</s>LADNER, Doris Dance SA Yarnall B'ham Bodkin II-105 Tried to draw Galt into conversations during dancing lessons in Birmingham, Unsuccessful. He mentioned he had taken lessons in New Orleans but didn't indicate knowing Myers. He said he wasn't familiar with Birmingham, Didn't mention employment, but did say something about construction. He Said he liked baseball. Certain: she would recognize him, Des- cription: white male, 5' 11", brown hair in crew-cut, blue eyes, ruddy com- plexion, 35-36 yrs ., 175-180 lbs; would wry euffie-neck shirt, sport coat, occasion- quiet. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary: The documents detail investigations into Eric Galt’s activities related to dance lessons in New Orleans (1964-1965) and Birmingham (1967), his association with Continental Dance Studios operated by Marlin Myers, and his use of a safe deposit box at Birmingham Trust National Bank. Galt took private and group lessons in New Orleans under the name Eric S. Galt, paid cash, and later enrolled in Birmingham classes. His safe deposit box (#5517) was rented on August 28, 1967, for one year, with access recorded on multiple dates through October 1967. The box was surrendered via mail on December 13, 1967. Witnesses and bank records are cited regarding Galt’s interactions, physical description, and potential connections to dance studios and financial transactions.  

Key People:  
- **Eric Galt**: Took dance lessons in New Orleans (1964) and Birmingham (1967), rented a safe deposit box, described as white male, early 30s, 5'11", sandy hair, light blue eyes.  
- **Marlin Myers**: Owner of Continental Dance Studios in New Orleans and Birmingham; linked to Galt’s dance lessons.  
- **Doris Ladner**: Mentioned by Joan Myers as someone who knew Galt from New Orleans dance classes.  
- **Joan Myers**: Sister-in-law of Doris Ladner, recognized Galt from New Orleans lessons.  
- **Charles T. Smith**: Bank auditor who rented the safe deposit box to Galt and later provided records to investigators.  
- **Catherine Reedy**: Manager at Birmingham Trust National Bank overseeing the safe deposit box.  
- **Robert J. Yarnall**: FBI agent who obtained the safe deposit box from Charles T. Smith.  

Key Locations:  
- **New Orleans**: Site of dance lessons taken by Galt (1964–1965).  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Location of Continental Dance Studios and the safe deposit box at Birmingham Trust National Bank.  
- **Birmingham Trust National Bank**: Managed Galt’s safe deposit box (#5517) from August 28, 1967, to December 13, 1967.  

Key Events:  
- **Galt’s dance lessons**: Took private and group classes in New Orleans (1964–1965) and Birmingham (1967).  
- **Safe deposit box rental**: Box #5517 rented by Galt on August 28, 1967; accessed multiple times through October 1967.  
- **Bank records**: Access logs, contract details, and ledger entries for the safe deposit box were retrieved by FBI agents.  
- **Witness accounts**: Bank employees (e.g., Dorothy Battle, Catherine Reedy) provided details about Galt’s interactions with the safe deposit box.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Birmingham Trust National Bank**: Managed Galt’s safe deposit box and provided financial records.  
- **Continental Dance Studios**: Operated by Marlin Myers in New Orleans and Birmingham; linked to Galt’s dance lessons.  
- **FBI (SA Yarnall, SA Bonebroke, etc.)**: Conducted investigations into Galt’s activities, including retrieval of bank documents and witness statements.

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