Summary  
The document contains FBI communications dated June 18, 1968, regarding photographs obtained by William E. (Bill) Eppridge, a Life Magazine staff photographer, on June 14, 1968. These images were taken during events in Los Angeles and New York and are related to an investigation involving the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. The FBI's San Francisco Field Office (SAC) requested copies of photographs from Eppridge, who was interviewed on June 17, 1968. The photos, numbered 1 through 48 with additional markings (including 17A), were reviewed by Special Agent Francis L. Cashin and later transferred to the Los Angeles Office for further analysis. The document also references Peter Berkson, a freelance photographer whose images were purchased by Life Magazine.  

Key People  
- William E. (Bill) Eppridge: Life Magazine staff photographer who provided photographs related to the investigation.  
- Francis L. Cashin: Special Agent in Charge who reviewed and documented the photographs.  
- Peter Berkson: Freelance photographer whose work was acquired by Life Magazine.  
- Robert F. Kennedy: Subject of the assassination investigation, though not explicitly mentioned in the document.  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles: Site of events captured in the photographs.  
- New York: Location of Eppridge's workplace (Time and Life Building, Rockefeller Center).  
- San Francisco Field Office (SAC): FBI office involved in coordinating the review of photographic evidence.  

Key Events  
- June 14, 1968: Photographs taken by Eppridge and Berkson.  
- June 17, 1968: Interview with Eppridge conducted by Special Agent Cashin.  
- June 18, 1968: FBI communication requesting transfer of photographs to the Los Angeles Office for review.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted the investigation and coordinated photographic evidence collection.  
- Life Magazine: Purchased photographs from Peter Berkson and provided them to the FBI.

RFK Declassified Files

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