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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7451 | 104-10183-10009 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | LONDON | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: HQS DESIRES ONTRICH RETURN HQS SOONEST | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.18:30:41:216115 : | 1 |
| 7452 | 104-10183-10010 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROME | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: WHILE YOUR AREA AMWHIP MAY NEED USE HOME FACILITIES | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.18:33:50:200115 : | 1 |
| 7453 | 104-10183-10011 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROME | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: AMWHIP DUE HOME WEEK OF 13 OCT AND WILL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.18:38:29:340115 : | 1 |
| 7454 | 104-10183-10013 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | SAS/EOB C/O | MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD: AMWHIP/1 MEETING, NEW YORK CITY. TUESDAY, 8 OCTOBER 1963 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.18:43:57:293115 : | 1 | |
| 7455 | 104-10183-10017 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/09/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS, LONDON | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: AMWHIP SCHEDULED ARRIVE LOND 10 OCT AT 1135 HOURS | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.18:55:43:590115 : | 2 |
| 7456 | 104-10183-10018 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | PARIS | CABLE RE: ONTRICH ARRIVED PARI 3 OCT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.18:58:10:640115 : | 1 |
| 7457 | 104-10183-10019 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROME | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: DUE PRESS PRIVATE BUSINESS, RECENT TRIP KUBARK BEHALF | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.19:02:58:606115 : | 1 |
| 7458 | 104-10183-10020 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/26/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROME | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: REF ATTACHE WAS IDEN A. SUBJ REF NOT REGISTERED | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.19:06:50:250115 : | 2 |
| 7459 | 104-10183-10021 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROME | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: REF DIR 64665 IDENS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054806 : | 1 |
| 7460 | 104-10183-10022 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/21/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROME | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: RECENT TALKS WITH AMWHIP 1 IN NEW YORK RE TRAVEL PLANS INDICATE | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054807 : | 3 |
| 7461 | 104-10183-10024 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | C/O SAS/EOB | MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD: AMWHIP/1 MEETING, NEW YORK CITY, 24 JULY 1963 | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.19:19:35:293115 : | 2 | |
| 7462 | 104-10183-10025 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | LETTER: IN SPANISH | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054808 : | 1 | ||
| 7463 | 104-10183-10027 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/17/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROME | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: PARA 4 REF CONCUR SURFACING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054809 : | 1 |
| 7464 | 104-10183-10028 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/17/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | ROME | CABLE RE: AFTER TELLING US OF INTENT, AMWHIP/1 TELEPHONED | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054810 : | 2 |
| 7465 | 104-10183-10029 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MADRID | CABLE RE: AMWHIP/1 PHONED GROWERY | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.19:39:06:983115 : | 3 |
| 7466 | 104-10183-10031 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: NO WAVE TRACES SUBJS REF. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.19:48:20:170115 : | 1 |
| 7467 | 104-10183-10032 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: BORN CA. 1930. SUBJ OF MOORISH DESCENT, PRESENTLY EMPLOYED MUNICIPAL GOVT HAVANA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.19:52:02:920115 : | 1 |
| 7468 | 104-10183-10034 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | ROME | CABLE RE: AMWHIP 1 (IDEN A) LONG TIME KUBARK ASSET FOR PBRUMEN | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.20:06:52:420115 : | 1 |
| 7469 | 104-10183-10035 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | ROME | CABLE: IDEN A. IDEN B JOSE VENEGAS CUBAN CITIZEN ALLEGED STUDENT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.20:10:02:106115 : | 1 |
| 7470 | 104-10183-10036 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/21/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | ROME | CABLE RE: LETTER NOT SENT YET. AMWHIP PLANNING FIRST CONTACT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.20:12:18:000115 : | 1 |
| 7471 | 104-10183-10037 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROME | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: REQUEST SMITHAM ASK AMWHIP FOR DATE HE SENT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.20:24:15:890115 : | 1 |
| 7472 | 104-10183-10039 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROME | DIRECTOR | CABLE: 1. NO TRACES. 2. MANY TRACES HER HUSBAND | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054811 : | 1 |
| 7473 | 104-10183-10040 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | ROME | CABLE: SMITHAM REF AMWHIP/1 ON 6 AND 7 JUNE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054812 : | 1 |
| 7474 | 104-10183-10042 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | THE RECORD | SAS/EOB | MEMO: AMWHIP/1 MEETING, NEW YORK CITY, 31 MAY 1963 | 5 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.20:54:31:310115 : | 5 |
| 7475 | 104-10183-10043 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROME | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AMWHIP/1 (IDEN A) LONG TIME KUBARK AGENT FOR PBRUMEN OPS | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.20:58:15:186115 : | 2 |
| 7476 | 104-10183-10044 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/03/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | ROME | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: REF DIR 44488 IDENTITIES OF REFS A-F | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.21:09:35:466115 : | 1 |
| 7477 | 104-10183-10045 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BILL | LETTER:ON MY TRIP TO EUROPE/VISIT TO CUBAN CONSULATE IN PARIS | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.21:13:53:466115 : IN SPANISH WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION | 3 | |
| 7478 | 104-10183-10047 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/08/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, TFW | CI/OPERATIONAL APPROVAL&SUPPORT DIV | MEMORANDUM: OPERATIONAL APROVAL FORM | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.21:20:45:950115 : | 1 |
| 7479 | 104-10183-10048 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/13/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | THE RECORD | TFW/FI | MEMO: MEETING WITH AMWHIP/1 (TELEPHONE N.Y.C) | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.24.21:23:48:840115 : | 2 |
| 7480 | 104-10183-10053 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/05/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | FORM:PERSONAL RECORD QUESTIONAIRE PART 1 BIOGRAPHIC DATA/TEPEDINO GONZALEZ, CARLOS | 6 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.18:59:54:560115 : | 6 | |
| 7481 | 104-10183-10054 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/23/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MFR | MEMO: AMWHIP/1 MEETING, NEW YORK CITY, 23 OCTOBER 1962 | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054813 : | 4 | |
| 7482 | 104-10183-10055 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/12/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | TFW/FI, TFW/CI | OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP - WITH NOTE TO BILL IN REMARKS SECTION | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.19:07:44:500115 : | 1 | |
| 7483 | 104-10183-10058 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/08/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | THE RECORD | RICHARD M FALLUCCI | MEMO: AMWHIP/1 MEETINGS, NEW YORK, 13 AND 14 JULY 1962 | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.19:30:28:153115 : | 3 |
| 7484 | 104-10183-10060 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | RICHARD M FALLUCCI | SUMMARY OF CONTACTS WITH AMWHIP/1 AND AMLASH/1 | 30 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054814 : | 30 | |
| 7485 | 104-10183-10061 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/18/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SUBJ REF A NOW AMWHIP ONE MET AS PLANNED. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.19:46:51:530115 : | 1 |
| 7486 | 104-10183-10062 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/17/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IDEN - ROLANDO CUBELA SECADES | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.19:57:08:793115 : | 1 |
| 7487 | 104-10183-10063 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/13/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: APPRECIATE REF, THOUGH UNABLE BRIEF HQS CASE OFFICER ALIAS THOMPSON | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.20:02:35:340115 : | 1 |
| 7488 | 104-10183-10064 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/13/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE RE: PRELIMINARY INFO TELCON | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.20:05:40:983115 : | 1 |
| 7489 | 104-10183-10065 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/07/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | JMWAVE | CABLE: AMCONCERT-1 LEARNED FROM LUCIA ECHEVARRIA BIANCHI'S FATHER | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.20:12:08:763115 : SOME WORDS ARE ILLEGIBLE. | 2 |
| 7490 | 104-10183-10066 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/06/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: POA GRANTED SUBJ REF WHOM STAFFER WILL CONTACT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.20:14:29:576115 : | 1 |
| 7491 | 104-10183-10067 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/06/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, TFW | CI/OPERATIONAL APPROVAL AND SUPPORT | FORM/MEMO:PROVISIONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVAL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.20:27:08:576115 : | 1 |
| 7492 | 104-10183-10068 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 07/02/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMWAVE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: DEFECTION ATTEMPT BEING PLANNED AGAINST ROLANDO | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054815 : | 2 |
| 7493 | 104-10183-10069 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/21/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CI/OPERATIONAL APPROVAL&SUPPORT DIV | TFW/OPS SPT | FORM:REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OR INVESTIGATIVE ACTION | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.20:45:24:436115 : | 1 |
| 7494 | 104-10183-10072 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/19/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE RE: MEXI TRACES SUBJ REF A - MEXI 6662, HAVA 6806, MEXI 7686... | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.20:52:44:733115 : | 1 |
| 7495 | 104-10183-10076 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/16/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE: IN VIEW DEVELOPMENTS CITED REF A | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.26.21:08:42:840115 : | 1 |
| 7496 | 104-10183-10088 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD (ATTENTION LANGOSCH) | DIRECTOR | (HANDWRITTEN) DRAFT CABLE LCFLUTTER RESULTS AMWHIP/1 INTERVIEW 27 AUG INCONCLUSIVE. | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054816 : | 3 |
| 7497 | 104-10183-10089 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | HANDWRITTEN NOTE:DISCUSSED WITH C/WH/C/FI AND AGREED NOT FORWARD MEMO | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.27.19:03:17:310115 : | 1 | ||
| 7498 | 104-10183-10090 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | CHIEF, WHD FOR CUBA | WH/C/SP | MEMORANDUM: SUBJECT - ESPINOSA ALLEGATIONS | 4 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 20040304-1054817 : | 4 |
| 7499 | 104-10183-10091 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | NOTE: A STUDY OF REFS INDICATES | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.27.19:13:28:250115 : | 1 | ||
| 7500 | 104-10183-10092 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 01/01/0000 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | PARIS | CABLE RE: REFERENCE DIRECTS PARIS TO GIVE SW TRAINING TO AMWHIP | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-19 : F3 : 1998.03.27.19:18:35:530115 : | 1 |
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