</s>MA. 861 Harlo L. Bursa - - - - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into potential threats against Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) and related inquiries into individuals linked to Stirhan B. Sirihan. Key activities included interviews with Gloria Fair regarding events at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968, and efforts to locate Frank Donnarumma, whose employment records connected him to Sirihan. Henry R. Ramstella’s criminal history involving narcotics offenses was reviewed, while Clara E. MacDougall and Sister M. Madalena provided information about tampered mail and correspondence. A photograph of RFK taken by Steve Schapiro in March 1968 was analyzed for potential identification of Sirihan. Additional records reference FBI directives to investigate threats against 1968 presidential candidates, including Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy, with efforts spanning cities such as Boston, Jacksonville, Miami, and New York. Administrative notes mention document releases under Executive Order 14176 and procedural guidelines for handling political threat cases.  

Key People  
- **Stirhan B. Sirihan**: Investigated for gun purchases in 1966 and alleged connections to Frank Donnarumma.  
- **Gloria Fair**: Interviewed about events at the Ambassador Hotel; mentioned Thompson’s possible knowledge of the assassination.  
- **Frank Donnarumma**: Linked to Sirihan through employment records at Granja Vista Dol Rio Farms.  
- **Henry R. Ramstella**: Subject of FBI criminal records involving narcotics offenses.  
- **Clara E. MacDougall**: Provided information to the FBI, referenced in correspondence.  
- **Sister M. Madalena**: Her mail was tampered with, prompting an FBI investigation.  
- **Joseph Willard Tuice**: Witness who provided details about Sirihan’s films and associations.  
- **Pappy "Luke" Pike**: Described a man resembling Sirihan visiting his restaurant in Raywood, Texas, on May 23, 1968.  
- **Serge Ettenne**: Part-time employee associated with Sirihan.  
- **Robert F. Kennedy** and **Eugene McCarthy**: Targets of investigations into threats against 1968 presidential candidates.  

Key Locations  
- **Pasadena, California**: Gunshop where Stirhan B. Sirihan allegedly purchased tank-piercing ammunition.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Ambassador Hotel (site of RFK’s assassination), FBI offices.  
- **San Francisco, California**: Address linked to John Wallace, a student connected to Mrs. John Wallace.  
- **Detroit, Michigan**: Mentioned in context of Terry Welc’s employment history.  
- **New York, New York**: Steve Schapiro, photographer who captured RFK’s image; Nassau County location referenced in administrative notes.  
- **Boston, Massachusetts**: FBI field office involved in threat investigations.  
- **Jacksonville, Florida**: FBI field office linked to Ramistella’s background checks.  
- **Miami, Florida**: FBI field office mentioned in administrative directives.  
- **Raywood, Texas**: Restaurant where Pappy "Luke" Pike described a man resembling Sirihan.  

Key Events  
- **January 3, 1966**: Stirhan B. Sirihan visited a Pasadena gunshop, identified by Mrs. Donna Herrick.  
- **June 5, 1968**: Interview requests for Thompson regarding events at the Ambassador Hotel during RFK’s assassination.  
- **March 1968**: Steve Schapiro photographed RFK at Los Angeles International Airport; analysis sought to identify Sirihan in the image.  
- **August 7, 1968**: FBI memos requested information on Frank Donnarumma and Henry R. Ramstella’s criminal records.  
- **July 31, 1968**: Sister M. Madalena reported tampered mail, prompting FBI investigation into correspondence.  
- **May 23, 1968**: Pappy "Luke" Pike described a man resembling Sirihan visiting his restaurant in Raywood, Texas.  
- **Administrative directives**: References to document releases under Executive Order 14176 and procedural guidelines for handling threats against political figures.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations, interviews, and photographic analysis; coordinated with field offices in multiple cities.  
- **Los Angeles Field Office**: Involved in RFK assassination inquiries and background checks.  
- **Boston Field Office**: Part of FBI efforts to locate Henry Ramistella for information on Sirihan.  
- **Jacksonville Field Office**: Reviewed arrest records linked to Frank Donnarumma.  
- **Miami Field Office**: Mentioned in administrative directives related to political threat investigations.  
- **New York Field Office**: Handled correspondence with Clara E. MacDougall and Steve Schapiro’s photographic analysis.  
- **Department of Justice**: Reference in administrative notes regarding document releases under Executive Order 14176.  
- **United States Government**: Context for executive directives on handling political threat cases.

RFK Declassified Files

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