Summary:  
The document contains a series of declassified FBI records related to investigations involving James Earl Ray, Walter T. Rife, and Graham Robert Smith. Key entries include file numbers (e.g., 44-1242-1A(IST), 44-1242-197, 44-1242-149), dates (e.g., April 20, 1968; May 14, 1968), and references to FBI Form FD-340 (Rev. 6-24-65). The records mention photographs of James Earl Ray, his incarceration in Missouri Department of Corrections (inmate number 00416), and interactions with the FBI, including contributions from unnamed sources. Some entries reference "Plasz Walter T. Rfe" and "Ray: Rifee," possibly indicating connections between individuals or misidentifications. The text also includes administrative details such as receipt confirmations, return instructions, and descriptions of items like "laundry marks on shirt + bed hien" and "photos of James Earl Ray."  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (FBI #306, incarcerated in Missouri)  
- Walter T. Rife (possibly linked to Ray or other records)  
- Graham Robert Smith (repeatedly mentioned in file numbers but no direct connection to MLK)  

Key Locations:  
- Kansas City, Missouri  
- Jefferson City, Missouri (MO Department of Corrections)  

Key Events:  
- FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s activities (1968)  
- Photographic evidence collection related to Ray  
- Administrative handling of FBI records (receipts, returns)  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Missouri Department of Corrections

MLK Declassified Files

44-sa-1242_742152_02-03-part_1_of_5.pdf

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