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sy UNITED STATES , | | é Memorandum TO ; ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (62-108052) DATE: 41/30/72 FROM : [Epo ATLANTA (100-6351) (C) SUBJECT: CORETTA SCOTT KING EM = SCLC oe Subject is the widow of the deceased MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., former President of Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta has maintained a file concerning Mrs. KING since the death of KING for the purpose of making a determination as to any affiliation on her part with extremist or subversive individuals or aganizations. No information has come to the attention of ~ Atlanta which indicates a propensity for violence or affiliation with subversive elements. She is a member ) of the Board of Directors of SCLC. She makes frequent. public appearances and speeches in behalf of legitimate civil rights movements and activities and is active in collecting funds for the Martin Luther King, Jee. Memorial aay, in Atlanta. _N . In view of the above, Atlanta is closing the ase concerning Mrs. KING. In the event information comes to the attention of Atlanta concerning her,- wherein further action should be taken, the Bureau will be advised cn and appropriate action will be taken. STelleces (9 —/ 1 Py5Q—1/- STS gee — (6)- Bure , "6 DEC & 1972 l= Atlanta WERT creme ORH: brb sd meh INED- (3) 3: AST SEY Ve wy e pad bate! O0EC 15 1970 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan