</s>FD-36 (e. 5:22:64) Mr. Telson Mr. M.R. Rich Mr. R. H. Rach Mr. B. R ., R. Mr. McP Mr ., McP Mr. Conway Mr. Corvallan FBI Mr. Conlan Mr. Mr. Transmit the following in Date: 6/13/68 Mr. Tavellan Mr. Mr. Tranfon Mr. AIRTEL (Type in planetless or code) Mr. Travelin Vic (Priority) Tol. Room Miss Candy) AIRTELS (Priorit) REC/26 Director, FBI (44-38861) Miss Candy! TO: SAC, WFO (44+3886) (P) (NU-KIN) SAC_WFO (444-7093) (p) televtype 6/3/16/68. Rebuttelephone call 6/13(67, concerning Legat, London televotype 6/1/68). Enclosed to the Bureau are 6 copies and to LA 2 copies of an LIM dated as above and captioned FREDERICK JORG SCHMARTZ. an LIM date for the Bureau and two photos of SCHMARZ. Also enclosed for the Bureau are two photos Of This memorandum represents investigation at the Passport Office, Department of State by SA KENNETH J. HASER. LEAD LOS ANGELES WILL conduct credit and criminal investigation BECERING SCHWARTZ .. (Bureau (Enc. 8) 1 - WFO Los Angeles (Enc.) (2) (44.1574) (AM) RWD:acid (6) No disassemble (LA and E-116 Henderson, LA and AIRTEE HEMW W/W/LAMEC 26/14-38861/465 +LHM W/L/MEC 26 25 JUN 26 1964 C. C. Bishop <loc_169><loc_830><loc_167><loc_816><loc_166><loc_828><loc_167><loc_831>Approved: <loc_125><loc_869><loc_153><loc_869>Approvement Agent in Charge Sent <loc_483><loc_871><loc_484><loc_871><loc_484><loc_882><loc_451><loc_882>M <loc_611><loc_882><loc_130><loc_907>Per

Summary  
The document contains records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of State regarding Frederick John Schwartz’s passport applications and related administrative files. Schwartz applied for a passport on October 23, 1967, for travel to Europe and other countries, with validity spanning three years while excluding Cuba, Korea, Mainland China, and North Vietnam. His file includes personal details such as birthdate (May 21, 1962), residence in Los Angeles, family members (father: Frederick Drew Schwartz; mother: Dorothy Kiefer; spouse: Norman Marie Skibel Schwartz), and discrepancies noted in his birthplace (North Dakota State vs. Detroit). Passport numbers C-212535 and H-1216768 are referenced. The text also references legal proceedings involving James Earl Ray, including extradition to the U.S. for alleged involvement in the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with discussions on FBI authority to transport him post-extradition hearing and procedural delays. Coordination with Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is noted for identification and location efforts.  

Key People  
- Frederick John Schwartz (passport applicant)  
- James Earl Ray (subject of extradition and murder charges)  
- Norman Marie Skibel Schwartz (Schwartz’s spouse)  
- Dorothy Kiefer (Schwartz’s mother)  
- Frederick Drew Schwartz (Schwartz’s father)  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California  
- Detroit, Michigan  
- Ottawa, Canada (RCMP involvement)  
- United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, Denmark, Spain (travel destinations)  
- Washington D.C. (DC), California (CAL), Cuba (CUBA)  

Key Events  
- Passport application and review by FBI and Department of State (October 23, 1967)  
- Legal proceedings regarding James Earl Ray’s extradition to the U.S. for alleged murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  
- Discussions on FBI authority to transport Ray post-extradition hearing  
- Coordination with Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for identification and location efforts  
- Release under Executive Order 14176, noted in a fragmentary telegraphic communication  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Department of State (Passport Office)  
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)  
- U.S. Department of Justice

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_17-06.pdf

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