</s>Black, Mr. O.L. - RH B'ham SA Maxwell VI-116 stayed in rooming house from 9/17 - 24/67. Did not recognize Galt, Lowmeyer or Ray. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail records from a rooming house in Birmingham, Alabama (2608 Highland Avenue), operated by Peter Cherpes, and related individuals who stayed there between August 1967 and October 1967. Key entries focus on Eric Galt, a guest at the establishment, including his stay in Room 14, payment for room and board, and interactions with Cherpes. Galt is described as having a white Mustang car, working for a boat manufacturer in Pascagoula, Mississippi (possibly Ingalls Boat Co.), and making phone calls to Mobile, Alabama. He received packages and letters, some of which were returned by Cherpes. A composite drawing of Galt was created based on witness descriptions. Other entries include laundry receipts under the name "Gault" at a local cleaners, and statements from residents who did not recognize Galt or associate him with specific events.  

Key People  
- **Peter Cherpes**: Owner-manager of the rooming house; provided details about Galt’s stay, car, employment, and interactions.  
- **Eric Galt**: Guest at the rooming house (Room 14) from August to October 1967; described as 30–35 years old, 5'10", 170–175 lbs, with medium brown hair and a thin build.  
- **Herbert Kelly**: Cook at the rooming house who interacted with Galt and noted his habits (e.g., late breakfasts).  

Key Locations  
- **Birmingham, Alabama** (specifically 2608 Highland Avenue, where the rooming house was located).  
- **Pascagoula, Mississippi**: Mentioned as a location tied to Galt’s employment.  
- **Mobile, Alabama**: Site of phone calls Galt made during his stay.  

Key Events  
- Galt’s stay at the rooming house from August 26, 1967, to October 31, 1967.  
- Cherpes’ recollection of Galt’s white Mustang car and employment history.  
- Laundry receipts under "Gault" at a local cleaners (dates: September–October 1967).  
- Identification attempts via photographs shown to Cherpes and Kelly in April and May 1968.  

Key Organizations  
- **Rooming House at 2608 Highland Avenue, Birmingham**: Operated by Peter Cherpes; served as a lodging site for multiple guests during the specified period.  
- **Cleaners (Dally Cleaners)**: Issued laundry receipts linked to "Gault" in September–October 1967.

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