</s>FBI BIRMGHAM FBI CHICAGO 520 PM URGENT A/13/66 SXL TO DIRECTOR (44-38861), BIRMINGHAM (44+1740), MEMPHIS (44~1987), AND LOUISVILLE (44–38861) BIRIMINGHAM (44)-1740). MEMPHISS (44-(1987), FROM CHICACO (4444-947) MURKIN RE CGG TEL TO DIRECTOR ET AL RE PACKAGE MAILED TO GALT DATED APRIL TWELVE, LAST. CONTACT WITH OFFICIALS SUPERIOR BULK FILM COMPANY THIS DATE DEVELOPED ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BOOKS NOT AVAILABLE ON WEEKEND. THESE WILL BE REVIEWED EARLY AM MONDAY ON OBTAIN SUFFICIENT IDENTITY IN AN EFFORT TO LOCATE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER SENT BY GALT AT TIME OF ORDER. RE BIRMIGHAM TEL INSTANT CONCERNING ADVERTISING OF FILM COMPANY. INQUIRY DEVELOPS THAT THE COMPANY MAINTAINS NO .- RECORD WHICH WOULD REVEALS THE IDENTity OF PERSON TO WHOM THEY MAILED CATALOG. FURTHER DETAILS RE ADVERTISISING BEING OBTAINED END PAGE ONE 44-1740-580 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED. APR 1 1968 FBI-BIRMINGHAM 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations into various individuals linked to potential involvement in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Key figures include Eric Galt, enrolled in a locksmithing course with payments tracked by the Locksmith Institute (LI), and Ginger Nance, associated with the Continental Dance Studio in Birmingham. Investigations also focus on Harvey Edward Lohmeyer and Bob Bracken ("Sarge"), who allegedly discussed a contract to kill MLK. A barmaid in El Cajon, California, reported hearing Bracken claim he had a $5,000 contract to assassinate MLK two days before his death (April 4, 1968). Bracken’s history includes mental illness, Navy service, and prior hospitalizations. The FBI sought to verify his identity, compare fingerprints, and investigate his movements in Tennessee and Arkansas.  

Key People:  
- **Eric Galt**: Enrolled in a locksmithing course with LI; payments tracked via bank records.  
- **Ginger Nance**: Linked to the Continental Dance Studio in Birmingham; associated with MLK’s assassination investigation.  
- **Harvey Edward Lohmeyer**: Investigated as a suspect, though no direct connection to MLK’s murder is established.  
- **Bob Bracken ("Sarge")**: Allegedly discussed a contract to kill MLK; had a history of mental illness and Navy service.  
- **Vickie Frances Burt**: Barmaid in El Cajon who overheard Bracken’s conversation about the assassination plot.  
- **Wayne Ryan**: Friend of Bracken, mentioned as a possible location for his stay in Arkansas.  

Key Locations:  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Continental Dance Studio and Superior Bulk Film Company.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Address linked to Bracken’s wife; part of his movement history.  
- **El Cajon, California**: Location where Bracken’s alleged conversation about the assassination was overheard.  
- **Little Rock, Arkansas**: Investigated for Bracken’s potential stay with Wayne Ryan.  
- **Johnson City, Tennessee**: Address of Bracken’s deceased mother and former residence.  

Key Events:  
- **April 2, 1968**: Vickie Burt overheard Bracken claim he had a $5,000 contract to kill MLK, scheduled for execution two days later (April 4).  
- **Enrollment in Locksmithing Course**: Galt’s payments and correspondence with LI were reviewed; lessons were destroyed after grading.  
- **Investigation into Continental Dance Studio**: Marlin and Joan Meyers confirmed Galt took lessons but could not locate his photograph.  
- **Bracken’s Mental Health History**: His wife provided details about his hospitalizations in the U.S. Navy and mental illness.  
- **FBI Actions**: Requested fingerprint comparisons, background checks on Bracken and Ryan, and coordination with local authorities to track suspects.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted multiple investigations into Galt, Bracken, and others.  
- **Locksmithing Institute (LI)**: Maintained records of Galt’s enrollment, payments, and correspondence.  
- **Continental Dance Studio**: Linked to Galt’s alleged lessons in Birmingham.  
- **U.S. Navy**: Bracken’s service history and mental health records were reviewed.

MLK Declassified Files

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