</s>104-10072-10079 CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM RELEASE IN FULL 1999 19 APR 1968 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT : Unknown Subject, Possibly Identifiable with ERIC STARVO GALT FBI ten copies each of the two photographs (copies attached) of an unknown individual who bears some resemblance to Galt. These photographs were taken by the individual who entered and/or departed by the Cuban Embassy in Mexico City, He sent. photographs were taken an automatic camera, the dates were arrived by an analysis of the frame numbers within a given arrived at were the pictures were probably taken during the period 11-13 October were pictured 12 October was a holiday (Columbus Day) and the Cuban embassy were closed, the photographs were probably taken on either 11 or 13 October, the photos were individual were located in Mexico Desk papers. The photographs were negatives taken by all photographs taken by by the automatic camera during the months of October and November 1967. These films had been see the months for processing and were therefore not avail- able to the Mexican for processing the Mexican Station and therefore not avail- scammed, at the request of the Mexican station and previously graphics taken by other means of the Cuban and San Diego City, where examined, at other means that the photographs are still in use. Mexico City, the results of these searches by the Mexican City, were slightly negative, although the photograph described as only easily making Galt one turned over by the Mexico Station. to the FBI in Making Galt city was one of instructions from Headquarters. (See- to the Fbi in DIR 92331 dated on April 17, 1968). IN 93087 and DIR 93231 dated on March 7, 1968.) 2. Mr. Papich was advised that the Bureau is free to use these photographs in checking the possible identification of Galt with any FBI sources. He was cautioned, however, that the geographic locations, he was cautioned, however. that the graphic, the location of installation where the individual was photo- JFK Grafical, the method of photography, and the agency taking the RELEASE SECRET

Summary  
The document details an FBI request for photographs of an individual resembling Eric Starvo Galt, taken at the Cuban Embassy in Mexico City during October 1967. The photos were captured by an automatic camera, with analysis suggesting they were likely taken on 11 or 13 October 1967 (excluding Columbus Day, 12 October, when the embassy was closed). The FBI sought to identify Galt through these images, which were part of a film processed in October and November 1967. The Mexican Station requested processing but faced delays. The FBI was advised against disclosing details about the camera’s location, method, or agency without prior permission. Mr. Papich confirmed current FBI records indicate Galt entered Mexico via Laredo, Texas, on 7 October 1967, stayed at the Hotel Rio in Puerto Vallarta from 19 October to 6 November 1967, and was later at the Torro Vallarta Hotel until 13 November 1967 before returning to the U.S. on 19 November 1967.  

Key People  
- Eric Starvo Galt  
- Mr. Papich (FBI liaison)  
- FBI agents  

Key Locations  
- Cuban Embassy, Mexico City  
- Laredo, Texas  
- Hotel Rio, Puerto Vallarta  
- Torro Vallarta Hotel, Puerto Vallarta  

Key Events  
- Photography of Galt at the Cuban Embassy in October 1967  
- FBI’s search for Galt’s movements in Mexico (October–November 1967)  
- Exchange of directives between FBI and CIA regarding photo use and disclosure restrictions  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Mexican Station (likely referring to U.S. diplomatic or intelligence presence in Mexico)

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