</s>LA 44-1574 INVESTIGATION AT ST. FRANCIS HOTEL, HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, WHERE GALT RESIDED JANUARY 21, 1968 TO MARCH 17, 1968 Mr. W. C. BAKER, Los Feliz Branch, United States Post Office, 1633 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, advised on April 15, 1968, that BRIC (GALT) furnished a change of address 1555, which was the first time the Los Angeles police changed of address from 1555 North Serrano Avenue, Los Angels, to the St. Francis Hotel, 5533 Hollywood Boullevard, Los Angeles. 93 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail an FBI investigation into Eric Galt’s activities between 1964 and 1968, focusing on his residency at the St. Francis Hotel in Hollywood, California (January–March 1968), enrollment at dance schools in Long Beach and Los Angeles, and attendance at the International School of Bartending. Hotel records indicate Galt rented a room for $65 monthly with no known visitors or employment, described as a Caucasian male aged approximately 40 with dark hair, brown eyes, and a slender build. His change of address form from March 17, 1968, listed General Delivery in Atlanta, Georgia. FBI records from 1967–1968 include payment details, instructor observations, and descriptions of Galt’s behavior at dance schools, noting his social reserve and expensive attire. Investigations referenced travel to New Orleans in December 1967, interactions with Charles J. Stein, and administrative procedures for handling sensitive information. No direct links to Martin Luther King Jr., the assassination, or related events are present in the summaries.  

Key People:  
- Allan Thompson (St. Francis Hotel manager)  
- Eric Galt (subject of investigation; described as a student at International School of Bartending)  
- Burton Davidson (owner of Arkay Realty Corporation, managing St. Francis Hotel)  
- Rodney Arvidson (owner of National Dance Studio)  
- Cathryn Norton (dance instructor at National Dance Studio)  
- Tomas Lau (director of International School of Bartending)  
- Charles J. Stein (individual who met Galt in 1967 and discussed travel plans)  
- Donald Roberts (former student at International School of Bartending)  
- Gerald Dongiorio (student at the school with limited interaction with Galt)  

Key Locations:  
- St. Francis Hotel, 5533 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California  
- National Dance Studio, Long Beach, California  
- International School of Bartending, Los Angeles, California  
- New Orleans, Louisiana (destination of Galt’s travel in December 1967)  
- 751 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles (address associated with employment denials for Galt)  

Key Events:  
- Galt’s residency at St. Francis Hotel (January–March 1968) and subsequent move to Atlanta  
- Enrollment and attendance at National Dance Studio (December 1967–February 1968)  
- Enrollment and graduation from International School of Bartending (January–March 1968)  
- Travel to New Orleans in December 1967, including stops at St. Francis Hotel and a motel on Chartered Street  
- FBI investigations into Galt’s background, employment history, and associations  
- Administrative procedures for handling sensitive information and redactions  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Security First National Bank, Vernon, California  
- Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, Los Angeles, California  
- Arkay Realty Corporation (hotel management)  
- National Dance Studio  
- International School of Bartending  
- State Disability Office  
- Los Angeles County Office of Economic Opportunity

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