378 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/02/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE:(CIA OFFICER) CONTACTED (ASSET) NEW YORK 25 AUGUST AND | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:09:48:186120 : | 4 |
| 8355 | 104-10186-10379 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/02/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PHOTO OF FRANCISCO ANTONIO LENDOR SANABIA NOT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:11:43:000120 : | 1 |
| 8356 | 104-10186-10380 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/01/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: ORDER COMPLETE WAVE RECORDS PLS FORWARD IN 32600, DIR | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:13:50:090120 : | 1 |
| 8357 | 104-10186-10381 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/18/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | CABLE: | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:15:26:983120 : DOCUMENT IS LARGELY ILLEGIBLE | 1 | |
| 8358 | 104-10186-10382 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/16/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | COS, JMWAVE | DISPATCH: AMMUG/1 IDENTIFICATION OF MANUEL ESTEVEZ PEREZ | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:17:29:170120 : | 1 |
| 8359 | 104-10186-10383 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/07/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE: PER REQUEST PARA 11 REF, WAVE TRACES FOLL: | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:19:55:920120 : | 2 |
| 8360 | 104-10186-10384 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/07/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: AIDA CANAS DE DALTOR AND THREE CHILDREN LEFT MEXICO FOR | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:22:04:170120 : | 1 |
| 8361 | 104-10186-10385 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/01/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE: NO STATION OR AMOT TRACES GROCHE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:24:41:670120 : PARTS ARE ILLEGIBLE | 1 |
| 8362 | 104-10186-10386 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/26/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | DISPATCH: CUBAN SUBVERSION IN LATIN AMERICA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:26:28:216120 : | 1 |
| 8363 | 104-10186-10387 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/01/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: FOR WAVE: REF A ADVISED THAT ONE FRANK (LUN), THE | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 20040310-1056332 : | 3 |
| 8364 | 104-10186-10388 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/22/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | WITHHELD | CABLE: SAID 22 JULY 65 THAT HIDA CANAS DE DALTON GARCIA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:04:47:950120 : | 1 |
| 8365 | 104-10186-10389 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/17/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION CABLE: CAPTURE BY POLICE OF SUSPECT IN ASSASSINATION OF JUDICIAL POLICE AGENT GELICIANO SALAZAR MAZARIECOS | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:07:59:153120 : PARTS ARE ILLEGIBLE | 2 | ||
| 8366 | 104-10186-10390 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/01/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REQUEST PHOTO OF DR. FRANCISCO RAMON CARVAJAL MARTINEZ | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 20040310-1056333 : | 1 |
| 8367 | 104-10186-10391 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/21/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | WITHHELD | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:13:10:793120 : | 2 |
| 8368 | 104-10186-10392 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/22/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IN VIEW FACT AMMUG-1 KNOWS JAVIER FRANCISCO "PICHI" MELLA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:15:30:060120 : | 1 |
| 8369 | 104-10186-10393 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:17:23:090120 : PARTS BARELY LEGIBLE | 1 |
| 8370 | 104-10186-10394 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/18/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: RAFAEL NOBLE TOLD (ASSET) ON 17 JUNE THAT JAVIER | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:19:15:623120 : | 1 |
| 8371 | 104-10186-10395 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/16/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | CABLE: RECHECK (ASSET) INFO AND CONFIRMATION BY FLIGHT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 20040310-1056334 : | 1 |
| 8372 | 104-10186-10396 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/15/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:25:57:716120 : | 1 |
| 8373 | 104-10186-10397 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/01/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE: AMMUG-1 SHOWN PHOTO AS REQUESTED REF. REGRET A/1 UNABLE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:27:47:013120 : | 1 |
| 8374 | 104-10186-10398 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: -1 INFO REFLECTS "GEORGINA" IS PSEUDONYM OF SECRETARY OF CARLOS CHAIN | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:31:44:670120 : PARTS BARELY LEGIBLE | 1 |
| 8375 | 104-10186-10399 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/21/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: PER HQS INFORMAL REQUEST PHOTOGRAPH OF FEDERICO POLANCO | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:33:41:186120 : | 1 |
| 8376 | 104-10186-10400 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/23/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: REF LEADS CHECKED WITH AMMUG WITH NEGATIVE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:38:58:793120 : PARTS ARE ILLEGIBLE | 1 |
| 8377 | 104-10186-10401 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/16/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE: CONCUR USE AMMUG/1 FOR PURPOSE CITED REF. WISH HOWEVER POINT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:43:34:530120 : | 1 |
| 8378 | 104-10186-10402 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/08/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: MEXI AGREES MELLA WORTHWHILE TARGET AND AMMUG-1 GOOD CANDIDATE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:45:23:936120 : | 1 |
| 8379 | 104-10186-10403 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/08/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:46:53:373120 : | 1 |
| 8380 | 104-10186-10404 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/02/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE:AMMUG/1 SHOWN PHOTOS SUBJ REF FOR PURPOSE IDENTIFICATION | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:48:37:686120 : | 1 |
| 8381 | 104-10186-10405 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/02/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: ON 29 MAR 65, (ASSETS) IDENTIFIED XIOMARA SALADIN | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:50:34:233120 : | 1 |
| 8382 | 104-10186-10406 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/15/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | COS, JMWAVE | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | DISPATCH: QUERY FOR AMMUG/1 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:52:04:733120 : | 1 |
| 8383 | 104-10186-10407 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/13/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE: AMMUG/1 WAS QUERIED RE SUBJ PARA 2 REF A WITH NEGATIVE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:53:45:390120 : | 1 |
| 8384 | 104-10186-10408 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/11/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SUBJ PARA 1E AND 2 OF REF A PROBABLY IDEN WITH JORGE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:55:26:030120 : | 1 |
| 8385 | 104-10186-10409 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REGRET THAT IT NOT YET POSSIBLE TO GIVE DEFINITIVE STATEMENT | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:57:15:890120 : | 2 |
| 8386 | 104-10186-10410 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/20/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.10:59:40:840120 : | 4 |
| 8387 | 104-10186-10411 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: CONCUR MEXI SUGGESTIONS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:01:09:793120 : | 1 |
| 8388 | 104-10186-10412 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:06:37:233120 : PARTS BARELY LEGIBLE | 1 |
| 8389 | 104-10186-10413 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/14/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | SAN JOSE | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:08:25:280120 : | 1 |
| 8390 | 104-10186-10414 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/08/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | CHIEF, WH DIVISION | DISPATCH: DRAFT OF OAS PAPER | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:10:05:030120 : | 1 |
| 8391 | 104-10186-10415 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/07/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: DATE SET FOR MEETING BETWEEN CHIEF (U.S. EMB) MEXI AND | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:11:50:060120 : | 1 |
| 8392 | 104-10186-10416 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/04/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: HQS AGREES: | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:13:26:356120 : | 2 |
| 8393 | 104-10186-10417 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/22/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE:APPRECIATE REF WITH WHICH HQS SUBSTANTIALLY CONCURS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:14:53:950120 : | 1 |
| 8394 | 104-10186-10418 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | CHIEF, WE | DISPATCH: WORKING PAPER PREPARED FROM AMMUG-1 INFORMATION | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:16:40:936120 : | 1 |
| 8395 | 104-10186-10419 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: IN LTR FROM MYRNA (LNU) TO SRA MILQUESA SANTOS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:19:19:403120 : | 1 |
| 8396 | 104-10186-10420 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PER REF A HQS INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING CHECK WITH (LIAISON) | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:21:19:890120 : | 1 |
| 8397 | 104-10186-10421 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE:GONZALEZ ARREST AND SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDING POSSIBLE | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F10 : 1998.05.18.13:33:49:200120 : DOCUMENT LARGELY ILLEGIBLE | 2 |
| 8398 | 104-10186-10422 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/12/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: AS OF 9 OCTOBER NO INFO CARRACELO HAS BEEN ROME | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F10 : 1998.05.18.13:36:25:123120 : | 1 |
| 8399 | 104-10186-10423 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/02/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. WILL ADVISE 12 OCTOBER | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F10 : 1998.05.18.13:38:04:250120 : | 1 |
| 8400 | 104-10186-10428 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | EXCERPT FROM TAPE 2. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F5 : 1998.06.17.12:43:16:890108 : | 3 |
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