United Press International [James Earl Ray]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09739.101 Author/Creator: United Press International Place Written: Ottawa, Canada Type: Photograph Date: 9 June 1968 Pagination: 1 photograph ; 25.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
One telephoto published by United Press International showing the photo issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police of James Earl Ray, accused of murdering Dr. King. The photo is the one Ray used for his Canadian passport.
Canadian passport photo for James Earl Ray. Ray had two Canadian passports under the name Ramon George Sneyd when he was arrested in London on 8 June 1968.
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