Summary  
The text contains multiple instances of "2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176," a reference to executive orders governing declassification. It includes fragments of FBI communications dated June 18, 1968, regarding the handling of photographs taken by freelance photographer Peter Spencer Berkson and Life Magazine staff photographer William E. (Bill) Eppridge during events in Los Angeles on June 14, 1968. The documents describe the acquisition of 49 photographs (numbered 1–48 and 17A), some labeled with red ink identifications provided by Eppridge to FBI Special Agent Francis L. Cashin. Additional images, including 21 9x11" photos numbered Bl–B21, were taken by the Los Angeles Police Department. The FBI requested that these materials be reviewed by the Los Angeles Office for relevance to an investigation and noted that copies would be forwarded to the Bureau after use.  

Key People  
- William E. (Bill) Eppridge: Life Magazine staff photographer who provided photographs and identifications.  
- Francis L. Cashin: FBI Special Agent involved in obtaining and documenting the photographs.  
- Peter Spencer Berkson: Freelance photographer whose images were acquired by Life Magazine.  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California: Site of events captured in the photographs.  
- New York, New York: Location of Life Magazine’s offices and Eppridge’s workplace (Rockefeller Center).  
- FBI Field Office (SAC, New York): Sender of communications regarding photo handling.  

Key Events  
- June 13–18, 1968: Period during which photographs were obtained, reviewed, and transmitted via airtel (telecommunication) between FBI offices and Life Magazine.  
- June 14, 1968: Date of photograph acquisition by Eppridge in Los Angeles.  
- June 17, 1968: Date of Eppridge’s interview with the FBI.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted the investigation and managed photo review processes.  
- Life Magazine: Acquired photographs from Berkson and provided them to the FBI for analysis.  
- Los Angeles Police Department: Captured additional images referenced in the documents.

RFK Declassified Files

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