Summary:  
The documents consist of multiple administrative forms and records related to file management, including FD-340 (Rev. 6-24-65) forms with file numbers such as 44-388-1A(14), 44-388-1A(18), and others. They reference James Earl Ray (JER) in various contexts, including photos taken in the fall of 1967 and late January or early February 1968 in California. Some entries mention Missouri Department of Corrections records (00416) and include redacted social security numbers (SSNs). The documents also reference laundry tape samples from Thermosoul machines with serial numbers (e.g., 3258y, 32585), as well as safety film and other logistical items like staple stubs and flatwork identification tags.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (JER)  
- Gene Stephens (special agent)  
- John Bosshared (contributor)  
- Dong Ellbans (contributor)  

Key Locations:  
- Kansas City, Missouri  
- California  
- Missouri Department of Corrections facility (location unspecified)  

Key Events:  
- Submission of photos of James Earl Ray in 1967 and 1968  
- Receipt of laundry tape samples from Thermosoul machines  
- Administrative record-keeping for file management  

Key Organizations:  
- Missouri Department of Corrections  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – via FD-340 forms and special agent involvement  
- Thermosoul machine manufacturer (unspecified)

MLK Declassified Files

44-mi-388_749561_05-03-part_4_of_9.pdf

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