FBI-UAP-62-HQ-83894, ADMINISTRATIVE FILE, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, 1957-1960

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cover-page

This is a cover page for an FBI file section (Section 9, Case 62-HQ-83894) containing various administrative stamps and FOIPA processing notations.

62-HQ-83894 SECTION 9

FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER

[HANDWRITTEN: Serial 426]
FOIPA # 404718

COPIED FOR FOIPA
NOV 2

COPIED FOR FOIPA
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COPIED FOR FOIPA
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DO NOT DESTROY
USE CARE IN HANDLING THIS FILE
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memo

An FBI office memorandum from the Dallas SAC to the Director regarding information on flying discs, stating the matter is being referred to the OSI without further investigation.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 11-14-57
FROM : SAC, Dallas (62-1311)
SUBJECT: FLYING DISCS
INFORMATION CONCERNING

[HANDWRITTEN: 200]
Re Kansas City letter 11-8-57.

This matter is being referred to OSI without investigation and no other action is being taken in accordance with existing instructions.

2 Bureau
1 Kansas City (66-2995)
1 Dallas
MCC:FB
(4)

[HANDWRITTEN: 1-d]

RECORDED - 9 62-83894-385
22
18 NOV 18 1957

[HANDWRITTEN: EX-139]
[HANDWRITTEN: Baumgardner]
[HANDWRITTEN: INT. DIV.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Espionage]
[HANDWRITTEN: Sappers]

[HANDWRITTEN: FBI]
[HANDWRITTEN: REC.D 22810HVC]
7 2 NOV 27 1957

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memo

An FBI internal memorandum from the Dallas office to the Director regarding a referral of information to the OCI without further investigation.

Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO: DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM: SAC, DALLAS (62-141)
SUBJECT: INFORMATION CONCERNING

Re Kansas City letter 11-8-57.
This matter is being referred to OCI without investigation and no other action is being taken in accordance with existing instructions.

(4)
1 Kansas City (62-3882)
1 Dallas

[HANDWRITTEN: EX-130]

LIAISON SECTION
FBI
U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE
Nov 19 5 09 PM '57

REC'D ESPIONAGE
FBI
NOV 18 4 16 PM '57
INTERNAL SECURITY SECT.
FBI
[HANDWRITTEN: 385]

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memo

An FBI memorandum from the Legal Attache in Havana, Cuba, reporting on a newspaper account of a flying disc sighting by two individuals near the Matahambre Mines.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : Director, FBI DATE: November 20, 1957
FROM : Legal Attache, Havana, Cuba
SUBJECT: REPORTS OF FLYING DISCS
FOREIGN MISCELLANEOUS

The following information is submitted as of interest
to the Bureau in the event reports of flying discs are still desired.
[HANDWRITTEN: Informant Informant Cuba]
The Havana daily newspaper "Diario de la Marina" November 12,
1957, carried a dispatch datelined November 11, 1957, at Pinar del Rio,
Cuba, reporting that JOSE MARIA NIETO and CARMELO GUZMAN, who had
just arrived in that town from the Matahambre Mines in Pinar del Rio
Province, claimed that they had seen a flying disc in the shape of a
man's hat hovering over the general area of Matahambre for several
minutes. They claimed that this disc was larger than ordinary airplanes
normally seen in that area and that it was completely silent in its
flight. They said that it disappeared at a very high speed towards
the sea. There was no further descriptive information furnished in
this newspaper article. It is noted that Matahambre is located
approximately 90 miles to the west of Havana. No other reports
corroborating the above were received and no inquiry has been made
by this office.
JJW:ptm
(3)
[HANDWRITTEN: RECORDED-46 INDEXED-46]
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-386]
[HANDWRITTEN: 25 NOV 22 1957]
[HANDWRITTEN: EX-132]
[HANDWRITTEN: 60 NOV 27 1957]
[HANDWRITTEN: ESP. SEC. SESS]

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memo

A memo from the Legal Attache in Havana, Cuba, to the FBI Director reporting a newspaper account of a flying disc sighting near Matambras Mines on November 11, 1957.

Office Memo - United States Government

TO: DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM: Legal Attache, Havana, Cuba
SUBJECT: REPORTS OF FLYING DISCS
FOREIGN MISCELLANEOUS

The following information is submitted as of interest to the Bureau in the event reports of flying discs are still desired.

The Havana daily newspaper "Diario de la Marina" November 12, 1957, carried a detailed dispatch November 11, 1957, at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, that JOSE MARIA OTERO and CARMELO MANUEL, who had just arrived in that town from the Matambras Mines, claimed that they had seen a flying disc in the area of the mines. The men's that covering over the general area of Matambras for several minutes. They claimed that this disc was larger than ordinary airplanes and that it was completely silent in its flight. They said that it disappeared at a very high speed towards the sea. There was no further information furnished in this newspaper article. It is noted that Matambras is located approximately 30 miles west of Havana. No other reports were received and no inquiry has been made by this office.

MJG:WLL
(8)

[HANDWRITTEN: REC'D - ESPIONAGE FBI NOV 22 1:51 PM '57]
[HANDWRITTEN: INDEXED-48]
[HANDWRITTEN: REC'D-FOREIGN LIAISON NOV 22 9:23 AM '57]
[HANDWRITTEN: EX-735]

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memo

An FBI memorandum from Mr. R. R. Roach to Mr. A. H. Belmont regarding the recent increase in UFO sightings following the launch of Sputnik, noting that the Air Force has investigated these reports and found them to be nonauthentic.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : MR. A. H. BELMONT [HANDWRITTEN: 11-13-57] DATE: November 12, 1957
FROM : MR. R. R. ROACH
SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS [HANDWRITTEN: (FLYING SAUCERS)]

Ever since the Russians released "Sputnik" there has been a great increase in the number of "flying saucers" and other unidentified flying objects (UFO) reportedly seen by people all over the U. S. On October 10, 1957, the Air Force was flooded with calls and the newspapers were full of reports that an unknown object described as "looked like the moon" and trailing a "blue flame that pulsed like a heart" had landed in the vicinity of Vernal, Utah. The Air Force immediately investigated these reports with negative results, inasmuch as no object was located nor was there any evidence of an object having fallen in Utah.

Within the past two weeks reports in these cases have increased tremendously and some of the more serious have been described as follows: An object had landed in Nebraska with six people aboard, the persons had talked to a Nebraska farmer and then sped off into space; a firey object was seen flashing across the southern skies from Albany, Georgia, to Miami, Florida; a Coast Guard cutter had sighted a huge object flying over the Gulf of Mexico, and persons in the Southwestern states while driving their cars have allegedly seen UFO's that caused the engines in their automobiles to stop. In view of the number of these reports, the Bureau's Liaison Representative discussed these various sightings with officials of Air Force Intel ligence and was advised that all the cases mentioned above have for all practical purposes been resolved as being nonauthentic or there was no basis for the sightings. Investigating details that the Air Force had out in the field investigating these matters have not submitted their complete reports but have advised that they are all more or less negative. The Air Force is following these sightings closely and all reports are submitted to the Air Technical and Intelligence Center, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio where they are evaluated and analyzed. In the event any of the future reports appear to be authentic, the Air Force will immediately notify the Bureau, keeping in mind our particular interest in matters concerning espionage and sabotage.

WTW:jlk (7)
1 - Mr. Belmont
1 - Mr. Branigan
1 - Mr. Baumgardner
1 - Mr. Whitson
Liaison Section
Mr. Whaley

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other

This page consists entirely of various FBI date-received stamps and routing notations from November 1957.

RECEIVED-PARSONS
Nov 19 4 52 PM '57
F B I
LABORATORY DIVISION

Nov 20 2 39 PM '57
TECHNICAL LABORATORY
F B I
U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE

Nov 26 9 48 AM '57
LIAISON SECTION
F B I
U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE

RECEIVED-NICHOLS
Nov 13 9 07 AM '57
F B I
U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE

RECEIVED-BOARDMAN
Nov 13 8 08 PM '57
Nov 12 7 14 PM '57

REC'D BELMONT
FBI - JUSTICE
Nov 13 10 06 AM '57

REC'D BELMONT
FBI - JUSTICE
Nov 12 5 42 PM '57

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memo

An FBI memo from J. Edgar Hoover to the Air Force regarding Robert T. Stone and the Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation, including a note to the Kansas City SAC to check indices but conduct no investigation.

1 - [REDACTED] papers

RECORDED - 63
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-388]
Date: January 23, 1958
To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
Building Tempo E
4th and Adams Drive, S. W.
Washington, D. C.

From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Subject: ROBERT T. STONE;
INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING

On December 20, 1957, Mr. B. B. Watson,
City Editor, Hannibal Courier-Post, Hannibal,
Missouri, advised an agent of this Bureau at
Hannibal that he was in receipt of an undated letter
signed by R. T. Stone. This letter bears the letterhead
"Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation" and in
the upper right corner there is typed "MISSOURI FILTER
CENTER, Robert T. Stone, Director, 10717 E. 27th Terr.,
Independence, Missouri."

The letter furnished by Mr. Watson is as follows:

"Dear Editor:

"The enclosed notice is self-explanatory. We
would like to request this public service in the
name of Truth, which the newspapers of our great
countries so proudly defend and uphold.

1 - St. Louis
1 - Kansas City
[HANDWRITTEN: NOTE FOR SAC, KANSAS CITY: Re St. Louis letter
1/6/58. Advise Bureau results of your indices
check but conduct no investigation.]

ESS:dmn
(7)

[HANDWRITTEN: 55 JAN 29 1958 MAIL ROOM]

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memo

A brief FBI memo transmitting a report regarding unidentified flying objects.

[HANDWRITTEN: 382]

[HANDWRITTEN: January 23, 1958]

Director, FBI

Special Agent in Charge, [REDACTED]

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS - INFORMATION CONCERNING

MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING

Re Bureau airtel dated January 20, 1958.

Enclosed for the Bureau are copies of a report of [REDACTED] dated January 21, 1958, concerning the above-captioned matter.

[HANDWRITTEN: REC'D BELMONT FBI - JUSTICE JAN 21 | 13 PM '58]

[HANDWRITTEN: RECEIVED - BOARDMAN JAN 22 4 05 PM '58]

[HANDWRITTEN: REC'D FBI JAN 22 2.49 PM '58]

[HANDWRITTEN: REC'D - ESPIONAGE FBI-MAIL JAN 22 10 22 AM '58]

[HANDWRITTEN: JAN 23 12 17 PM '58]

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letter

A letter from the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation requesting that newspapers publish an appeal regarding U.F.O. sightings and providing instructions on how to handle Filter Center addresses.

Director of Special Investigations

"As a civilian body of investigators, we hope to unravel the snarled mess that shrouds the U.F.O. question, and with the help of the newspapers and the public, where can we fail?

"We will be grateful if you will publish the enclosed appeal on the front page of your newspaper, in a conspicuous enough manner that no one will fail to notice it. It is the public we must depend upon to get thoroughly organized, and with this co-operation we are certain that we can find the answer to the riddle of the 'Flying Saucers.'

"If a Filter Center has been established in your state or province, this form letter will carry its address which should replace the headquarters address given on the enclosed 'Public Notice.' If no such filter center address is given, then the original headquarters address should be used.

"We wish to thank you for any assistance you may be able to give us in this respect. Later established filter center addresses will be sent to you for public attention in the event of unusual sightings, that may come to your attention.

"Respectfully,

/S/ R. T. STONE
"For the Inter Continental Aerial
Research Foundation"

Attached to the letter was the notice which it
was requested be published. This notice is as follows:

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memo

A notice from the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation (ICARF) requesting reports of UFO sightings and announcing the establishment of a global observer network.

Director of Special Investigations

"Inter Continental
Aerial Research
Foundation

"NOTICE!
"To All Concerned:

"If anyone has seen any unidentified flying objects--
known also as flying saucers--or knows anyone who has
seen them since January 1st, 1957, please contact us
immediately, giving full names and addresses of the
witnesses to these sightings.

"We are in the process of setting up UFO observer Posts
all over the United States, Canada, Europe, Alaska,
Australia, Japan, England, Africa, and South America.
And each state, province or region will have its own
filter center which will serve as a receiving station
for all UFO reports and other associated data, a
distribution point for material from headquarters, and
as a general secretary for ICARF.

"Our filter-observer network is expanding by leaps and
bounds, but we are still far from our goal.

"The Air Force investigation has either gone underground,
or else they have the answer and are hiding the fact
from the public. The fact remains that millions of
people continue to see these UFOs and the public still
doesn't know what they are.

"It is our purpose in organizing ICARF to find the
answer to the UFO mystery, and give the facts to
the public. And in order to do this we will need
the assistance of every person concerned. Persons
with movie and still cameras are particularly needed,
for the emphasis is on photographic data, despite
the fact that sightings with binoculars and telescopes,
sound detector and ham radio stations are also very
important in the process of our research.

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memo

This document discusses a request from the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation (ICARF) for individuals to participate in skywatch activities to photograph UFOs, and notes that the FBI is investigating the motives behind this organization.

Director of Special Investigations

"All persons interested in setting up observer posts who can devote from one to three hours a day on skywatch, and who can be relied upon to have their cameras loaded and ready to photograph these objects should immediately contact us for full information. Adult Skywatch clubs, high school groups, science clubs, industrial groups, and individuals in general are all particularly asked to join us in our search for the answer to the UFOs.

"Contact us at the address above."

"INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL
RESEARCH FOUNDATION

"FORM OP-2"

Also attached was a three inch by five inch plain card with the handwriting "Please confirm publication or return forms with reason for refusal. Thank you." Signed "Missouri Filter Center; ICARF."

Mr. Watson stated that this is a peculiar request and therefore he was bringing it to the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as he questioned the motives behind this organization's purpose.

No further action in this matter is contemplated by this Bureau. Should additional information be received, however, it will be forwarded promptly to you. The files of this Bureau contain no information identifiable with Robert T. Stone or the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation.

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memo

An FBI memorandum regarding Robert T. Stone and the Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation, including a letter sent to the Hannibal Courier-Post requesting publication of an appeal regarding 'Flying Saucers'.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 1/6/58
FROM : SAC, ST. LOUIS (62-0) [HANDWRITTEN: R.T. Stone] [HANDWRITTEN: 0 7/1/58 Saucers mo]
SUBJECT: ROBERT T. STONE;
INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL
RESEARCH FOUNDATION;
INFORMATION CONCERNING

Mr. B. B. WATSON, City Editor, Hannibal
Courier-Post, Hannibal, Missouri, on 12/20/57 advised
the Resident Agent at Hannibal that he was in receipt
of an undated letter signed R. T. STONE. This letter
bears the letterhead Inter-Continental Aerial Research
Foundation and in the upper right corner there is typed
the following "MISSOURI FILTER CENTER, Robert T. Stone,
Director, 10717 E. 27th Terr., Independence, Missouri".
Below this in pencil is a notation made by Mr. WATSON
which is "Air Defense Identification Zoning."

The letter is as follows:

"Dear Editor:

"The enclosed notice is self-explanatory. We would
like to request this public service in the name of Truth,
which the newspapers of our great countries so proudly
defend and uphold.

"As a civilian body of investigators, we hope to
unravel the snarled mess that shrouds the U.F.O. ques-
tion, and with the help of the newspapers and the public,
where can we fail?

"We will be grateful if you will publish the enclosed
appeal on the front page of your newspaper, in a conspicuous
enough manner that no one will fail to notice it. It is
the public we must depend upon to get thoroughly organized,
and with this co-operation we are certain that we can find
the answer to the riddle of the "Flying Saucers."

"If a filter center has been established in your
state or province, this form letter will carry its
address which should replace the Headquarters address
given on the enclosed "Public Notice." If no such

2 - BUREAU (ENC.)
2 - KANSAS CITY
1 - ST. LOUIS (62-0)
JAD:njj
(5)
3 ENCLOSURES [HANDWRITTEN: 63] [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-388] [HANDWRITTEN: 24] [HANDWRITTEN: EX-144] [HANDWRITTEN: JAN 10 1958] [HANDWRITTEN: ESP. SEC.] [HANDWRITTEN: 12] [HANDWRITTEN: let to OSI cc-st. louis, kansas city 1-23-58 - ESS]

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letter

This document is a letter from the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation (ICARF) requesting assistance in reporting UFO sightings and announcing the establishment of a global network of UFO observer posts.

SL 62-0

filter center address is given, then the original
headquarters address should be used.

"We wish to thank you for any assistance
you may be able to give us in this respect. Later
established filter center addresses will be sent to
you for public attention in the event of unusual
sightings, that may come to your attention.

"Respectfully,

/S/ R. T. STONE
"For the Inter Continental Aerial
Research Foundation"

[HANDWRITTEN: which] Attached to this letter [HANDWRITTEN: the] [HANDWRITTEN: we] is the notice.
[HANDWRITTEN: it] was requested to be published. This notice is as
follows:

"Inter Continental
Aerial Research
Foundation

"NOTICE!
"To All Concerned:

"If anyone has seen any unidentified flying objects--
known also as flying saucers--or knows anyone who has
seen them since January 1st, 1957, please contact us
immediately, giving full names and addresses of the
witnesses to these sightings.

"We are in the process of setting up UFO Observer Posts
all over the United States, Canada, Europe, Alaska,
Australia, Japan, England, Africa, and South America.
And each state, province or region will have its own
filter center which will serve as a receiving station
for all UFO reports and other associated data, a dis-
tribution point for material from headquarters, and
as a general secretary for ICARF.

"Our filter-observer network is expanding by leaps and
bounds, but we are still far from our goal.

"The Air Force investigation has either gone underground,
or else they have the answer and are hiding the fact from

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memo

This document contains a solicitation from the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation (ICARF) regarding UFO research, followed by an FBI agent's report on a suspicious request received by a Mr. Watson, leading to a request for an investigation into the organization.

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the public. The fact remains that millions of people continue to see these UFOs and the public still doesn't know what they are.

"It is our purpose in organizing ICARF to find the answer to the UFO mystery, and give the facts to the public. And in order to do this we will need the assistance of every person concerned. Persons with movie and still cameras are particularly needed, for the emphasis is on photographic data, despite the fact that sightings with binoculars and telescopes, sound detector and ham radio stations are also very important in the process of our research.

"All persons interested in setting up observer posts who can devote from one to three hours a day on skywatch, and who can be relied upon to have their cameras loaded and ready to photograph these objects should immediately contact us for full information. Adult Skywatch clubs, high school groups, science clubs, industrial groups and individuals in general are all particularly asked to join us in our search for the answer to the UFOs.

"Contact us at the address above."

"INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION"

"FORM OP-2"

Also attached is a 3 in. by 5 in. plain [HANDWRITTEN: was] card with the handwriting "Please confirm publication or return forms with reason for refusal. Thank you." Signed "Missouri Filter Center; ICARF".

Mr. WATSON stated that this is a peculiar request and therefore he was bringing it to the attention of the FBI as he questioned the motives behind this organization's purpose.

The original letters are being submitted to the Director.

Kansas City Division is requested to check its indices on ROBERT T. STONE and the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation, and conduct such inquiry as it deems appropriate.

Inasmuch as there is no further investigation, in the St. Louis area, Kansas City is being considered the Office of Origin.

- RUC -

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other

A small slip of paper with handwritten notes indicating a time and date of a call and a note to file.

[HANDWRITTEN: called
3:15
9/27]

[HANDWRITTEN: file
see]

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cover-page

This is a cover page for an enclosure sent to the FBI Bureau from the St. Louis field office, listing items related to Robert T. Stone and the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation.

ENCLOSURE TO BUREAU FROM ST. LOUIS (3)
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ROBERT T. STONE;
INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL
RESEARCH FOUNDATION;

INFORMATION CONCERNING

1 letter from Inter Continental Aerial
Research Foundation
1 3 x 5 card
1 newspaper notice

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other

A notice from the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation (ICARF) soliciting UFO reports and volunteers for a global observer network.

INTER CONTINENTAL
AERIAL RESEARCH
FOUNDATION

NOTICE!
TO ALL CONCERNED:

IF ANYONE HAS SEEN ANY UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS-KNOWN ALSO AS FLYING SAUCERS-OR KNOWS ANYONE WHO HAS SEEN THEM SINCE JANUARY 1ST, 1957, PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY, GIVING FULL NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE WITNESSES TO THESE SIGHTINGS.

WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING UP UFO OBSERVER POSTS ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN, ENGLAND, AFRICA, AND SOUTH AMERICA. AND EACH STATE, PROVINCE OR REGION WILL HAVE ITS OWN FILTER CENTER WHICH WILL SERVE AS A RECEIVING STATION FOR ALL UFO REPORTS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED DATA, A DISTRIBUTION POINT FOR MATERIAL FROM HEADQUARTERS, AND AS A GENERAL SECRETARY FOR ICARF.

OUR FILTER-OBSERVER NETWORK IS EXPANDING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS, BUT WE ARE STILL FAR FROM OUR GOAL.

THE AIR FORCE INVESTIGATION HAS EITHER GONE UNDERGROUND, OR ELSE THEY HAVE THE ANSWER AND ARE HIDING THE FACT FROM THE PUBLIC. THE FACT REMAINS THAT MILLIONS OF PEOPLE CONTINUE TO SEE THESE UFOS AND THE PUBLIC STILL DOESN'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE.

IT IS OUR PURPOSE IN ORGANIZING ICARF TO FIND THE ANSWER TO THE UFO MYSTERY, AND GIVE THE FACTS TO THE PUBLIC. AND IN ORDER TO DO THIS WE WILL NEED THE ASSISTANCE OF EVERY PERSON CONCERNED. PERSONS WITH MOVIE AND STILL CAMERAS ARE PARTICULARLY NEEDED, FOR THE EMPHASIS IS ON PHOTOGRAPHIC DATA, DESPITE THE FACT THAT SIGHTINGS WITH BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES, SOUND DETECTOR AND HAM RADIO STATIONS ARE ALSO VERY IMPORTANT IN THE PROCESS OF OUR RESEARCH.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SETTING UP OBSERVER POSTS WHO CAN DEVOTE FROM ONE TO THREE HOURS A DAY ON SKYWATCH, AND WHO CAN BE RELIED UPON TO HAVE THEIR CAMERAS LOADED AND READY TO PHOTOGRAPH THESE OBJECTS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT US FOR FULL INFORMATION. ADULT SKYWATCH CLUBS, HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS, SCIENCE CLUBS, INDUSTRIAL GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUALS IN GENERAL ARE ALL PARTICULARLY ASKED TO JOIN US IN OUR SEARCH FOR THE ANSWER TO THE UFOS.

CONTACT US AT THE ADDRESS ABOVE.

INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH
FOUNDATION

FORM OP-2
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-889]

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letter

A letter from the Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation to an editor, requesting the publication of an appeal regarding the investigation of UFO sightings and the establishment of filter centers.

INTER-CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

MISSOURI FILTER CENTER
Robert T. Stone, Director
10717 E. 27th Terr.
Independence, Missouri

[HANDWRITTEN: Air Defense Identification Zoning]

DEAR EDITOR:

THE ENCLOSED NOTICE IS SELF-EXPLANATORY. WE WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THIS PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE NAME OF TRUTH, WHICH THE NEWSPAPERS OF OUR GREAT COUNTRIES SO PROUDLY DEFEND AND UPHOLD.

AS A CIVILIAN BODY OF INVESTIGATORS, WE HOPE TO UNRAVEL THE SNARLED MESS THAT SHROUDS THE U.F.O. QUESTION, AND WITH THE HELP OF THE NEWSPAPERS AND THE PUBLIC, WHERE CAN WE FAIL?

WE WILL BE GRATEFUL IF YOU WILL PUBLISH THE ENCLOSED APPEAL ON THE FRONT PAGE OF YOUR NEWSPAPER, IN A CONSPICUOUS ENOUGH MANNER THAT NO ONE WILL FAIL TO NOTICE IT. IT IS THE PUBLIC WE MUST DEPEND UPON TO GET THOROUGHLY ORGANIZED, AND WITH THIS CO-OPERATION WE ARE CERTAIN THAT WE CAN FIND THE ANSWER TO THE RIDDLE OF THE "FLYING SAUCERS."

IF A FILTER CENTER HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN YOUR STATE OR PROVINCE, THIS FORM LETTER WILL CARRY ITS ADDRESS WHICH SHOULD REPLACE THE HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS GIVEN ON THE ENCLOSED "PUBLIC NOTICE." IF NO SUCH FILTER CENTER ADDRESS IS GIVEN, THEN THE ORIGINAL HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS SHOULD BE USED.

WE WISH TO THANK YOU FOR ANY ASSISTANCE YOU MAY BE ABLE TO GIVE US IN THIS RESPECT. LATER ESTABLISHED FILTER CENTER ADDRESSES WILL BE SENT TO YOU FOR PUBLIC ATTENTION IN THE EVENT OF UNUSUAL SIGHTINGS THAT MAY COME TO YOUR ATTENTION.

RESPECTFULLY,
[HANDWRITTEN: R. T. Stone]
FOR THE INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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letter

A letter from the Intercontinental Aerial Research Foundation requesting assistance in documenting UFO sightings and establishing a regional register.

INTERCONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

THE ENCLOSED NOTICE IS RE-EXAMINED TO YOUR ATTENTION. WE REQUEST THE TRUTH IN NAME OF THE SERVICE, WHICH ANGELS NEWSPAPERS OF OUR GREAT DEAR TO RESEARCHERS AND OTHERS.

AS A CIVILIAN COPY OF INVESTIGATORS, WE WISH TO UNVEIL THE AERIAL RESEARCHERS AND THE PUBLIC, THE U.F.O. QUESTION, AND WITH THE HELP OF THE RESEARCHERS.

WE WILL START TO JURTARD YOU WILL ENCLOSED APPEAL ON THE THORT OF YOUR RESEARCH, AND A CONVINCED ENOUGH MANNER. THAT WE MUST BE ABLE TO FAIL TO NOTICE IT. IT IS THE NOTICE OF THE FLYING SAUCERS. THAT WE CAN FIND THE ANSWER TO THE RIDDLE OF THE FLYING SAUCERS.

A FILTET REGISTER HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN YOUR STATE OF PROVINCE. THIS FORM WILL CARRY THE DATA WHICH SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE HEADQUARTERS. SAUCER REGISTER IS THE ENCLOSED NOTICE. IT IS THE ORIGINAL HEADQUARTERS. SHOULD BE USED.

WE WISH TO THANK YOU FOR ANY ASSISTANCE YOU MAY BE ABLE TO GIVE TO THE REGISTER. THIS REGISTER IS THE SAUCER. GIVE TO THE PUBLIC ATTENTION IN THE EVENT OF SAUCER. THAT MAY COME TO YOUR ATTENTION.

REGISTER

FOR THE INTERCONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

[HANDWRITTEN: 12/20/57]

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other

A handwritten note requesting confirmation of publication or a reason for refusal, addressed to the Missouri Filter Center ICARF.

Please confirm publication
or return forms with reason
for refusal. Thank you.

Missouri Filter Center
ICARF

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other

This page is a blank document containing only a handwritten name and date.

[HANDWRITTEN: Paul 12/20/57]

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memo

An FBI memorandum from the Kansas City office stating that they have no information on Robert T. Stone or the Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation, and noting that a Terrell O. Stone is listed in the 1957 Independence, Missouri directory instead.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: January 30, 1958
FROM : SAC, KANSAS CITY (62-7386) [HANDWRITTEN: U.S.A.]
SUBJECT: ROBERT T. STONE;
INTER-CONTINENTAL AERIAL
RESEARCH FOUNDATION;
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING [HANDWRITTEN: Flying Saucers]

Re St. Louis letter to Bureau 1-6-58 and Bureau letter to Director of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force, dated 1-23-58.

The files of the Kansas City Office contain no information identifiable with ROBERT T. STONE or the Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation.

It should be noted that the 1957 Independence, Missouri Directory does not list ROBERT T. STONE. This directory lists TERRELL O. STONE, wife IVA, an ice cream maker at Velvet Freeze, as residing at 10717 E. 27th Street Terrace, Independence, Missouri. The files of the Kansas City Office contain nothing identifiable with TERRELL O. STONE.

RUC.

2 - Bureau
1 - St. Louis (62-0) (info)
1 - Kansas City (62-7386)

RHA:MEJ
(4)
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-389]
[HANDWRITTEN: 3 FEB 4 1958]
[HANDWRITTEN: 60 FEB 7 1958]

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memo

A memorandum from the Kansas City FBI office stating that they have no information regarding the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (A.P.R.O.) in their files or the local telephone directory.

MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR

KANSAS CITY (62-1380)

SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

Reference is made to Bureau letter to Kansas City dated 1-8-58, concerning investigations of the Air Force, dated 1-22-58.

The files of the Kansas City office contain no information with respect to the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization.

It should be noted that the 1958 Kansas City telephone directory does not list a "Aerial Phenomena Research Organization". The office of the Kansas City office contains nothing identifiable with the A.P.R.O.

1 - Kansas City (62-1380) (info)

[HANDWRITTEN: 286]

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-27]

[STAMP: FEB 4 9 14 AM '58]

[STAMP: FEB 4 9 33 AM '58]

[STAMP: RECD-ESPIONAGE FBI]

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memo

An FBI memorandum from J. Edgar Hoover to the Air Force regarding a letter from Mrs. Harold Ferguson of Elkhart, Indiana, concerning flying saucers. The Bureau notes that no action is required and that the individual may be a mental case.

1 - [ILLEGIBLE] ison
1 - [ILLEGIBLE] Sanders

62-83894-390

REC-92
Date: March 17, 1958
To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
Building Tempo E
4th and Adams Drive, S. W.
Washington, D. C.

From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Subject: FLYING SAUCERS
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING

Enclosed for your information is a copy
of a letter forwarded to this Bureau by Mrs. Harold
Ferguson of Elkhart, Indiana, which is self-explanatory.

No action in this connection is contemplated
by this Bureau.

Enclosure

1 - Director of Naval Intelligence (Enclosure)

1 - Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence (Enclosure)
Department of the Army

Attention: Chief, Security Division
1 - Indianapolis (Enclosure)
ESS:dmn

[HANDWRITTEN: NOTE: Mrs. Ferguson relates having seen flying
saucers and expresses her belief that outer spacemen
have been landing in the vicinity of her home and taking
newspapers and magazines which she left out for them. No
action for the Bureau other than the dissemination indicated.
Bufiles negative re Ferguson. No reply desirable in view
indications she is mental case. AF has unit for checking
such reports.]

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other

This page contains a series of date-stamped receipt markings from various FBI offices and departments, including the Mail Room and Belmont FBI-Justice.

REC'D
ESPIONAGE-NAT. IN.
MAR 18 2 03 PM '58

RECEIVED BOARDMAN
MAR 14 4 01 PM '58

REC'D MAIL ROOM
FBI
MAR 17 11 52 AM '58

REC'D BELMONT
FBI - JUSTICE
MAR 13 9 31 AM '58

REC'D BELMONT
FBI - JUSTICE
MAR 14 10 06 AM '58

REC'D BELMONT
FBI - JUSTICE
MAR 14 3 39 PM '58

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letter

A personal letter describing a witness's sighting of a dark, silent, moving object with blinking lights while driving in Michigan.

This is the true story of our visitors from outer space 5 or 6 years ago. Many people wonder whether there are people living in other worlds and many people wish they knew for sure and some people wish they could contact them. Of course there are people living in another world at least and probably many worlds. My husband and three daughters and I were living on our farm in Michigan (in the sticks) Our oldest daughter was working as a waitress about seven miles from our place at the Country Club, that summer vacation to help pay her college expenses. I would go after her at midnight then wait untill she was ready to go home. One night right soon after we left the highway we noticed this moving object a little ahead of us along the side of the road. It had tiny lights blinking on and off and for just a second when the lights were off we could see a dark moving object or shape is a better word. There was absolutely no noise whatever but I realized at once there were human beings guiding it. I was three miles [HANDWRITTEN: Let to OSI (Encl) CC-ONI-G-2 (Encl) 3-17-58 ESS] [HANDWRITTEN: REG-92 62-83894-390] [HANDWRITTEN: X-110] [HANDWRITTEN: MAR 10 1958] [HANDWRITTEN: NAVY DEPT. SEC. Sampler]

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other

This is a blank page containing only FBI date stamps.

MAR 10 1 39 PM '57 REC'D - ESPIONAGE
F B I
MAR 10 2 03 PM '58

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transcript

A handwritten witness account describing an encounter with an unidentified aerial object that followed the witness's vehicle to their home, hovered, and then moved toward a river.

[HANDWRITTEN: 2.]
from the highway to our home which made
six home driveways and three roads
leading off of our road that we were traveling.
At each place this outer plane would hover
until they knew whether we were turning
off or going on by, then they would swiftly
glide on ahead of us, they staid just above
the trees and a little ahead of us showing
they were very intelligent people because had
they staid behind us we would have speeded
up and panicked. When we came to our place
they hesitated until we turned in then they
turned in over our garden beside the drive
away. My daughter got out on her side and I
got out on my side of the car. They were only a
short distance from from us and down much
lower. They were motionless and noiseless
no motors at all. We stared at each other
a long time, the thot crossed my mind that they
were probably taking our picture. I was completely
speechless and awed. I felt the enormity of this
thing that was happening. They come from endless
time endless distance I felt that it was out
of eternity itself. After some time they moved
first on across the field down towards
the river. Silently we went into the house

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transcript

A handwritten narrative describing a witness's observations of a dog barking at a person or entity in their backyard, the disappearance of newspapers and magazines, and a daughter's sighting of a peculiar red round light.

[HANDWRITTEN: 3] and on to bed without saying a word about it. It was no time for words I didn't want to break the wonderment of this little piece of sacred time in my life. Every night from now on our dog which was tied nights to his dog house in the back yard would bark just a few minutes when the last light was turned off. I could tell by his bark that it was not just another animal but a person out there. The old orchard at the edge of the yard was wild and grown up with grass and bushes and small trees and six or eight old big trees. There on the edge behind high bushes of lilacs stood our indispensable little square (library). I noticed that the newspapers and magazines were missing every morning. I had a good idea of what was going on so I purposely put out newspapers and magazines every evening then checked in the morning and they were always gone. One day our youngest daughter mentioned that every night when she turns off her light the dog would bark and she'd see a peculiar red round light out there in the back yard. That night when the dog started to bark I opened

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transcript

A handwritten witness account describing an encounter with a red light, two individuals, and an incident involving a dog that was rendered unconscious.

4
her door to see what it looked like. The light
was the size of a pie plate it was red but
it didn't throw a beam of light like our
flashlights but it did have depth. There
were at least two people one waited outside
and watched while the other one went inside
to get the papers. We lived right on the
state line and we got Indiana papers so
every evening I'd put out The Elkhart Truth,
the South Bend Tribune and Chicago Sunday
Tribune and magazines.
One night the dog was not tied and he
started to bark but his bark was sliced
off. I'll never forget the sound of it. I supposed
that they killed him but I was not brave
enough to go out and look. I got up early
the next morning to see he had run half
way across the yard and he had fallen
over just as he ran. he was unconscious
but not dead. I walked right by him but he
didn't move. This was another proof of their
goodness and human qualities because
their flashlight was a ray light and
they could have killed him had they
wanted to. He came to enough to pull him-
self into a more comfortable position before

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transcript

A handwritten narrative describing the discovery of a strange newspaper with an alien or unknown language, including a description of its phonetic and structural characteristics.

5
the girls got up. I was noon before he could
walk and three months before he was well
again. One morning at the end of the six
weeks I found a strange newspaper on the
shelf in our library. On top of the paper was
a good quality sheet of white paper with
the key to the print in the newspaper.
There letters are almost like ours a couple
exactly like ours however they use three letters
together instead of one alone.
000 000 000 000
000 000 000 000
000 000 000 000
000 000 000 000
000 000
I suppose to th hear them read it would sound
like a sing song of phases. They didn't use end
of sentence dots or punctuations of any kind.
no capital letters either. I know that they must
have learned to read our printed matter
but if we heard them read it we wouldn't
understand it I mean our own language.
I'm sure that they get they the right meaning
tho. I hid the newspaper until I could decide
what to do with it but some one found it ad
burned it up. I feel terrible about it I know it

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transcript

A handwritten witness account describing a sighting of a transparent, dome-shaped flying saucer with a large, glowing ring inside, which rose into the sky and appeared like a star.

6
is unforgueable but that is what did happen anyway. The morning that I found the newspaper I went upstairs and looked down across the orchard to the river and there was the flying saucer. It was made of transparent material like glass it was dome shaped like an eskimo hut. Inside was a large ring (like a napkin ring) only huge and every thing was inside this ring and as I looked the whole ring was lit up in colors and I could no longer see inside the ring. It rose straight up and showed very plainly against the trees but after it was above the trees it looked just like a star. Pilots probably saw them many times and didn't realize what they were looking at. They probably didn't use this for outer space travel but had a huge ship plane somewhere and used this only for travel on this earth, they probably had more of them somewhere. My husband died two years ago so I rented the farm and my daughters and I live in Elkhart Ind now. So I don't know if they ever come back or not, I know that I have no proof that this is true but I thought I'd see if the government did believe any of it. Outer space people can read

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letter

A handwritten letter from Mrs. Harold Ferguson to an unknown recipient, discussing the possibility of communicating with extraterrestrials and providing instructions for a secure reply via Mrs. Lester Ramsby.

our print if they would put up a station with our print in neon lights they could understand what it is and that it would be for an exchange of newspapers. I imagine that they are quite disgusted with our sputniks and they could give us much knowledge that we need if we could contact them. If you think that there is nothing to this and you don't believe it don't answer if you want to answer send a letter to a friend of mine you can't write to my home because my own relatives would lock me up if they knew that I wrote to you because they definitely would not believe it so I never talked about this to anyone (Oh yes our picture was inside) my name Mrs. Harold Ferguson [HANDWRITTEN: with my name on it] put your letter in a sealed envelope and put it in another envelope and address to

Mrs. Lester Ramsby
2506 Pleasant Plain Ave
Elkhart, Indiana.

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memo

An FBI memo from J. Edgar Hoover to the Air Force regarding Delmaine H. Oveson, noting that because the subject is an Air Force member, the FBI will take no further action.

[HANDWRITTEN: 1 - Liaison] [HANDWRITTEN: 1 - Sanders]

[REDACTED] [HANDWRITTEN: CONFIDENTIAL]

REC- 65 62-83894 [HANDWRITTEN: 391]
EX. - 133
Date: October 2, 1958
To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
Building Tempo E
4th and Adams Drive, S. W.
Washington 25, D. C.

From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Subject: DELMAINE H. OVESON
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(Nationalities Intelligence)

Reference is made to letter dated September 22,
1958, signed by Mr. F. L. Welch, your reference 24-185-483,
re "Unidentified Flying Object, Torrington, Conn.,
5 December 1957."

Enclosed for your information is a copy of a
memorandum dated July 9, 1958, at Denver, Colorado, re-
lating to the subject. The other Government agency
referred to in the memorandum is the Office of Special
Investigations, Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, Colorado.
Also enclosed for your information is a copy of a memo-
randum dated July 3, 1958, at San Francisco, California.
The representative of another Government agency referred
to therein is Colonel William E. Zuerner, USAF District
Commander, Travis Air Force Base, California, who fur-
nished information concerning the subject developed
by OSI.

Since it appears that the subject is a member
of the Air Force, no further action in this matter is
contemplated by this Bureau.

Enclosures 2

NOTE: This memo is classified "Confidential" inasmuch as it transmits
letterhead memos so classified. This classification is proper
since material received from the Canadian Government was so
classified and also the information received from Col. Zuerner
was so classified.

[HANDWRITTEN: ESS:jas (5)] [HANDWRITTEN: 50OCT7 1958] [HANDWRITTEN: Declassified 2010 9/1/77] [HANDWRITTEN: CONFIDENTIAL]

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memo

A memo from the Air Force to the FBI regarding a letter from Delmaine H. Oveson about a reported UFO sighting in Torrington, Connecticut, noting that the Air Force has no record of military units in Roseau, Minnesota, where the author claims to be based.

[HANDWRITTEN: J.E.] CONFIDENTIAL
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON 25, D. C

Received from
24-185-483 SEP 22 1958 22 SEP 1958
[HANDWRITTEN: Ovel] OSI PHE
Honorable J. Edgar Hoover
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States Department of Justice
Washington 25, D. C.

RE: Unidentified Flying Object,
Torrington, Conn.,
5 December 1957

Dear Sir:

Inclosed is a copy of a letter from a Delmaine H. Oveson, who
identifies himself as Director of Operations, Electronics Service
Unit 4, Roseau, Minnesota. This letter requests information concern-
ing the reported sighting of an [HANDWRITTEN: Unconvential] Aerial Object on or about
5 December 1957 at Torrington, Connecticut.

This letter was furnished the Office of Special Investigations
by the Ground Observer Corps (GOC) Coordinator for the State of
Connecticut. That individual has advised that an alleged sighting
of an unidentified flying object near Torrington, Connecticut, was
reported on or about 5 December 1957, but that neither he nor the
addressee have any knowledge of the author of the inclosed letter.

Information has been received from the U. S. Army, and Air Force
Postal Service that no military units are located at Roseau, Minnesota.
Therefore, this matter is being referred to your Bureau for any action
you deem appropriate.

Advice if any information of interest to the Air Force is
developed by your Bureau in this matter will be appreciated.

[HANDWRITTEN: Flying Discs]
Sincerely,

[HANDWRITTEN: ENCL ATTACHED] [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-391]
[HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE] [HANDWRITTEN: REG-97] [HANDWRITTEN: EX-108] [HANDWRITTEN: F. L. Welch]
1 Incl F. L. WELCH 16 SEP 23 1958
Cy of Envelope & Assistant Chief
Ltr fr Hq. Electronics Counterintelligence Div.
Service Unit 4, Dir of Special Investigations
Roseau, Minn. The Inspector General

[HANDWRITTEN: 24-185-483] [HANDWRITTEN: OSI w/2 encl] [HANDWRITTEN: ESS: jar 10-2-58] [HANDWRITTEN: NAT. INT. SEC.]

DECLASSIFIED
Authority:
NND 90986
CONFIDENTIAL

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cover-page

This is a blank enclosure cover sheet for FBI file 62-83894-391.

ENCLOSURE
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-391]

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other

This page is an image of a mailing envelope addressed to Mr. Domonic Gerardi in Torrington, Connecticut, from the Director of Operations of Electronics Service Unit 4 in Roseau, Minnesota, postmarked July 21, 1958.

Director of Operations
Electronics Service Unit 4
Route 2
Roseau, Minnesota

[HANDWRITTEN: 183 Harwinton Ave]

Mr Domonic Gerardi
Torrington, Connecticut

[HANDWRITTEN: B-2]

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letter

A letter from the Electronics Service Unit 4 to Mr. Pomonic Gerardi requesting details regarding a reported sighting of an Unconventional Aerial Object on December 5, 1957.

Headquarters
Electronics Service Unit 4
Roseau, Minnesota

D/O
JUL. 1 9.1958

Mr Pomonic Gerardi
Torrington, Connecticut

Dear Sir:

It has been reported that you did, on or about December 5, 1957, sight an Unconventional Aerial Object at or near Torrington, Connecticut, at approximately 8:05 p.m., in company with friends.

We respectfully request your assistance in this matter. Please describe the object, giving approximate alitude, color, shape, direction of flight if any, approximate position in sky, time, date, approximate size in comparison to any coin held at arms length and duration of sighting. Did you notice any infraction of flight safety? Subject material will be held strictly confidential.

Your assistance will be immensely appreciated.

Sincerely,

Delmaine H Oveson
Electronics Service Unit 4
EXETOR RPAF
Director of Operations

[HANDWRITTEN: Filed]

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memo

A memo from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations regarding inquiries made by Donald E. Keyhoe about the FBI's role in investigating unidentified flying objects.

[HANDWRITTEN: 1A]

62-103581 [HANDWRITTEN: of Flying Saucers]

Date: October 2, 1958

To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
Building Tempo E
4th and Adams Drive, S. W.
Washington 25, D. C.

From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Subject: DONALD E. KEYHOE
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(Nationalities Intelligence)

For your information, there are enclosed two
Photostats of a letter dated September 22, 1958, ad-
dressed to this Bureau by the subject and two copies
of this Bureau's reply dated September 26, 1958.

Enclosures - 4

1 - WFO (Enclosure - copy of Bureau reply to Keyhoe
dated September 26, 1958)

NOTE:

Subject's letter made pointed inquiries relating to
Bureau's participation in investigations relating to unidentified
flying objects. Our reply was general in nature. Copies of
incoming and are reply being furnished to OSI since Air Force
coordinates matters relating to unidentified flying objects.

ESS:jas
(6)

[HANDWRITTEN: 2 ENCLOSURE]

[HANDWRITTEN: File 62-83894]
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-]
NOT RECORDED
128 OCT 6 1958

66 OCT 6 1958

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memo

A memo regarding Donald E. Keyhoe, Director of the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena, who requested information from the FBI regarding their involvement with UFOs. The memo recommends a general response to avoid further engagement with Keyhoe, citing his history of irresponsible writing.

MR. A. H. BELMONT                                September 26, 1958

S. B. DONAHOE

DONALD E. KEYHOE
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(Nationalities Intelligence)

Subject, Director of National Investigations Committee on
Aerial Phenomena, by letter of 9/22/58 requested particulars of
Bureau's participation concerning unidentified flying objects. The
committee he heads is described on letterhead as "A privately sup-
ported fact finding civilian committee serving the public interests"
and he lists several prominent individuals among "our Board members
and Special Advisers." He is a retired Marine.

Keyhoe has been known to the Bureau since 1935 and was,
and may still be, a free-lance writer. In 1948 he was described by
Mr. Nichols as "a flamboyant writer and we have found from previous
experience that much of his material is irresponsible." In 1951 the
Director concurred with Mr. Nichols' statement that "We should not
get involved with him."

As an example of his writing, the January, 1941, issue of
"Cosmopolitan" magazine carried an article written by Keyhoe and
John J. Daly entitled "Hitler's Plan to Seize the United States
Merchant Marine." This article indicated the Bureau had in its possession
documents concerning such a plan by Hitler which indication was completely
false.

The attached suggested letter to Keyhoe responds in a very
general way to his questions, some of which are extremely pointed such
as "Have FBI Agents told witnesses not to talk about UFO sightings?"
and "Does the Bureau make character investigations of UFO witnesses
in some cases?" The answers which have been furnished are designed
to avoid the charge we have not answered questions yet they are broad
in nature to avoid his apparent pointed inquiries. His request for
an interview with a Bureau official concerning our policy concerning
unidentified flying objects has been side-stepped since there appears
to be no point in discussing this matter further with him. JANAP 146 is
Defense document re reporting intelligence sightings.

ACTION:
That the attached suggested letter be forwarded to Keyhoe. In
view of Air Force interest, copy of incoming with copy of our
62-103581 reply being sent Air Force separately.

Enclosure
ESS:jas
(5)
[HANDWRITTEN: 1 - Nease
1 - Belmont
1 - Donahoe
1 - Sanders 1519]
[HANDWRITTEN: File-62-83894]
[HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE 62-83894-]

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letter

A letter from the FBI to Major Donald E. Keyhoe clarifying that the FBI does not investigate UFO sightings, does not instruct witnesses to remain silent, and that JANAP 146 is not applicable to FBI operations.

 - Mr. Nease
 - Mr. Belmont
1 - Mr. Donahoe
1 - Mr. Sanders

September 26, 1958

Major Donald E. Keyhoe, Director
National Investigations Committee
on Aerial Phenomena
1536 Connecticut Avenue
Washington 6, D. C.

Dear Sir:

In response to your letter of September 22, 1958,
the following requested information is furnished:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation does
not investigate sightings of unidentified flying
objects. When the details of such a sighting
are reported to representatives of this Bureau,
the information is forwarded to the Air Force.

Representatives of this Bureau do not issue
instructions to individuals who have sighted un-
identified flying objects that they should not
talk about such sightings.

It is not a function of this Bureau to make
character investigations of individuals who have
witnessed unidentified flying objects.

This Bureau does not have information on
unidentified flying objects which can be re-
leased. This does not imply that this Bureau
has information concerning unidentified flying
objects which cannot be released.

It is understood that JANAP 146 is a Department
of Defense document and is not, as such, applicable
to the operations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Possible communication with extraterrestrial
vehicles from another planet, should the unidentified

ESS:jas See cover memo Donahoe to Belmont, captioned
(6) "Donald E. Keyhoe, Miscellaneous - Information
Concerning (Nationalities Intelligence)," dated
9/26/58, ESS:jas.
ENCLOSURE [HANDWRITTEN: File 62-83894] [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-]

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letter

A letter from FBI Director John Edgar Hoover to Major Donald E. Keyhoe stating that investigating extraterrestrial claims is not an FBI function and declining a requested interview.

Major Donald E. Keyhoe

flying objects prove to be extraterrestrial, is not a function of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This Bureau is, of course, interested in any aspect of any development which would affect the internal security of the United States.

Your letter of September 22, 1958, requested an interview with an official of this Bureau concerning the matter of unidentified flying objects and this Bureau's policy in connection therewith. Since this Bureau's policy in connection with unidentified flying objects has been fully set forth above, you may feel that the requested interview is not now necessary.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

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memo

This memorandum outlines the FBI's historical policy regarding the investigation of 'flying saucers' or 'flying discs,' noting that the responsibility for such investigations lies with the Air Force rather than the Bureau.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : MR. S. B. DONAHOE [HANDWRITTEN: ] DATE: October 13, 1958
FROM : E. S. SANDERS [HANDWRITTEN: ]
SUBJECT: FLYING SAUCERS [HANDWRITTEN: / D. MOORE egle 4-1]

This memorandum summarizes Bureau policy regarding unidentified flying objects commonly referred to as "flying saucers."

Reports of "flying saucers" became prevalent in 1947 and at request of Army Air Forces Intelligence, Bureau agreed to cooperate in investigation of flying discs. By Bureau Bulletin Number 42, 7-30-47, field instructed to investigate each instance to determine if bona fide sighting, a prank, or hallucination. Coordination with Army through liaison channels in field and at SOG.

By letter 9-3-47 from Headquarters Air Defense Command addressed to Commanding Generals of the various Air Forces it was noted original intent of Air Force was that Air Force would interview responsible observers and Bureau would investigate incidents of so-called discs found on ground. Letter stated services of the FBI were enlisted in order to relieve the numbered Air Forces of the task of tracking down all the many instances which turned out to be "trash can covers, toilet seats and what not." As result, Bureau Bulletin Number 57 of 10/1/47 instructed "all future reports connected with flying discs should be referred to the Air Forces and no investigative action should be taken by Bureau Agents." Letter of 9-27-47 advised Air Force that personnel and time of FBI could not be dissipated in this manner (62-83894-121).

SAC Letter Number 38, 3-25-49, advised that from reliable source it had been determined the USSR had been experimenting for four years on unknown type of flying disc. SAC Letter listed for field data desired by Air Force in connection with reports of sighting of flying saucers. Letter again called attention to fact no investigation should be conducted by Bureau but if reports made, information should be taken and furnished to Air Force.

SAC Letter Number 83, 8-29-52, referred to prior Bulletins and SAC Letters and cautioned that the type of information desired by Air Force should be obtained from complainants and furnished promptly to OSI locally. This SAC Letter again reminded field investigation is responsibility of Air Force.

ESS:jas (3)
1 - Mr. Donahoe
1 - Mr. Sanders
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83984 67 OCT 17 1958] [HANDWRITTEN: EX-108] [HANDWRITTEN: REC-77] [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-392] [HANDWRITTEN: 14 OCT 14 1958]

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memo

A memorandum regarding the handling of UFO sighting reports, stating that current Bureau policy is sufficient and that liaison with the Air Force is maintained through OSI.

Memorandum to Mr. Donahoe
RE: FLYING SAUCERS

Neither Agents Handbook nor manuals contain instructions regarding handling of reports of sightings of unidentified flying objects although policy has been well established by above Bureau bulletins and SAC Letters and no problems have arisen in connection with this matter. Air Force has on several occasions assured that Bureau will be advised of any developments of interest to us. Last such assurance given 11-12-57 (62-83894-387).
Our liaison with Air Force on this matter is with OSI
although within Air Force this matter is handled by Air Technical and
Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

ACTION:

For your information. There appears to be no necessity for
further instructions to the field or insertions in the Handbook or
manuals at this time.

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form

This is an FBI name check request form for Delmaine H. OVESON, dated September 29, 1958, requesting a search restricted to the locality of Minnesota.

4-22 (Rev. 12-17-56)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Records Branch
9-29, 1958
Name Check Unit - Room 6523
Service Unit - Room 6524
Forward to File Review
Attention Richards
Return to Sanders 1519
Supervisor Room Ext.
Type of References Requested:
Regular Request (Analytical Search)
All References (Subversive & Nonsubversive)
Subversive References Only
Nonsubversive References Only
Main References Only
Type of Search Requested:
Restricted to Locality of Minn.
Exact Name Only (On the Nose)
Buildup Variations
Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form
Subject Delmaine H. OVESON
Birthdate & Place
Address
Localities
R# Date 9-29 Searcher Initials JO
FILE NUMBER SERIAL
[HANDWRITTEN: I] 64-42544

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memo

This memo details the history of William Albert Rhodes's 1947 flying disc photographs, which were turned over to the FBI and subsequently to Air Force intelligence, and provides guidance to the Phoenix SAC on how to respond to an inquiry from the Arizona Republic newspaper.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : Mr. Tolson DATE: 11/18/58
FROM : G. A. Nease
SUBJECT: WILLIAM ALBERT RHODES [HANDWRITTEN: ARIZ] REPORT OF FLYING DISCS

For record purposes, SAC McMahon of the Phoenix Office advised at 3:21 p. m., 11/17/58, that on April 30, 1947, the above-captioned person reported to the Phoenix Office that he had taken photographs of what he believed to be flying discs, but he did not have the negatives of the pictures with him, promising he would bring them into the office the following day. On August 30, 1947, Rhodes brought negatives of the photographs he allegedly took at that time into the Phoenix Office and he was advised by SA J. Bailey Brower that the negatives were being accepted by the FBI for Air Force intelligence; that there was a question as to whether he would ever get the negatives back. With this understanding Rhodes left the negatives which were in turn turned over to George Fugate, Jr., military representative.

On April 17, 1950, Rhodes contacted the Phoenix Office for the return of the negatives at which time he was advised of the statement made to him in 1947 that the negatives were accepted for Air Force intelligence and it was doubtful if they would be returned, but that he should contact the Office of Special Investigations of the Air Force, San Francisco, California.

SAC McMahon advised that today the Arizona Republic newspaper was doing a column about flying saucers having been reported over the years and had interviewed Rhodes since their clips showed that he had been talked to back in 1947. Rhodes told the Arizona Republic that the FBI had borrowed the negatives of films he had taken but had never returned them. SAC McMahon desired advice as to what he should tell the Arizona Republic and he was informed that he should advise the paper that the negatives were received in 1947 from Rhodes with the understanding they would be turned over to Air Force intelligence and that there was doubt as to whether the negatives would ever be returned to Rhodes; that with this understanding Rhodes released the negatives; that the negatives in question were immediately turned over to Air Force intelligence representatives; and that should any further information be desired concerning the matter the Arizona Republic should contact the Office of Special Investigations of the Air Force. SAC McMahon was referred to the Domestic Intelligence Division for its concurrence.

JJM:hpf [HANDWRITTEN: I talked with McMahon, concur in action taken by McMahon. Jas] (4)
1 - Mr. Belmont
1 - Mr. Jones

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other

This page consists of faint, inverted, and illegible text, likely a bleed-through from the reverse side of a document, along with several FBI date-received stamps.

This page contains faint, inverted text from the reverse side of a document, likely a carbon copy or bleed-through from a previous page in the file. The text is largely illegible due to the orientation and the nature of the scan, showing only partial sentences and fragments of administrative stamps.

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memo

An FBI response to Mr. James Maney regarding his inquiry, instructing the Oklahoma City office to contact him and clarifying that the FBI does not investigate unidentified flying objects.

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-394]

December 2, 1958

Mr. James Maney
1007 North West 14th Street
Oklahoma City 6, Oklahoma

Dear Mr. Maney:

Your letter dated November 22, 1958, has been received, and I am instructing a Special Agent of our Oklahoma City Office to contact you concerning the matter you mentioned.

Sincerely yours,

J. Edgar Hoover
John Edgar Hoover
Director

2 - Oklahoma City - Enclosures (2)
ATTENTION SAC: Background as described not identifiable in Bufiles. An Agent of your office should contact Maney immediately and secure copies of or information concerning the periodicals described. Inform Maney that the FBI has not taken the action he suggested, and we have conducted no investigation concerning unidentified flying objects. The suggestion should be made that he may wish to contact the Office of Special Investigations of the Air Force, which has made some related studies. Sulet with requested data under caption "Mr. James Maney, 1007 North West 14th Street, Oklahoma City 6, Oklahoma, Research (Crime Records)" no later than December 9, 1958.

Follow-up 12-11-58 [HANDWRITTEN: Mailed per Okla City letter date 12-9-58]

NOTE: One reference appears in Bufiles wherein one Jimmy Maney of the same address requested general material on the FBI and stated that his hobby was collecting letterhead stationery. There is a Special Agent Joseph A. Bender, EOD 4-9-51, GS-12, assigned to the New York Office. No other possibly pertinent references located.

[HANDWRITTEN: 53 DEC 19, 1958]
DCL:mfz
(6)

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letter

A letter from James Maney of the Interplanetary Intelligence of Unidentified Flying Objects to J. Edgar Hoover, inquiring about reports that the FBI has discouraged UFO investigators.

James Maney,

1007 N. W. 14th Street,

Oklahoma City 6, Oklahoma,

22 November 1958

The Honorable J. Edgar Hoover, Director,

Federal Bureau of Investigation,

Washington 25, D. C.

Dear Mr. Hoover:

I am Acting Deputy Director of a local Oklahoma City know which is known as the Interplanetary Intelligence of Unidentified Flying [HANDWRITTEN: DISCS] Objects, which is interested in the serious investigation of UFO.

Recently many rumors have been printed in UFO periodicals, concerning reports that Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation have discouraged certain saucer investigators, particulary Mr. A. Bender of Bridgeport, Connecticut, from furthur research into the secret of these elusive discs. Since, you are the Director of the F.B.I., I would like to know whether or not these reports are factual or whether they are just rumors.

Thank you very much. Trusting to hear from you in the near future, I remain,

Very truly yours,

James Maney

for IIOUFO

[HANDWRITTEN: 2 true copies typed 12-1-58 ack 12/2/58 12-3-58 Dec]

[HANDWRITTEN: REC- 35 62-83894-394]

[HANDWRITTEN: EX-102]

[HANDWRITTEN: 11 DEC 4 1958]

[HANDWRITTEN: CRIME REC.]

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other

This page is essentially blank except for a handwritten note addressed to Mr. Jones and an FBI receipt stamp dated November 25, 1952.

[HANDWRITTEN: MR. JONES]
[HANDWRITTEN: [ILLEGIBLE]]
[HANDWRITTEN: [ILLEGIBLE]]

[STAMP: RECEIVED FBI DEPT OF JUSTICE NOV 25 9:55 AM '52]
[STAMP: REC-32]

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letter

A letter from J. Edgar Hoover to Mr. M. A. Wolcott acknowledging receipt of his letter and stating that the inquiry has been forwarded to the Department of the Air Force, with a note regarding previous similar inquiries.

December 11, 1958

[HANDWRITTEN: REG-55 EX-132] [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-395]
Mr. M. A. Wolcott
Editor - Publisher
The Daily Iberian
Post Office Box 458
New Iberia, Louisiana

Dear Mr. Wolcott:

Your letter dated December 3, 1958, with enclosures, has been received.

Since the contents of your communication are of primary concern to another governmental agency, I am taking the liberty of forwarding a copy of it, as well as copies of your enclosures, to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, Building Tempo E, 4th and Adams Drive, Southwest, Washington, D. C., who would be in the best position to answer your inquiry.

Sincerely yours,
J. Edgar Hoover

NOTE: Bufiles reflect that a citizen in Bartow, Florida, forwarded similar data concerning the Aerial Phenomena Research Club in 1957. Referral to OSI was made at that time. No indication in Bufiles that this Group is any governmental agency. (62-83894-373) No record Bufiles on either correspondent or his newspaper. [HANDWRITTEN: Copy of inquiry and enclosures sent Department of the Air Force.]

DCL:mrh
(3)

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letter

A letter from the FBI to an editor acknowledging receipt of correspondence and stating that the matter has been forwarded to another government agency, with a note regarding similar data received from a citizen in Florida.

December 11, 1958

Mr. A. M. [REDACTED]
Editor, The [REDACTED]
Post Office Box 488
[REDACTED], [REDACTED]

Dear Mr. [REDACTED]:

Your letter dated December 11, 1958 with enclosures
has been received.

Since the contents of your communication are primarily
concerns of another government agency, I am taking the liberty of
forwarding a copy of it, as well as copies of your attachments to the
Director of Federal Investigation, [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED],
[REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED] and [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED],
Washington, D. C., who would be in the best position to answer you.

Sincerely yours,

NOTE: Notice a citizen in [REDACTED], Florida forwarded similar
data concerning the [REDACTED] phenomena in [REDACTED] files. No
FBI was made at that time. No indication in [REDACTED] records of
Government agency (62-83894-58).

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letter

A letter from M. A. Wolcott of The Daily Iberian to the FBI inquiring about the legitimacy of the Aerial Phenomena Research Group.

THE DAILY IBERIAN
Louisiana Press Association, National Editorial Association
Full Leased Wire Service United Press Association
Member of: Audit Bureau of Circulations,
and Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
M. A. WOLCOTT
Editor-Publisher
Phone 4-1801 New Iberia, La.
P. O. Box 458-8 Bridge St.
[HANDWRITTEN: 3]
[HANDWRITTEN: EX]
December 3, 1958
Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen: [HANDWRITTEN: Flying Saucers]
Enclosed you will find "News Releases" from a group
calling itself Aerial Phenomena Research Group, in Seattle,
Washington.
I am wondering if this is a legitimate organization or
a phoney, particularly because it is indicated that certain
"flying objects" might originate from "other planets."
If you have any information as to the reliability of this
organization would you please so inform me?
With all best wishes, I am,
Sincerely,
M. A. Wolcott.
[HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE]
[HANDWRITTEN: ack 12-11-58 Eml del]
[HANDWRITTEN: EX - 132]
REC- 55
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-395 16 6 DEC 1958]
[HANDWRITTEN: CRIME REC.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 1 autostd mod of incoming texts 12-10-58]

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letter

A letter from an individual to the FBI inquiring about the legitimacy of the Aerial Phenomena Research Group in Seattle, Washington, and their claims regarding flying objects.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

December 1, 1958

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:

Enclosed you will find "news releases" from a group calling itself Aerial Phenomena Research Group in Seattle, Washington.

I am wondering if it is a legitimate institution or a group that indicates that these "flying objects" might originate from "other areas."

If you have any information as to the reliability of this organization would you please so inform me.

With best wishes, I am

Sincerely,

[HANDWRITTEN: MR. JONES]

[STAMP: RECEIVED FBI U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE DEC 5 3 53 PM '58]
[STAMP: DEC 5 3 18 PM]

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letter

A form letter from the Aerial Phenomena Research Group requesting assistance from a publication in locating witnesses to unidentified flying objects seen on October 13, 1958.

Aerial Phenomena Research Group
National Headquarters
5103 Findlay Street
Seattle, Washington

Dear Sir:

We are advised that, on [HANDWRITTEN: 10-13-58], unidentified
flying objects were seen over your area, and we would greatly
appreciate your assistance in locating witnesses to this aerial
phenomenon.

If policy and space permit, we would appreciate an article in
your publication, asking that all persons witnessing aerial phenomenon
during this period contact our office.

We are a non-profit organization whose purpose is to investigate
and determine the nature of unidentified flying objects and related
phenomena.

Thanking you in advance,

Aerial Phenomena Research Group
Bob Gribble, National Director

Form #4 Revised 5/1/57--500
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-395]
[HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE]

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press-release

A press release from the Aerial Phenomena Research Group (A.P.R.G.) dated July 1, 1958, announcing their conclusion that many unidentified flying objects are likely spacecraft from other planets based on a study of over 5,000 accounts.

Aerial Phenomena Research Group
National Headquarters
5108 Findlay Street
Seattle, Washington

News Release July 1, 1958

Unidentified Flying Objects Interplanetary

There is now sufficient information based on data compiled from eyewitness accounts that a high percentage of aerial phenomena such as those popularly described as unidentified flying objects are "intelligently controled craft whose ports of origin are outside Earths atmosphere."

This is the conclusion reached as the result of a study begun by Aerial Phenomena Research Group in Seattle, Washington on January 1, 1954 into the field of unidentified flying objects and possibly related incidents.

Commenting on this study, National Director of Aerial Phenomena Research Group Robert J. Gribble said: "Although the accounts considered in this study did not contain scientific measurements of each sighting, it was possible to establish certain valid conclusions by the application of statistical methods in the treatment of the data. Analyzed and arranged, the data did show a marked pattern."

"On the basis of this marked pattern of the data, A.P.R.G. has concluded that a high percentage of the more than 5,000 accounts of unidentified flying objects examined in this study represent observations of technological developments outside the range of present-day scientific knowledge."

"Therefore, it is highly probable that many of the unidentified flying objects considered in this study are 'spacecraft from other planets'."

A.P.R.G. highly recommends that all national security agencies take immediate steps to strip the unidentified flying objects of the special "secrecy status" they have been given and the aura of mystery they have unfortunatly acquired. END.

[HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE 62-83894-395]

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form

An FBI Records Branch search request form for Albert K. Bender, listing various file numbers associated with the subject.

4-22 v. 5-7-58)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Records Branch

12-10 , 1958

[ ] Name Check Unit - Room 6523
[ ] Service Unit - Room 6524
[ ] Forward to File Review
[ ] Attention
[X] Return to Wacks 1515
Supervisor Room Ext.

Type of References Requested:
[ ] Regular Request (Analytical Search)
[ ] All References (Subversive & Nonsubversive)
[ ] Subversive References Only
[ ] Nonsubversive References Only
[ ] Main References Only

Type of Search Requested:
[ ] Restricted to Locality of
[ ] Exact Name Only (On the Nose)
[ ] Buildup [ ] Variations
[ ] Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form

Subject [HANDWRITTEN: Albert K. Bender]
Birthdate & Place
Address

Localities

R# Date 12-10 Searcher Initials [HANDWRITTEN: Jam]

FILE NUMBER SERIAL
I 62-83894-326
[HANDWRITTEN: NR buildup]
[HANDWRITTEN: Celbert]
NI 138-113
MF 79-5422-2
NI 67-535759-24
MF 70-14848-3
NI 100-3-45-82
NI 100-148159-1
MF 52-29255-1
NI 79-1-2253
NI 100-264570-1
NI 105-50262-11
NI 88-3277-2108
NI 61-7559-2795X
NI 61-7559-2-455
NI 100-190625-133061
NI 100-3-23-X6p41
L 100-15252-39 enclp399
[HANDWRITTEN: file not rec'd yet] 32-2972-2324

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form

This is an FBI search slip form used to track file references for Albert K. Bender, referencing file number 100-103204, serial 18.

4-22a (Rev. 8-23-57) NUMEROUS REFERENCES SEARCH SLIP Subj: [HANDWRITTEN: Albert K. Bender] Supervisor [HANDWRITTEN: Wacks] Room [HANDWRITTEN: 1515] R# Date [HANDWRITTEN: 12-10] Searcher Initial [HANDWRITTEN: Jons] FILE NUMBER SERIAL [HANDWRITTEN: albert] [HANDWRITTEN: 100-103204] [HANDWRITTEN: 18] [HANDWRITTEN: A.K.] [HANDWRITTEN: NR]

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form

An FBI Records Branch search request form dated December 10, 1958, requesting a buildup of references for C.H. Marck, listing various file numbers associated with names like Caroline, Claire, Clara, and Claudia.

4-22 (Rev. 5-7-58)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Records Branch
12-10, 1958
[ ] Name Check Unit - Room 6523
[ ] Service Unit - Room 6524
[ ] Forward to File Review
[ ] Attention
[X] Return to Wacks 1515
Supervisor Room Ext.
Type of References Requested:
[ ] Regular Request (Analytical Search)
[X] All References (Subversive & Nonsubversive)
[ ] Subversive References Only
[ ] Nonsubversive References Only
[ ] Main References Only
Type of Search Requested:
[ ] Restricted to Locality of
[ ] Exact Name Only (On the Nose)
[X] Buildup [ ] Variations
[ ] Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form
[HANDWRITTEN: C.H. Marck]
Subject
Birthdate & Place
Address
Localities
R# Date 12-10 Searcher Initials jam
FILE NUMBER SERIAL
NR
Caroline
147-4240
Claire
39-0-24335
Clara
64-1306-24p2
Claudia
40-82562
listed twice 40-82562-1 Photo
64-1306-24p2
100-343242-64p16
100-60850-1p6
[HANDWRITTEN: C.H. Marck is a jn.]

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form

This is an FBI Records Branch search request form for the 'International Flying Saucer Bureau', dated December 11, 1958.

4-22 (Rev. 5-7-58)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Records Branch
12-11, 1958

[ ] Name Check Unit - Room 6523
[ ] Service Unit - Room 6524
[x] Forward to File Review
[x] Attention Yates
[x] Return to Wacks 1515
Supervisor Room Ext.

Type of References Requested:
[ ] Regular Request (Analytical Search)
[x] All References (Subversive & Nonsubversive)
[ ] Subversive References Only
[ ] Nonsubversive References Only
[ ] Main References Only

Type of Search Requested:
[ ] Restricted to Locality of
[x] Exact Name Only (On the Nose)
[ ] Buildup [ ] Variations
[ ] Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form

International Flying Saucer Bureau
Subject
Birthdate & Place
Address

Localities
R# Date 12-11 Searcher Initials JO
FILE NUMBER SERIAL
[HANDWRITTEN: I] 62-83894-326

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other

This page contains handwritten numerical calculations on a blank sheet of paper.

[HANDWRITTEN: 10 00]
[HANDWRITTEN: 40 25]
[HANDWRITTEN: 20 0]
[HANDWRITTEN: 8 0]
[HANDWRITTEN: 10 00]

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memo

An FBI memorandum detailing an interview with 13-year-old James Maney regarding his interest in UFO literature, specifically an editorial in 'The Saucerian Bulletin' about '3 men' silencing researchers.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : Director, FBI DATE: December 9, 1958
FROM : SAC, Oklahoma City 62-2044 [HANDWRITTEN: 42]
SUBJECT: Mr. JAMES MANEY, 1007 N.W. 14th St., [HANDWRITTEN: Flying Discs] [HANDWRITTEN: Also see 100-395273]
Oklahoma City 6, Oklahoma [HANDWRITTEN: B. APPROX. 1945]
RESEARCH (CRIME RECORDS)

ReBulet 12/2/58 to JAMES MANEY of Oklahoma City, with copy to the Oklahoma City Office.

On 12/8/58 JAMES MANEY, 1007 N.W. 14th St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was contacted by SA J. A. GRIMES and advised that the FBI has not discouraged the investigation of flying saucers and that the FBI does not conduct investigation concerning unidentified flying objects (UFO).

JAMES MANEY, who advised he is 13 years of age, stated he had read reports in some of the literature concerning UFO which indicated that the FBI had discouraged some of the investigators from carrying out their research. He exhibited a copy of a publication entitled "The Saucerian Bulletin" which could not be given to the interviewing Agent since he had borrowed the publication from an unidentified friend. An examination of the publication reflected it to be Vol. 3, #4, Released October 15, 1958, edited and published by GRAY BARKER, Box 2228, Clarksburg, West Virginia. The publication consisted of approximately 30 pages, contained several book reviews and advertisements for books pertaining to UFO. Page 20 of the publication contained an editorial by BARKER consisting in part of a letter which BARKER stated he had received from a researcher in the western part of the U. S. This letter stated in part as follows:

"Dear Mr. Barker

"You have often wondered where the 3 men came from that silenced Bender. I can give you the answer because 3 men tried to silence George Adamski. Adamski tells me that the 3 men were from the FBI, Air Force Intelligence, and the Central Intelligence Agency. It was the man from the CIA who made the threats that were designed to shut Adamski up."

[HANDWRITTEN: 53 DEC 19 1958] 2-Bureau AM 1-Oklahoma City [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-396] [HANDWRITTEN: 25 DEC 1958] [HANDWRITTEN: REC-76] [HANDWRITTEN: JAG:PM (3)] [HANDWRITTEN: To Claws filed in CR Rec 12-16-58 del] [HANDWRITTEN: CRIME REC. Dos def action]

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memo

This memorandum from the Oklahoma City FBI office concerns James W. Mama, who published a document titled 'The Unseen' containing information about UFOs, and clarifies that the FBI does not investigate unidentified flying objects.

Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO: DIRECTOR, FBI
DATE: December 9, 1949
FROM: SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY
SUBJECT: JAMES W. MAMA, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTS)

Reference is made to JAMES W. MAMA of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
with copy to the Oklahoma City office.

On 8/25/49, JAMES W. MAMA, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was contacted by A.T. [REDACTED] and advised that he had not discouraged the investigation of flying saucers and that the FBI does not conduct investigation concerning unidentified flying objects (UFO).

JAMES W. MAMA, who advised he is a seer of some sort, stated he had read reports in the press concerning the UFO and had not discouraged some of the investigators from gathering information. He exhibited a copy of a publication "The Unseen" which could be given to the press. MAMA stated since he had borrowed the publication from a friend, he had no examination of the publication. An examination of the publication by S.A. [REDACTED] disclosed it to be published by JAMES W. MAMA, 2288, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The publication consisted of summaries of several book reviews and some information concerning the UFO. It contained the publication of 20 of the U.S. [REDACTED] containing a letter to the editor which he had received from the press.

This letter is filed in part as follows.

[HANDWRITTEN: MR. JONES]

[STAMP: RECEIVED FBI U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE DEC 11 12 12 PM '49]

[STAMP: DEC 11 12 26 PM '50]

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report

This document page discusses a letter regarding UFO research, mentioning individuals named Robert J. Gribble, James Maney, Richard Ogden, A. Bender, and Gray Barker, and references the book 'They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers.'

OC 62-2044

This letter indicated that it was written by an individual who has been writing books on UFO and that his publisher is ROBERT J. GRIBBLE, 5108 Findlay St., Seattle, Washington.

JAMES MANEY advised that the above letter had also been printed in a publication originating in England and that the writer's name was listed as RICHARD OGDEN, Seattle, Washington. MANEY advised he is unable to recall the name of this publication and does not have a copy at the present time. He stated that the BENDER referred to in OGDEN's letter was A. BENDER of Bridgeport, Connecticut, who had conducted some research concerning UFOs and had allegedly been deterred from his investigation by three unidentified men. According to MANEY there has been a great deal of speculation regarding the identity of the men who tried to silence BENDER. He stated that GRAY BARKER, editor of "The Saucerian Bulletin," had written a book concerning the matter entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers."

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letter

A letter from C. H. Marck Jr. to the FBI inquiring about the 'Bender Affair' and expressing interest in a 'dreadful underground menace' he believes is linked to ship and aircraft disappearances.

C. H. MARCK JR [HANDWRITTEN: X] 7854 North Loma Land Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona
December 7, 1958

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

I am extremely interested in the "Bender Affair," and I will be most grateful if you could help clear up the mystery in this affair. The reason I am writing you is because I have learned recently that a researcher of the flying saucer mystery said the FBI is involved in this affair.

A civilian investigating agency was formed in Bridgeport, Conn., in 1952, to look into the flying saucer mystery by Albert K. Bender. He called the organization The International Flying Saucer Bureau. And, during his study of the saucer mystery Bender ran across something important. This information was evidently the solution to the mystery for in 1953 Bender stated bluntly, "I knew what the saucers are." Then, "three men in black suits" silenced him. Even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. However, I have learned that the secret of the saucers lies the "dreadful underground menace" that is threatening the world. And, I am also extremely interested in this "menace."

I have some very important information concerning this "dreadful underground menace" that I would like to discuss with Bender very much. For the story concerning this "menace" is certainly a "hellish Horror" one, which reveals a fantastic situation, so fantastic, that it would be hardly conceivable by the public. Yes indeed, I would appreciate it very much if you could help me get in touch with Bender.

I have also been getting information regarding "certain" ship tragedies that have occurred on the high seas for a very long time, and "certain" aircraft accidents and disappearances. For these tragedies reveal evidence that gives proof that such a "menace" really "exists."

I certainly will be looking forward in hearing from you.

Sincerely yours,
C. H. Marck Jr.

[HANDWRITTEN: Memo Donahoe to Belmont JFW:jav 12/12/58 Let to Phoenix (atty) JFW:jav 12/16/58]

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letter

A letter from an individual inquiring about the 'flying saucer' phenomenon and the International Flying Saucer Bureau, expressing interest in 'saucer' accidents and tragedies.

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Washington, D.C.

Dec 10, 1958

I am extremely interested in the "saucer affair" and I would be most grateful if you could clear up the mystery in this affair. The reason I am writing you is because I learned recently that the flying saucer researchers are involved in this affair.

A civilian investigating agency was formed in 1958 to look into the flying saucer reports. He called the organization the International Flying Saucer Bureau. And, during his study of the flying saucer reports for 1958, he noted that there were "world news" reports in black and white. Then, "atisa" affected him. Even with anyone, I have learned that the secret of the "saucer" lies the "dreadful saucer" that is interested in the world, and I am also extremely interested in "saucer".

I have some very important information concerning this "dreadful saucer" that I would like to discuss with it. Mainly, a "Hallen Terrell", one, which reveals that "saucer" is a fantasy, it would be hardly believable by the public. Yes, indeed, I would state it very much. Can you help me get in touch with saucer.

I have also been getting information concerning these tragedies that have occurred on the high seas for a long time, and "saucer" accidents and tragedies. I would like to see if these studies have actual evidence that such "saucer" really exists.

I will certainly be looking forward to hearing from you.

[HANDWRITTEN: Director 12/10/58 G. Vandermeer]

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memo

An FBI memo from the Director to the SAC in Phoenix regarding Albert K. Bender and the 'Bender Affair,' instructing the Phoenix office to interview C. H. Marck, Jr. regarding his claims about the FBI's involvement.

1 - Belmont
1 - Donahoe
1 - Wacks
December 16, 1958

SAC, Phoenix

Director, FBI

REC- 37 62- 83894- 398

ALBERT K. BENDER
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(Nationalities Intelligence).

Enclosed is a copy of a letter received from
C. H. Marck, Jr., 7834 North Loma Land Drive, Scottsdale,
Arizona.

Bufiles contain no information pertaining to the
"Bender Affair" nor to the "hush-up" of Bender as alleged
in paragraph two of the enclosed letter. The only identi-
fiable data in Bureau files on Bender is a letter he wrote
on 10/26/52 on the letterhead of the International Flying
Saucer Bureau to a Mr. L. H. Frahm, Franklin, Indiana, in
which he suggested how Frahm could organize a chapter of
the Saucer Bureau in Franklin. Also in Bufiles is a copy
of the January, 1953, magazine "Space Review" which apparently
was put out by the Saucer Bureau. This magazine contains
numerous articles and squibs concerning the sighting of
flying saucers throughout the world. It does not appear to
have any security significance.

Unless information in your files would indicate
an interview with Marck is undesirable, immediately contact
him and orally acknowledge the receipt of his letter by the
Bureau. At the same time thoroughly interview Marck and
obtain all data in his possession concerning the "hush-up"
of Bender as well as what part the FBI was alleged to have
played in the "Bender Affair." In the event it is apparent
that the Bureau was not so involved, so advise Marck. Submit
results of this interview to reach the Bureau no later than
12/23/58. It is permissible to advise Marck that the Bureau
is not cognizant of Bender's whereabouts and has no record
of involvement in the "Bender Affair."

Enclosure

NOTE: See cover memo Donahoe to Belmont, same caption,
dated December 12, 1958, JFW:jas.

JFW:jas
(6)
[HANDWRITTEN: 60 JAN 2 1959]
[HANDWRITTEN: (initials)]

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memo

An FBI internal memorandum regarding an inquiry from C. H. Marck, Jr. about the 'Bender Affair' and the International Flying Saucer Bureau, recommending that Marck be interviewed to determine if his claims warrant further investigation.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO : MR. A. H. BELMONT [HANDWRITTEN: A.H.B.]
FROM : MR. S. B. DONAHOE [HANDWRITTEN: S.B.D.]
SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER [HANDWRITTEN: X]
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(Nationalities Intelligence)

DATE: December 12, 1958

By letter 12/7/58 Mr. C. H. Marck, Jr., inquired whether we could furnish him any information concerning the "Bender Affair" and advised he was asking the Bureau since he had recently learned that the FBI is involved in this affair. Marck explained that Bender formed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1952 to look into the flying saucer mystery. In 1953 Bender allegedly stated that he knew what the saucers are. Then according to Marck "three men in black suits" silenced Bender to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. Marck pointed out he has learned that "the secret of the saucers lies the 'dreadful underground menace' that is threatening the world" and that he has important information concerning this menace. Marck also requested our help in getting in touch with Bender.

Bufiles contain no information on Marck. The only identifiable data in our files on Bender is a letter he wrote on 10/26/52 on the letterhead of the International Flying Saucer Bureau to a Mr. L. H. Frahm, Franklin, Indiana, in which he helped how Frahm could organize a chapter of the Saucer Bureau in Franklin. Also in Bufiles is a copy of the January, 1953, magazine "Space Review" which apparently was put out by the Saucer Bureau. This magazine contains numerous articles and squibs concerning the sighting of flying saucers throughout the world. It does not appear to have any security significance.

RECOMMENDATION:

There is a possibility that Marck may be suffering from delusions; however, in view of the fact that he stated the FBI is involved in a matter of which we are not cognizant as well as the implications in his description of the "hush-up" of Bender, it is recommended he be interviewed and all information in his possession concerning this incident be obtained so that we can decide whether the facts warrant investigation. At the same time his letter will be orally acknowledged.

A letter to Phoenix is enclosed. REC- 37 [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-398]

Enclosure
JFW:jas
(4)

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memo

An FBI memorandum detailing an interview with Claude Harold Marck, Jr. regarding his interest in flying saucers, the 'Bender Affair,' and his correspondence with Gray Barker.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED [REDACTED] NMENT
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 12/19/58
FROM : SAC, PHOENIX (62-667) [HANDWRITTEN: OF FLYING DISCS]
SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(Nationalities Intelligence)
Re Bureau letter 12/16/58. [HANDWRITTEN: COLO]
On 12/19/58, CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK, JR., 7834 No. Loma [HANDWRITTEN: born 1-21-25]
Land Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, stated to SAS GEORGE [HANDWRITTEN: AS# 37-703-300]
HOLLINGSWORTH and WILLIAM M. DREW that he had a hobby
of gathering information concerning flying saucers and
also gathering information concerning mysteries of the
sea. He stated that any literature written he obtains
in order to pursue this hobby. He referred agents to
books written by Major DONALD E. KEYHOE entitled
"Flying Saucers from Outer Space" and a book entitled
"Flying Saucers Conspiracy." Both of these books were
published by Henry Holt Company, 383 Madison, New York, 17,
New York. Major KEYHOE is a retired Major of the U. S. [HANDWRITTEN: do]
Marine Corps.
Concerning the "Bender Affair", he referred agents to
the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying
Saucers", written by GRAY BARKER and published by
University Books Publisher, April, 1956, third
printing June, 1956. According to MARCK, GRAY BARKER
resides at Clarksberg, West Virginia, P. O. Box 2228
and is a person with whom MARCK corresponds concerning
flying saucers as BARKER is alleged to have a civilian
investigative agency handling investigations
concerning flying saucers.
MARCK related that he has corresponded with various
harbor masters and the U. S. Navy relative to the
"dreadful underground menace which relates to the
disappearance of crew and passengers of various ships
found floundering in the open seas out of control."
He stated that BARKER has also shown interest in this
subject matter, however, was unable to furnish any
further amplifying details. The "Bender Affair" is
related in the book published by BARKER.
(2) - Bureau (AM)
1 - Phoenix
WMD/mdc
(3)
[HANDWRITTEN: COPIES DESTROYED 12/31/68]
[HANDWRITTEN: 70 NOV 19 1964]

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memo

This is an FBI office memorandum regarding an investigation into an unidentified flying object, noting that several individuals were contacted but were unable to provide additional information.

Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM : SAC, [REDACTED]
SUBJECT: [REDACTED] INFORMATION CONCERNING
(TYPE: FLIGHT [REDACTED])

Reference is made to Bureau airtel to [REDACTED] dated [REDACTED], 1958, requesting that [REDACTED] be contacted and interviewed regarding his observations of an unidentified flying object. It was also requested that [REDACTED] be contacted to determine if he had any knowledge of the object. [REDACTED] was contacted by [REDACTED] on [REDACTED], 1958. [REDACTED] stated that he was unable to furnish any additional information concerning the object. [REDACTED] stated that he had no knowledge of the object.

Regarding the request to contact [REDACTED], it is noted that [REDACTED] is currently stationed at [REDACTED] and is not available for interview. According to [REDACTED], [REDACTED] has no knowledge of the subject matter and it is believed that [REDACTED] is unable to furnish any information concerning the object.

[REDACTED] has been contacted with regard to the reports and [REDACTED] is unable to furnish any information concerning the object. [REDACTED] has also shown interest in this subject, however, was unable to furnish any information concerning the object.

[HANDWRITTEN: 341]
[HANDWRITTEN: # 12/16/58]
[HANDWRITTEN: PB Stack]

[STAMP: RECORDED DEC 22 12:59 PM '58]
[STAMP: DEC 22 2 08 PM '58]

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report

This report details an interview with Claude Harold Marck, who was questioned by FBI agents regarding his interest in flying saucers and his attempts to locate Albert K. Bender.

PX 62-667

Agents observed at the time they contacted the residence of MARCK, while he was absent therefrom, that his sister, SHIRLEY E. MARCK, carried on exclusive conversation concerning her brother relating that he had been taken out of high school while living in Denver, Colorado, and had been in the service until several months ago. She stated that her brother never had an opportunity since then to complete his schooling and that as of the present time, he was 33 years of age. This information was reiterated several times by her while waiting the arrival of her brother who was with his parents on a local shopping tour. After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent to agents that he is obsessed with gathering information concerning flying saucers and mysteries of the sea. He was admonished severely by his mother for having written to the Bureau without her knowledge.

Inquiry was made as to the length of time MARCK spent in the U. S. Army and he was unable to furnish the duration of his enlistment and date of discharge nor furnish his serial number. MARCK made available his discharge paper reflecting that he was inducted in 1943 and discharged in 1946 as Private First Class, Army Serial No. 37-703-300. His discharge papers showed that he attended East High School for a period of two years and that he was born 1/21/25.

After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent that the only reason he wrote to the Bureau was in an effort to locate the present whereabouts of ALBERT K. BENDER and he and his family were informed that this Bureau was unable to institute an investigation to ascertain the whereabouts of BENDER.

From the admonishment given him by his mother for writing letters to such agencies as the FBI, it would appear that CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK is a "chronic", living in a dream world of flying saucers and stories of the sea. He was informed that the agents' contact was an acknowledgment of the Bureau's receipt of his letter.

Nofurther investigation is being made in this matter.

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memo

This FBI memo details an interview with Claude Harold Marck, Jr., who discusses his interest in flying saucers and mysteries of the sea, referencing books by Donald E. Keyhoe and Gray Barker.

DIRECTOR, FBI 12/19/58
SAC, PHOENIX (62-667)
ALBERT K. BENDER
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(Nationalities Intelligence)
Re Bureau letter 12/16/58.
On 12/19/58, CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK, JR., 7834 No. Loma Land Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, stated to SAs GEORGE HOLLINGSWORTH and WILLIAM M. DREW that he had a hobby of gathering information concerning flying saucers and also gathering information concerning mysteries of the sea. He stated that any literature written he obtains in order to pursue this hobby. He referred agents to books written by Major DONALD E. KEYHOE entitled "Flying Saucers from Outer Space" and a book entitled "Flying Saucers Conspiracy." Both of these books were published by Henry Holt Company, 383 Madison, New York, 17, New York. Major KEYHOE is a retired Major of the U. S. Marine Corps.
Concerning the "Bender Affair", he referred agents to the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers", written by GRAY BARKER and published by University Books Publisher, April, 1956, third printing June, 1956. According to MARCK, GRAY BARKER resides at Clarksberg, West Virginia, P. O. Box 2228 and is a person with whom MARCK corresponds concerning flying saucers as BARKER is alleged to have a civilian investigative agency handling investigations concerning flying saucers.
MARCK related that he has corresponded with various harbor masters and the U. S. Navy relative to the "dreadful underground menace which relates to the disappearance of crew and passengers of various ships found floundering in the open seas out of control." He stated that BARKER has also shown interest in this subject matter, however, was unable to furnish any further amplifying details. The "Bender Affair" is related in the book published by BARKER.
2 - Bureau (AM)
1 - Phoenix
WMD/mdc
(3) [HANDWRITTEN: Let to Phoenix JFW/jac 12/30/58] [HANDWRITTEN: 5 00] [HANDWRITTEN: 62-73894-399]

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report

This report details an FBI interview with the sister and mother of Claude Harold Marck, who had written to the Bureau seeking information on Albert K. Bender. The agents conclude that Marck is obsessed with flying saucers and mysteries of the sea, and no further investigation is warranted.

PX 62-667

Agents observed at the time they contacted the residence of MARCK, while he was absent therefrom, that his sister, SHIRLEY E. MARCK, carried on exclusive conversation concerning her brother relating that he had been taken out of high school while living in Denver, Colorado, and had been in the service until several months ago. She stated that her brother never had an opportunity since then to complete his schooling and that as of the present time, he was 33 years of age. This information was reiterated several times by her while waiting the arrival of her brother who was with his parents on a local shopping tour. After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent to agents that he is obsessed with gathering information concerning flying saucers and mysteries of the sea. He was admonished severely by his mother for having written to the Bureau without her knowledge.

Inquiry was made as to the length of time MARCK spent in the U. S. Army and he was unable to furnish the duration of his enlistment and date of discharge nor furnish his serial number. MARCK made available his discharge paper reflecting that he was inducted in 1943 and discharged in 1946 as Private First Class, Army Serial No. 37-703-300. His discharge papers showed that he attended East High School for a period of two years and that he was born 1/21/25.

After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent that the only reason he wrote to the Bureau was in an effort to locate the present whereabouts of ALBERT K. BENDER and he and his family were informed that this Bureau was unable to institute an investigation to ascertain the whereabouts of BENDER.

From the admonishment given him by his mother for writing letters to such agencies as the FBI, it would appear that CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK is a "chronic", living in a dream world of flying saucers and stories of the sea. He was informed that the agents' contact was an acknowledgment of the Bureau's receipt of his letter.

Nofurther investigation is being made in this matter.

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memo

This FBI memo requests that the Phoenix office obtain a copy of the book 'They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers' by Gray Barker from Claude Marck, Jr., to investigate claims regarding the 'Bender Affair' and the International Flying Saucer Bureau.

Wacks
SAC, Phoenix (62-667) December 30, 1958
Director, FBI [HANDWRITTEN: Conn]
ALBERT K. BENDER [HANDWRITTEN: X]
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING [HANDWRITTEN: ma]
(Nationalities Intelligence)
[HANDWRITTEN: Flying Discs]
Reurlet 12/19/58. In paragraph two thereof reference is made to a book written by Gray Barker and published by University Books Publisher entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers." Reference books at the Seat of Government fail to reflect the location of this publisher and since the Bureau is desirous of obtaining a copy of this book, it is requested that you recontact Claude Marck, Jr., to obtain the correct address of the publisher. In the event Marck volunteers to make a copy of this book available, it is permissible for you to accept same and furnish it to the Bureau.
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894- 400]
EX-12 REC-32 23 DEC 31 1958
JFW:jac
(4)
NOTE: By letter 12/7/58 Marck inquired whether we could furnish him any data concerning the "Bender Affair." He explained that Bender formed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Connecticut in 1952 to look into the flying saucer mystery. In 1953 Bender allegedly stated he knew what the saucers are; then, according to Marck, "Three men in black suits" silenced Bender to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. Marck explained that he recently learned that the FBI is involved in the "Bender Affair." On 12/19/58 Marck was interviewed to obtain all information in his possession concerning the "hush-up" of Bender as well as what part the FBI was alleged to have played in the "Bender Affair." Concerning the "Bender Affair" he referred the interviewing Agents to the book set out above. In addition to information regarding this incident it is possible this book may contain other data of interest. Accordingly, not only to resolve this matter but also to ascertain whether any allegations of interest to the Bureau are contained in the book, we should if possible obtain a copy. Upon receipt, it will be reviewed with the Bureau's interest in mind.
[HANDWRITTEN: 6 JAN 1959]

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memo

An FBI memo requesting that the Chicago office obtain a copy of Gray Barker's book 'They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers' to investigate information regarding the 'Bender Affair' and the International Flying Saucer Bureau.

- J. F. Wacks

SAC, Chicago January 22, 1959
Director, FBI (62-83894) - 401

ALBERT K. BENDER
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(Nationalities Intelligence)

The Bureau desires to obtain a copy of the book written by Gray Barker entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers." Reportedly, this book was published by University Books, Inc., 806 Dempster Street, Evanston, Illinois. Contact this publishing house and if possible, obtain a copy of this book.

NOTE:

By letter 12/7/58 Claude Marck, Jr., Phoenix, Arizona, wrote the Bureau inquiring about the "Bender Affair." He explained that Bender formed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Connecticut in 1952 to look into the flying saucer mystery. In 1953 Bender stated he knew what the saucers are; then, according to Marck, "3 men in black suits"silenced Bender to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. Marck was interviewed 12/19/58 and with respect to the "Bender Affair" he referred the interviewing Agents to the book set out above. In addition to information regarding this incident it is possible this book may contain other data of interest. Accordingly, Phoenix was instructed to reinterview Marck to obtain a copy of the book and/or the true name of the publisher which Marck had stated was "University Books Publisher,"with no address indicated. In Phoenix letter 1/5/59 it is pointed out that Marck has moved to Denver, exact address not available but that University Books, Inc., is located at the above address.

JFW:jac
(4)

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memo

An FBI memorandum from the Phoenix office regarding Albert K. Bender, noting the relocation of Claude Marck, Jr. to Denver and the address of University Books, Inc. in Evanston, Illinois.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 1/5/59
FROM : SAC, PHOENIX (62-667) [HANDWRITTEN: No Loc]
SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(Nationalities Intelligence)
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-399] Re Bulet to Phoenix dated 12/30/58.

CLAUDE MARCK, Jr. and his family have moved to
Denver, Colorado and their exact address is not available.

It was determined through the Phoenix Public
Library that University Books, Inc., is located at 806
Dempster Street, Evanston, Illinois.

2 - Bureau
1 - Phoenix
WMD/hpw
(3)
[HANDWRITTEN: Flying Discs]
[HANDWRITTEN: To Chicago JFW 1/7/59]
[HANDWRITTEN: REC-68]
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-401]
13 JAN 9 1959

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memo

An FBI office memorandum from the Phoenix field office regarding Claude K. Bender, noting his move to Denver and the location of University Books, Inc. in Evanston, Illinois.

Office Memorandum - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 1/2/59
FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (65-223)
SUBJECT: CLAUDE K. BENDER
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(National Intelligence)
Re Bulet to Phoenix dated 12/18/58.
CLAUDE K. BENDER and his family have moved to
Denver, Colorado and their exact address is not available.
It was determined through the Phoenix Public
Library that University Books, Inc. is located at 808
Carpenter Street, Evanston, Illinois.

1 - Phoenix
2 - Belsky
(3)
MWD/pbm

[HANDWRITTEN: 1/2/59]

REC'D
JAN 14 10 14 AM '59
ESPIONAGE NAT IN
EX-158
[HANDWRITTEN: 65-834228961]

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letter

A letter from FBI Director John Edgar Hoover to Larry W. Bryant stating that the FBI does not investigate unidentified flying objects and referring him to the Department of the Air Force.

1 - Mr. Wacks
1 - Liaison

[HANDWRITTEN: REC- 27]
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-402]
[HANDWRITTEN: EX-136]
February 9, 1959

Mr. Larry W. Bryant
1002 Arnold Street
Newport News, Virginia

Dear Mr. Bryant:

I am in receipt of your letter dated February 1, 1959. In response to your request, I wish to advise that information in the files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is confidential and available for official use only. I know you will understand the reason for this rule and will not infer either that we do or that we do not have the data you desire.

I am at liberty, however, to advise that the investigation of unidentified flying objects is not within the jurisdiction of this Bureau. This matter is of primary interest to the Department of the Air Force and, accordingly, I am sending a copy of your letter to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, Building Tempo E, 4th and Adams Drive, S. W., Washington, D. C., to whom you may desire to direct further inquiries in this matter.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

1 - Norfolk - Enclosure
Note for Norfolk: Enclosed for information only. Bufiles negative re Bryant.
1 - Director of Special Investigations (by form 0-14)
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
Building Tempo E
4th and Adams Drive, S. W.
Washington 25, D. C.

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memo

A note regarding an inquiry from Mr. Larry W. Bryant to the FBI concerning the Bureau's involvement in the investigation of unidentified flying objects and potential Congressional testimony.

Mr. Larry W. Bryant

NOTE: Writer advised he understood FBI has participated in the Government's program of investigation of unidentified flying objects and he asked for information concerning these phenomena. He also asked whether FBI ever made analysis of unidentified flying object maneuvers and if FBI representative ever gave testimony before Congressional committees on this subject.

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letter

A letter from Larry W. Bryant to the FBI inquiring about the extent of the FBI's involvement in UFO investigations, specifically regarding photographic evidence and congressional testimony.

1002 Arnold Street
Newport News, Virginia
February 1, 1959

[HANDWRITTEN: 6 Flying Saucers -]

Director of Field Investigations,
Unidentified Flying Objects
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

It is my understanding that the F.B.I. has participated in the Government's program of investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO).

How many UFO sighting reports involving alleged photographs or films of unconventional aerial objects has your organization collected, evaluated, or analyzed since January 1, 1952 to present? Has the F.B.I. ever been furnished with an analysis of maneuvers of UFO's ?

I understand that congressional closed-door hearings are being held on the UFO subject. Has any F.B.I [HANDWRITTEN: aw] representative ever given testimony in these hearings ?

Yours sincerely,
[HANDWRITTEN: Larry W. Bryant]
Larry W. Bryant

[HANDWRITTEN: 2 copies prepared 2-6-59 with set to Mr. Bryant 1-OSI 1-Norfolk 2-9-59 JFW:mtb]

REC- 27
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-402]
FEB 10 1959
[HANDWRITTEN: [ILLEGIBLE]]
EX-136
[HANDWRITTEN: NAT. SEC.]

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form

This is an FBI Name Check request form for Larry W. Bryant, dated February 3, 1959, requesting a search of references in Virginia.

4-22 (Rev. 12-10-58)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Records Branch
[HANDWRITTEN: 2-3], 1959
[HANDWRITTEN: Del 55 9AM]
Name Check Unit - Room 6523
Service Unit - Room 6524
Forward to File Review
Attention
Return to [HANDWRITTEN: Wacks 1515]
Supervisor Room Ext.
Type of References Requested:
Regular Request (Analytical Search)
All References (Subversive & Nonsubversive)
Subversive References Only
Nonsubversive References Only
Main References Only
Type of Search Requested:
Restricted to Locality of [HANDWRITTEN: Va]
Exact Name Only (On the Nose)
Buildup Variations
Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form
Subject [HANDWRITTEN: Larry W. Bryant]
Birthdate & Place
Address
Localities
R# Date [HANDWRITTEN: 2-3] Searcher Initials [HANDWRITTEN: pde]
FILE NUMBER SERIAL
[HANDWRITTEN: XR]
[HANDWRITTEN: Bus]
[HANDWRITTEN: XR]
[HANDWRITTEN: Larry]
[HANDWRITTEN: LTH]
[HANDWRITTEN: XR]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5 refs out of Loc]
[HANDWRITTEN: L.W.]
[HANDWRITTEN: XR]
[HANDWRITTEN: no Vars Searched]

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memo

An FBI memorandum from the Chicago office to the Director regarding the book 'They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers' by Gray Barker, which was requested by the Bureau.

FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (62-83894) DATE: 2/12/59
FROM : SAC, CHICAGO (62-5494)
SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE)

Rebulet to CG, 1/22/59.

Per Bureau request, enclosed herewith is a copy of the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers", by GRAY BARKER, noting this book was published by University Books, Inc., 404 Fourth Avenue, New York 16, N.Y.

RUC.

[HANDWRITTEN: 2 - Bureau (Encl.) 1 - Chicago HBL: tmk (3)] [HANDWRITTEN: returned by Woods] REC- 75 62-83894-403 [HANDWRITTEN: 17] 24 FEB 1959 EX. - 133 [HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE] [HANDWRITTEN: ENCL. BEHIND FILE] [HANDWRITTEN: 1-0] 51 FEB 26 1959

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memo

A memorandum from the Chicago FBI office to the Director regarding the submission of a copy of the book 'They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers' by Gray Barker.

Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (65-23847)
FROM : SAC, CHICAGO (65-2143)
SUBJECT: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION - CONCERNING
(MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE)

Refers to CC 1/22/59.

For your request, enclosed herewith is a copy of
the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers"
by GRAY BARKER, being this book was published by University
Books, Inc., 404 Fourth Avenue, New York 16, N.Y.

(3)
1 - Chicago
8 - [REDACTED] (Encl.)

[HANDWRITTEN: 21 FEB 59 1020]
[HANDWRITTEN: Wacks 211786 12]
[STAMP: REC'D FEB 18 9 18 AM '59]
[STAMP: REC'D FEB 16 9 26 AM '59]
[STAMP: ESPIONAGE NAT]

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memo

An FBI memorandum regarding the Aerial Phenomena Research Group and a potential connection between an address in Seattle and the chauffeur for the Russian Consul.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : Director, FBI DATE: April 21, 1959
FROM : SAC, Birmingham (62-0)
[HANDWRITTEN: Crikon]
SUBJECT: AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH GROUP
MISCELLANEOUS

"The Anniston Star", Anniston, Alabama, daily
newspaper, published an article on April 2, 1959, entitled,
"Flying Saucer Witnesses Urged to Send in Data". This
article said that the Aerial Phenomena Research Group,
5108 Findlay Street, Seattle 18, Washington, would like to
get a report from people who have seen "Flying Saucers".

On April 3, 1959, Lt. Colonel OLIVER R. HERTEL,
Fort McClellan, Alabama, advised that 5108 Findlay Street,
Seattle 18, Washington, is believed by him to be the
address of the chauffeur for the Russian Consul in Seattle,
Washington. HERTEL advised a Special Agent of the 111th CIC
Group at Fort McClellan that about five months ago he looked
over a list of Russians and their addresses when he visited the
office of the Chief Chemical Officer, Department of the Army,
Washington, D. C.

The Seattle Office is requested to ascertain who
lives at 5108 Findlay Street, Seattle, Washington, and
whether this address has any connection with a chauffeur for
the Russian Consul.

2 - Bureau (RM)
2 - Seattle (RM)
1 - OSI, Birmingham, Ala. (info.)(RM)
2 - BH
CBS-fmb
(7)
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-404]
[HANDWRITTEN: 7 APR 22 1959]
[HANDWRITTEN: 52 APR 30 1959]

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memo

A memorandum regarding an aerial phenomena research group and a UFO bulletin published in Birmingham, Alabama, in April 1959.

Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO: SAC, Birmingham (62-0)
FROM: [REDACTED]
SUBJECT: AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH GROUP
MISCELLANEOUS

The enclosed "UFO" bulletin, Birmingham, Alabama, published on April 2, 1959, is being forwarded to the Bureau for its information. This bulletin was sent to the Bureau by [REDACTED] who stated that the material would be of interest to the Bureau. [REDACTED] stated that he would like to see a report from people who have been seeing flying saucers.

On April 3, 1959, Colonel E. J. HANNAH, Fort McClellan, Alabama, advised that [REDACTED] believed that he could assist the Bureau in this matter. He is of the opinion that the mission council in Washington, D.C., advised a Special Agent of the FBI that the group would look about five months ago and he looked over a list of contacts and addresses when he visited the office of the Commanding Officer, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C.

The Field Office is requested to ascertain who gave to the FBI Special Agent, Washington, D.C., this list and whether this address has any connection with the Birmingham group.

(1) - Bureau (Encl)
(1) - Birmingham (Encl)
(1) - [REDACTED] (Encl)
(1) - [REDACTED] (Encl)

[HANDWRITTEN: 65 HS1 834228961 62 HQ 83894 Section 9]

[STAMP: REC'D ESPIONAGE - NAT'L APR 29 8 08 AM '59]
[STAMP: RECEIVED APR 28 171 AM '59 INTERNAL SECURITY SEC ESPIONAGE - NAT'L REC'BI]

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memo

This FBI memorandum from the Seattle office provides information about the Aerial Phenomena Research Group and its director, Robert Gribble, while clarifying that there is no Russian consulate in Seattle.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : Director, FBI DATE: May 5, 1959
FROM : SAC, Seattle (62-1729) [HANDWRITTEN: 31 28]
SUBJECT: AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH GROUP [HANDWRITTEN: Flying SAUCERS]
MISCELLANEOUS
Re Birmingham letter 4-21-59.

The address of 5108 Findlay Street, Seattle 18, Washington, is the residence of ROBERT GRIBBLE, who is the so-called national director of the Aerial Phenomena Research Group. In connection with inquiries made concerning this group in 1957, GRIBBLE advised that he was regularly employed as a fireman for the City of Seattle and that his hobby is acquiring information regarding unidentified flying objects. He advised that the Aerial Phenomena Research Group has a national and an international membership of about 350 members, and that they charge a membership fee of $5.00 per year for the purpose of defraying the expenses of a publication which the group issues periodically and for other incidental expenses of the organization. According to GRIBBLE the organization is a non-profit one and was established primarily as a hobby for persons like himself who were interested in acquiring information regarding flying objects. GRIBBLE stated that the organization was centered in Seattle, and he provided the names of other officers, all of whom were residents of this city.

Twentieth District OSI, McChord Air Force Base, is aware of the existence of this group and has been furnished all pertinent information in our files regarding it.

There is no Russian Consulate or other establishment of the U.S.S.R. in the City of Seattle. Lt. Col. HERTEL's recollection of the address of 5108 Findlay Street, Seattle, having something to do with the residence of a chauffeur for the Russian Consul in Seattle is completely erroneous.

No information regarding the activities of the Aerial Phenomena Research Group has come to the attention of the Seattle Office since June 1958.

2 - Bureau
1 - Birmingham (62-0)(Info)
1 - Seattle
CHD:msd
(4)
[HANDWRITTEN: REC- 93] [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894 405] [HANDWRITTEN: 8 MAY 8 1959] [HANDWRITTEN: EX - 124] [HANDWRITTEN: 67 MAY 15 1959]

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memo

An FBI memorandum from the Birmingham office to the Director stating that no further investigation into the Aerial Phenomena Research Group is required, and that the local OSI office has been notified.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : Director, FBI DATE: May 22, 1959
FROM : SAC, Birmingham (100-0-6898)
SUBJECT: AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH GROUP [HANDWRITTEN: OF FLYING SAUCERS]
MISCELLANEOUS
[HANDWRITTEN: gr]
Re BH let to Bureau, 4/21/59, and Seattle letter to Bureau, 5/5/59.
In view of the information set forth in referenced Seattle letter, no further investigation or action is being taken by the Birmingham Office in this matter.
The local OSI office has been advised concerning this matter.
2 - Bureau
1 - BH
CBS:fmb
(3)
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-406]
[HANDWRITTEN: 18 MAY 25 1959]
[HANDWRITTEN: NAT. INT. SEC.]
62 JUN 8 1959

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memo

A memorandum from the Birmingham FBI office to the Director stating that no further investigation is required regarding the Aerial Phenomena Research Group based on information from a Seattle letter.

Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Director, FBI Date: May 22, 1959

SAC, Birmingham (100-0-0000)

AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH GROUP
MISCELLANEOUS

Re BH let to Bureau, 5/15/59, and Seattle letter
to Bureau, 2/2/59.

In view of the information set forth in referenced
Seattle letter, no further investigation is being
taken by the Birmingham Office in this matter.

The local OSI office has been advised concerning
this matter.

(3)
CB2:lwp
S - Bureau

[HANDWRITTEN: Poutin's
Chg-1
Chg-28
[ILLEGIBLE]]

REC'D
MAY 20 10 16 AM '59
ESPIONAGE NAT

REC'D
MAY 7 4 50 PM '59
ESPIONAGE NAT

JUN 8 1959

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letter

A formal letter from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to Hayden Hewes of the Interplanetary Intelligence of Unidentified Flying Objects, declining a request for information due to official duties.

[HANDWRITTEN: EX 109]
[HANDWRITTEN: REC- 40] 62-83894-407

August 31, 1959

[HANDWRITTEN: +]
Mr. Hayden Hewes
Associate Director
[HANDWRITTEN: X] Interplanetary Intelligence of
Unidentified Flying Objects
2726 Northwest 34th Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Dear Mr. Hewes:

Your letter dated August 24, 1959, has been received.

Although I would like to be able to help you, in view of the many similar requests and the pressure of my official duties, I am unable to comply with your wishes.

Sincerely yours,

J. Edgar Hoover

John Edgar Hoover
Director

[STAMP: MAILED 30 SEP 1 - 1959 COMM-FBI]

[HANDWRITTEN: LJB]
NOTE: No record Bufiles on correspondent or his organization.

[HANDWRITTEN: (illegible initials/signatures)]
DCL:lln
(3)
[STAMP: FBI REC'D-READING ROOM AUG 31 6 04 PM 59]

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letter

A letter from Hayden Hewes of Interplanetary Intelligence to J. Edgar Hoover requesting that Hoover write an article for their upcoming publication on UFOs.

RESEARCH INVESTIGATION ANALYSIS

INTERPLANETARY INTELLIGENCE
OF
UNIDENTIFIED
FLYING I. I. O. U. F. O. OBJECTS
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.

[HANDWRITTEN: Mr. Tolson Mr. Belmont Mr. Delloach Mr. Mohr Mr. Parsons Mr. Rosen Mr. Tamm Mr. Trotter Mr. W.C.Sullivan Tele. Room Mr. Holloman Miss Gandy]

August 24, 1959

United States Dept. Of Justice
Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Washington 25, D.C.
ATTENTION: J.Edgar Hoover

Dear Mr. Hoover:

[HANDWRITTEN: Flying Saucers]

The purpose of our organization is to investigate and study UFO ( Unidentified Flying Objects ) or flying saucer reports.
Also we are planing to publish a publication on the same subject some time in September ( I hope ).

I was wondering is you would take the time to write an artical for our publication? It may be on the subject you care too write on, typed, and about 350 words long.

Thank you, trusting to hear from you in the near future.

Very truly yours,
Hayden Hewes,

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-407]
[HANDWRITTEN: 8-28-59 def]
[HANDWRITTEN: 23 SEP 3 1959]
[HANDWRITTEN: EXP. PROC. AUG 26 1959]

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letter

A letter addressed to J. Edgar Hoover from an organization investigating UFOs, requesting a paragraph for a forthcoming publication.

INTERPLANETARY INTELLIGENCE
OF
FLYING OBJECTS

August 24, 1959

United States Dept. of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D.C.
ATTENTION: J. Edgar Hoover

Dear Mr. Hoover:

The purpose of our organization is to investigate
UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) (re-search).
We are planning to publish a publication on the same
subject some time in September (I hope).

I was wondering if you would take the time to write me
for one paragraph as it may be on the subject and
about 220 words long.

Thank you, looking to hear from you in the near future.

[HANDWRITTEN: [ILLEGIBLE]]

RECEIVED FBI

MR JONES
Aug 31 8 56 AM '59

RECEIVED-DIRECTOR
FBI
Aug 26 5 02 PM 59

[HANDWRITTEN: 15 DIRECTOR 8/24/59]

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memo

An FBI internal memo from J.F. Wacks to S.B. Donahoe regarding the Bureau's policy on unidentified flying objects, stating that no investigation is conducted and reports are referred to the Air Force or OSI.

STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memo • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : S. B. Donahoe
FROM : J. F. Wacks
DATE: October 5, 1959
SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
(FLYING SAUCERS)

Memo Sanders to Donahoe 10-13-58 pointed out that our policy concerning unidentified flying objects (flying saucers) is to conduct no investigation but immediately refer facts to the Air Force (Bureau Bulletin Number 57, 10-1-47); that SAC Letter Number 38, 3-25-49, reiterated this policy and set out data desired by Air Force to be obtained when complaint received; that SAC Letter Number 83, 8-29-52, again pointed out our policy; that Air Force, as late as 11-12-57, assured Bureau would be advised of any developments in this field of interest to us; and that there appeared to be no necessity for further instructions to field or insertion in Agents' Handbook or Manual of Instructions of our policy relating to flying saucers.

During past 12 months no complaints regarding flying saucers have been referred to Bureau. During this period we have received two inquiries regarding this alleged phenomena and on both occasions the person making the inquiry has been referred to OSI.

ACTION:

For your information. At this time there appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. This matter will again be reviewed on or about 10-5-60.

1 - Mr. Donahoe
1 - Mr. Wacks

62-83894
JFW:tw
(3)
[HANDWRITTEN: 58 OCT 9 1959 104] [HANDWRITTEN: REC- 62-83894-408] [HANDWRITTEN: EX-109] [HANDWRITTEN: 14 OCT 7 1959] [HANDWRITTEN: 5 - Wacks]

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memo

This FBI airtel memo from the Detroit office to the Director concerns an unidentified flying object report by Joseph Perry, noting that slides were sent to the 25th OSI District at Selfridge Air Force Base.

FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56)

F B I

Date: 3/9/60

Transmit the following in
(Type in plain text or code)
Via AIR TEL AIR MAIL
(Priority or Method of Mailing)

TO : DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM: SAC, DETROIT (65-2677)
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT; [HANDWRITTEN: SAUCERS]
JOSEPH PERRY, Grand Blanc, [HANDWRITTEN: 3079 Edwards St]
Michigan - Complainant
Re Detroit tel 3/9/60. [HANDWRITTEN: B. APPROX. 1916]

Enclosed herewith are five copies of letterhead memo captioned
as above and a newspaper clipping from the "Detroit Times", dated
today.

A copy of this letterhead memo along with two 35 mm slides were
furnished to the 25th OSI District (IG), Selfridge Air Force
Base, Mt. Clemens, Mich., by letter this date. The Air Force
was requested to return the slides to Mr. PERRY.

The Bureau was furnished with information pertaining to press
inquiries received in connection with the enclosed newspaper
article by retel. OSI, SAFB, was advised of this information
orally on 3/9/60, and in the cover letter to OSI they were
advised that no action was contemplated by this office and
it was referred to them for any action they deemed advisable.

(3) - Bureau (Encls. 6)
(1) - Detroit
WLS/mac
(4)

[HANDWRITTEN: ile newspaper clipping sent to OSI by air 4/5/60]

REC- 51 62-83894-409
EX 105
7 MAR 10 1960

Approved: Sent M Per
[HANDWRITTEN: 51 MAR 24 1960]
Special Agent in Charge

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cover-page

This is a cover page containing date stamps and a partially obscured 'REC'D' stamp.

MAR 17 1960

MAR 10 1 20 PM '60
REC'D
PIONAGE NA

21 MAR 1960

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cover-page

This is a cover sheet for an FBI file enclosure, listing five copies of a letterhead memo and a newspaper clipping regarding a UAP report by Joseph Perry.

ENCLOSURES TO BUREAU FROM DETROIT
Five copies of letterhead memo.
Newspaper clipping from "Detroit Times" dated 3/9/60.
RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT;
JOSEPH PERRY, Grand Blanc, Mich. - COMPLAINANT
(Defile 65-2677)

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 5/7/85 BY [HANDWRITTEN: S.G. Gaffey]
ON ENVELOPE IS
Comp# 245974

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memo

This FBI memo details a report from Joseph Perry of Grand Blanc, Michigan, who claims to have captured a photograph of an unidentified flying object while taking pictures of the moon with a home-made telescope.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Detroit, Michigan
March 9, 1960

In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.

Re: Unidentified Flying Object;
Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc,
Michigan - Complainant

Mr. Joseph Perry, 3079 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan, was contacted at his request by Agents of this office on March 5, 1960.

Mr. Perry advised that he operates a Pizza House at 3075 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, and that he has been a professional photographer for thirty years. He explained that he has a hobby of taking photographs of the moon through a home-made telescope. At about 1:00 a.m. on February 21, 1960, he took some photographs of the moon and after developing same, he put them in his viewer and in one photograph he observed what appears to be a flying object somewhere between the end of his telescope and the surface of the moon. He said that when blown up, this object is flat on the bottom, is oval shaped, and appears to have a fluorescent glow around the entire object, and that it is apparently moving as it has a vapor trail running behind it. He has taken over one thousand pictures of the moon and has never seen anything resembling this object.

Perry said that due to his thirty years' experience in photography, he is sure that what appears on the picture is actually a flying object, and is not a malfunction of the camera, is not a blur on his telescope, and is not anything that appears on the photo because of the manner in which he developed the film. Perry took about twenty pictures of the moon on February 21, 1960, and after developing them, he observed that most of the pictures were under-exposed, so he just cut off the two that appeared to be properly exposed and destroyed the rest. He furnished both of these pictures to the FBI.

[HANDWRITTEN: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY SP 6 bjakcy Comp # 245974]

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memo

This document details the technical specifications of the camera and telescope used by Perry to photograph a flying object, and confirms the information was shared with Special Agent Louis Woiwade of the 25th OSI District.

Perry advised he took the pictures with a 35 mm Retna German Camera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he took these pictures through his home-made telescope which can go to 2,840 power. He estimates that at the time he took the picture showing the flying object, that his scope was set at between 350-400 power.

This confirms information furnished to Special Agent Louis Woiwade, 25th OSI District, who also was advised that the information was being furnished for any action he deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated by the Detroit Office of the FBI.

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

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memo

An FBI memo detailing a report from Joseph Perry of Grand Blanc, Michigan, who claims to have captured a photograph of an unidentified flying object while taking pictures of the moon with a home-made telescope.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Detroit, Michigan
March 9, 1960

Re: Unidentified Flying Object;
Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc,
Michigan - Complainant

Mr. Joseph Perry, 3079 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan, was contacted at his request by Agents of this office on March 5, 1960.

Mr. Perry advised that he operates a Pizza House at 3075 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, and that he has been a professional photographer for thirty years. He explained that he has a hobby of taking photographs of the moon through a home-made telescope. At about 1:00 a.m. on February 21, 1960, he took some photographs of the moon and after developing same, he put them in his viewer and in one photograph he observed what appears to be a flying object somewhere between the end of his telescope and the surface of the moon. He said that when blown up, this object is flat on the bottom, is oval shaped, and appears to have a fluorescent glow around the entire object, and that it is apparently moving as it has a vapor trail running behind it. He has taken over one thousand pictures of the moon and has never seen anything resembling this object.

Perry said that due to his thirty years' experience in photography, he is sure that what appears on the picture is actually a flying object, and is not a malfunction of the camera, is not a blur on his telescope, and is not anything that appears on the photo because of the manner in which he developed the film. Perry took about twenty pictures of the moon on February 21, 1960, and after developing them, he observed that most of the pictures were under-exposed, so he just cut off the two that appeared to be properly exposed and destroyed the rest. He furnished both of these pictures to the FBI.

[HANDWRITTEN: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY SP 6 bja/tey Comp# 245974]

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memo

This page details the technical specifications of the camera and telescope used by Perry to photograph a flying object, and confirms that the information was shared with Special Agent Louis Woiwade of the 25th OSI District.

Perry advised he took the pictures with a 35 mm Retna German Camera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he took these pictures through his home-made telescope which can go to 2,840 power. He estimates that at the time he took the picture showing the flying object, that his scope was set at between 350-400 power.

This confirms information furnished to Special Agent Louis Woiwade, 25th OSI District, who also was advised that the information was being furnished for any action he deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated by the Detroit Office of the FBI.

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

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memo

An FBI memo detailing a report from Joseph Perry of Grand Blanc, Michigan, who claims to have captured a photograph of an unidentified flying object while taking pictures of the moon with a home-made telescope.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.

Detroit, Michigan
March 9, 1960

Re: Unidentified Flying Object;
Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc,
Michigan - Complainant

Mr. Joseph Perry, 3079 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan, was contacted at his request by Agents of this office on March 5, 1960.

Mr. Perry advised that he operates a Pizza House at 3075 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, and that he has been a professional photographer for thirty years. He explained that he has a hobby of taking photographs of the moon through a home-made telescope. At about 1:00 a.m. on February 21, 1960, he took some photographs of the moon and after developing same, he put them in his viewer and in one photograph he observed what appears to be a flying object somewhere between the end of his telescope and the surface of the moon. He said that when blown up, this object is flat on the bottom, is oval shaped, and appears to have a fluorescent glow around the entire object, and that it is apparently moving as it has a vapor trail running behind it. He has taken over one thousand pictures of the moon and has never seen anything resembling this object.

Perry said that due to his thirty years' experience in photography, he is sure that what appears on the picture is actually a flying object, and is not a malfunction of the camera, is not a blur on his telescope, and is not anything that appears on the photo because of the manner in which he developed the film. Perry took about twenty pictures of the moon on February 21, 1960, and after developing them, he observed that most of the pictures were under-exposed, so he just cut off the two that appeared to be properly exposed and destroyed the rest. He furnished both of these pictures to the FBI.

[HANDWRITTEN: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY 26 bj/key Comp#245974]

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memo

This page details the technical specifications of a camera and telescope used by an individual named Perry to photograph a flying object, and notes that the information was shared with the FBI and OSI.

Perry advised he took the pictures with a 35 mm
Retna German Camera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he
took these pictures through his home-made telescope which
can go to 2,840 power. He estimates that at the time he
took the picture showing the flying object, that his scope
was set at between 350-400 power.

This confirms information furnished to Special
Agent Louis Woiwade, 25th OSI District, who also was advised
that the information was being furnished for any action he
deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated
by the Detroit Office of the FBI.

This document contains neither recommendations
nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the
FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents
are not to be distributed outside your agency.

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memo

An FBI memo from the Detroit office detailing a report from Joseph Perry, a professional photographer who captured an unidentified flying object on film while photographing the moon.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.

Detroit, Michigan
March 9, 1960

Re: Unidentified Flying Object;
Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc,
Michigan - Complainant

Mr. Joseph Perry, 3079 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan, was contacted at his request by Agents of this office on March 5, 1960.

Mr. Perry advised that he operates a Pizza House at 3075 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, and that he has been a professional photographer for thirty years. He explained that he has a hobby of taking photographs of the moon through a home-made telescope. At about 1:00 a.m. on February 21, 1960, he took some photographs of the moon and after developing same, he put them in his viewer and in one photograph he observed what appears to be a flying object somewhere between the end of his telescope and the surface of the moon. He said that when blown up, this object is flat on the bottom, is oval shaped, and appears to have a fluorescent glow around the entire object, and that it is apparently moving as it has a vapor trail running behind it. He has taken over one thousand pictures of the moon and has never seen anything resembling this object.

Perry said that due to his thirty years' experience in photography, he is sure that what appears on the picture is actually a flying object, and is not a malfunction of the camera, is not a blur on his telescope, and is not anything that appears on the photo because of the manner in which he developed the film. Perry took about twenty pictures of the moon on February 21, 1960, and after developing them, he observed that most of the pictures were under-exposed, so he just cut off the two that appeared to be properly exposed and destroyed the rest. He furnished both of these pictures to the FBI.

[HANDWRITTEN: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY 96 bja/tey Comp# 245974]

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memo

This document details the technical specifications of a telescope and camera used by an individual named Perry to photograph a flying object, and confirms that this information was shared with the FBI and OSI.

Perry advised he took the pictures with a 35 mm Retna German Camera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he took these pictures through his home-made telescope which can go to 2,840 power. He estimates that at the time he took the picture showing the flying object, that his scope was set at between 350-400 power.

This confirms information furnished to Special Agent Louis Woiwade, 25th OSI District, who also was advised that the information was being furnished for any action he deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated by the Detroit Office of the FBI.

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

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memo

An FBI teletype regarding a report from Joseph Perry of Grand Blanc, Michigan, who claims to have photographed a saucer-like object near the moon.

[HANDWRITTEN: Mr. Tolson, Mr. Mohr, Mr. Parsons, Mr. Belmont, Mr. Callahan, Mr. DeLoach, Mr. Malone, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Rosen, Mr. Tamm, Mr. Trotter, Mr. W.C.Sullivan, Tele. Room, Mr. Ingram, Miss Gandy]

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
COMMUNICATIONS SECTION
MAR 9 1960
TELETYPE

URGENT 3-9-60 4-31PM ALF
TO DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM SAC DETROIT /65-2677/ 2P
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING [HANDWRITTEN: Saucers] OBJECT., JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN - COMPLAINANT. FOLLOWING BEING SUBMITTED BUREAU IN VIEW OF ARTICLE APPEARING DETROIT TIMES TODAY, DATELINE GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN, REFLECTING THE FBI FLINT RESIDENT AGENCY WAS FURNISHED SLIDES OF PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY JOSEPH PERRY ALLEGEDLY SHOWING A SAUCER-LIKE OBJECT SILHOUETTED AGAINST THE MOON. ARTICLE INDICATES FBI IS INTERESTED IN THE PICTURE. JOSEPH PERRY, THREE NAUGHT SEVEN NINE EDWARDS STREET, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN, ON MARCH FOUR LAST TELEPHONICALLY CALLED THE FLINT RESIDENT AGENCY AND ADVISED AGENTS HE HAS BEEN A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER THE PAST THIRTY YEARS. HE HAS A HOBBY OF TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MOON THROUGH A HOMEMADE TELESCOPE, AND AT ABOUT ONE A.M., FEBRUARY TWENTYONE LAST, TOOK PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MOON, AND AFTER DEVELOPING SAME NOTED IN ONE WHAT APPEARED TO BE A FLYING OBJECT. CUSTOMERS OF HIS PIZZA PIE RESTAURANT SUGGESTED THE PHOTOGRAPH MAY REFLECT FLYING SAUCER. INFORMATION FURNISHED PRESS BY JOE PERRY REFERRED TO ABOVE. FLINT

END PAGE ONE [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-410] [HANDWRITTEN: 5 MAR 17 1960] [HANDWRITTEN: 4 MAR 21 1960] [HANDWRITTEN: Mr. Belmont]

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other

This page is a collection of various FBI date-stamps and routing stamps indicating receipt of a document by different divisions and individuals between March 9 and March 11, 1960.

RECEIVED-PARSONS
MAR 9 4 49 PM '60
F B I
U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE

RECEIVED-TAMM
MAR 10 12 01 PM '60
F B I
LABORATORY DIVISION

REC'D
MAR 11 12 04 PM '60
SPIONAGE NAT

REC'D BELMONT
MAR 9 7 14 PM '60
FBI - JUSTICE

REC'D F B I
MAR 9 5 35 PM '60
LABORATORY

RECEIVED-DIRECTOR
MAR 10 10 14 AM '60
F B I

REC'D DE LOACH
MAR 9 4 57 PM '60
RECEIVED - TOLSON
F B I

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memo

This memo page details the FBI's response to a press inquiry regarding two slides turned over by an individual named Perry, noting that the materials were transferred to the Air Force OSI detachment at Selfridge AFB.

PAGE TWO
RESIDENT AGENCY RECEIVED PRESS INQUIRY, AND ADVISED ONLY THAT PERRY HAD TURNED TWO SLIDES OVER TO THE FBI, AND THEY WERE BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES. DETROIT TIMES ADVISED TODAY FBI HAS NOT AND IS NOT CONDUCT ING INVESTIGATION CONCERNING SLIDES BUT HAS TURNED OVER THE INFORMATION TO THE AIR FORCE, SELFRIDGE FIELD, MICHIGAN. THIS MATERIAL WAS TURNED OVER TO TWENTYFIFTH [HANDWRITTEN: OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS] [HANDWRITTEN: AIR FORCE BASE] OSI DETACHMENT, SELFRIDGE AFB, FOR REFERRAL TO APPROPRIATE AIR FORCE OFFICIALS. AIRTEL WITH DETAILS FOLLOWS.
END
WA 4-36 PM OK FBI WA MS
TU DISCO
CC--MR. BELMONT

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transcript

A heavily redacted teletype message received by the FBI on March 9, 1960, regarding the availability of a party familiar with a case and the transfer of files.

RECEIVED TELETYPE UNIT
MAR 9 4 37 PM '60
F.B.I. DEPT. OF JUSTICE

[REDACTED] ADVISED THAT ONLY THAT PARTY
WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE CASE IN DETAIL AND THEY WERE BEING MADE
AVAILABLE TO AUTHORITIES. [REDACTED] FURTHER ADVISED THAT
IT WAS NOT AND IS NOT CONDUCIVE TO INVESTIGATION CONCERNING FILES
WAS TURNED OVER TO THE VIA LOUGE. [REDACTED] EFFECTIVE
[REDACTED] [REDACTED] THIS MATERIAL WAS TURNED OVER TO [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] REFERENCE WAS MADE REFERENT TO [REDACTED] VIA
[REDACTED] [REDACTED] WITH [REDACTED] [REDACTED].

[REDACTED] ON FBI BY [REDACTED]

[REDACTED]

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form

This FBI airtel reports on a Flint Journal article regarding Joseph Perry, who is seeking the return of a photograph (a .35 mm slide) he provided to the Air Force, which he believes is currently in their possession.

FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56)

F B I

Date: 3/28/60

Transmit the following in 
(Type in plain text or code)
AIRTEL AIR MAIL
Via 
(Priority or Method of Mailing)

TO : DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM: SAC, DETROIT (65-2677)
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT; [HANDWRITTEN: Flying Saucers]
JOSEPH PERRY, Grand Blanc, Michigan- 
COMPLAINANT
Re Deairtel, 3/9/60 and Detel, 3/9/60.

An article appeared in the "Flint Journal", Flint, Mich.,
dated 3/27/60 by Reporter ALLAN R. WILHELM. This article
appeared on Page 13. The article reflects an interview with
PERRY and in part states that PERRY had received at least 50
letters and calls in regard to the photograph he had taken.
One letter was from National Investigation Committee on Aerial
Phenomenon. The article contains the following quote from
this letter, "From past experience with photographic evidence
we consider it unlikely that you will ever see your picture
again." PERRY had advised the newspaper that all he knew was
that the picture was in Air Force hands. The FBI only says
that it is in "proper hands", according to PERRY. The article
continued, "So last week PERRY wrote to the President telling
him he can't find out where his slide is and asking assurance
that he will get it back." PERRY was quoted as saying, "The
only way I will be satisfied if I don't get it back is if the
Government tells me it is top secret."

The photograph referred to above was a .35 mm slide which
was furnished to OSI, SAFB, by letter dated 3/9/60.

OSI, Selfridge Air Force Base, Mt. Clemens, Mich., advised of
the above. Additional information follows which will include
a copy of clipping.

3 - Bureau
1 - Detroit
WLS/mac
(4)

Approved: 
Special Agent in Charge
Sent

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form

An FBI airtel from the Detroit office regarding a news article about an unidentified flying object reported by Joseph Perry in the Flint Journal.

FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56)

F B I

Date: 3/31/60

Transmit the following in 
(Type in plain text or code)
Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL
(Priority or Method of Mailing)

TO: Director, FBI

FROM: SAC, Detroit (65-2677)

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT;
JOSEPH PERRY, Grand Blanc, Michigan -
COMPLAINANT [HANDWRITTEN: AKA "Joe"]
ReDetroit airtel dated 3/28/60. [HANDWRITTEN: FLYING SAUCERS]

Enclosed herewith is one copy of the news article referred to in reairtel. This article appeared in the "Flint Journal", Flint, Mich., Sunday, 3/27/60, and was written by ALLAN R. WILHELM. A copy of the article is also being furnished to OSI, Selfridge AFB, Mt. Clemens, Mich. No inquiries have been received from the press or radio in addition to the inquiries set forth in myairtel and teletype of 3/9/60.

The above is for the information of the Bureau and no further action is being contemplated by this Office inasmuch as the Air Force (OSI) has been furnished all facts in our possession.

3 - Bureau (Encl) [STAMP: ENCLOSURE]
1 - Detroit
WLS:SMC
(4)

[STAMP: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/22/85 BY [ILLEGIBLE] [HANDWRITTEN: CONF # 945974]]

REC- 78 62-83894-412

23 APR 1 1960

Approved: [HANDWRITTEN: 3/20] Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
62 APR 13 1960

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other

This page contains various date stamps and receipt markings from the FBI, including a handwritten number '48'.

Apr 5 12 16 PM '60
REC'D
[HANDWRITTEN: 48]
RECEIVED F B I
APR 1 2 32 PM '60
MR JONES
APR 7 1960

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report

A newspaper clipping from The Flint Journal dated March 27, 1960, detailing a story about a Grand Blanc pizza shop owner, Joe Perry, who captured an image of a 'saucer-like' object on a slide while photographing the moon.

Grand Blanc Man Makes Plea to Ike
Film of Flying Saucer Up in Air
By Allan R. Wilhelm
The scene is a very good address on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D. C. The time is late last week.
A balding gentleman of distinguished bearing picks up a letter, blinks a few times in obvious astonishment and then pushes the button on his intercom.
"Get hold of White (Gen. Thomas D., Air Force chief of staff) and Hoover (J. Edgar, FBI chief) and tell them to give Joe Perry back his flying saucer," he orders.
If such a scene did not take place, it's not because a Grand Blanc Township pizza merchant didn't write the letter. He did.
1 1 1
It all started because Perry, operator of Perry's Pizza Grill, 3079 Edward St., likes to take pictures of the moon through his homemade telescope. Because he usually doesn't open until well after the sun is set, he does most of his celestial sight-seeing between pizzas.
A color shot he took about 1 A. M. on a cold night last month caused him no end of consternation. Looming against the full moon on the slide was a "saucer-like" object.
Perry showed the slide to a number of his patrons. When they saw it projected on a screen he has built into the wall of his grill, he said, most of them agreed that it looked like a flying saucer—or what most folks think a flying saucer looks like.
Then he read a newspaper
DETROIT DIVISION
Detroit, Mich.
( ) Detroit Free Press
Editor: Lee Hills
( ) Detroit News
Editor: Martin S. Hayden
( ) Detroit Times
Editor: John C. Manning
(x) The Flint Journal
Editor: [HANDWRITTEN: Ralph B. Curry]
Date: [HANDWRITTEN: 3/27/60]
Edition: [HANDWRITTEN: SUNDAY]
Page: [HANDWRITTEN: 13] Col: [HANDWRITTEN: 2-5]
Title of Case:
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-412]
ENCLOSURE

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photograph

A photograph of Joe Perry with his telescope, accompanied by a caption fragment discussing the Air Force's interest in UFO reports.

Joe Perry and His Telescope (Journal Photo)
report that the Air Force was [REDACTED] FBI office, which said
interested in all reports of un- the slide was sent to the Wash-
identified flying objects ington office of the Air Force,
(UFO's). So he gave it to the which deals with UFO's.

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other

This page contains a newspaper clipping detailing an individual named Perry's experience with a slide he claims shows a space vehicle, his interactions with the National Investigation Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP), and his attempts to recover the slide from the government.

When word got around that Perry had the slide, things began to happen. Since then he's had at least 50 letters and calls about it.

One of the letters concerned him greatly. It was from the National Investigation Committee on Aerial Phenomena. The committee had noticed an article about Perry's find in a Detroit paper.

"From past experience with photographic evidence," the letter continued, "we consider it unlikely that you will ever see your picture again." The letter said NICAP wanted the picture made public.

All Perry knew about the whereabouts of the picture was that it was in Air Force hands. The FBI would only say that it was in "proper hands," Perry said.

So last week Perry wrote to the President telling him he can't find out where his slide is and asking assurance that he will get it back.

1 1 1

"The only way I'll be satisfied if I don't get it back is if the Government tells me it's top secret," said Perry later.

He has had offers for the slide from groups that indicate they would go into court to gain possession of it from the Government.

For those who want to buy it, Perry has a stock answer: "It's not for sale."

Perry, whose hobby is expensive, admits that some financial gain wouldn't be a bad idea but he declared "if I get it back, it's for everybody." He said he was informed a national magazine wants to use it.

Perry is confident that his slide shows some sort of space vehicle.

He bristled with indignation when asked if anyone had suggested that the saucer might help sell pizza. His pizza, he declared, is its own best advertisement.

1 1 1

Perry said it shouldn't take an expert long to tell if the slide is legitimate. The Government, he believes, wouldn't look kindly on a hoax and would make a fool of a person trying to fake such a picture.

Perry said he did not see the object through the scope. He was unaware of it until the slide was processed. He does his own processing.

The object, Perry said, looked as if photographed from the side. It is surrounded by blue-green radiation and has the appearance of being in motion.

"Everybody who has contacted me about it seems to know more about it than I do," he commented.

All these people sounded serious, he observed, even the fellow who called long-distance and said he had ridden in a flying saucer and wanted a picture of one to show his friends. Perry said he didn't take him seriously, however.

Asked if he had advice for others who might come up with a picture of an unidentified flying object, he said:

"Yes, make a copy."

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memo

An FBI memorandum from J. Edgar Hoover to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations regarding an inquiry from Richard Hall of NICAP about FBI policy on UFO investigations.

1 - Mr. Wacks
1 - Liaison

REC- 80
EX- 112
Date: April 6, 1960
To: Office of Special Investigations
Air Force
Attention: Chief, Counter Intelligence
Division
From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Subject: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC,
MICHIGAN - COMPLAINANT
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE)

Reference is made to this Bureau's memorandum
dated March 9, 1960, at Detroit, Michigan, captioned as
above, a copy of which has been furnished your agency.

By letter dated March 21, 1960, Mr. Richard
Hall, Secretary of the National Investigations Committee
on Aerial Phenomena, 1536 Connecticut Avenue, N. W.,
Washington, D. C., referred this Bureau to an article
appearing in the "Detroit Times," issue of March 9, 1960,
a copy of which is enclosed, and requested to be advised
whether there had been any change in our policy with
respect to unidentified flying objects; whether this
Bureau gathered evidence of unidentified flying objects for the
Department of the Air Force; and whether the photograph
described in the article had been analyzed at FBI
laboratories or for FBI purposes. This Bureau's letter
to the afore-mentioned organization of September 26, 1958,
had pointed out that we do not investigate incidents
involving unidentified flying objects but furnished data
received concerning them to the Department of the Air Force.

This Bureau advised Mr. Hall in our letter
dated March 25, 1960, that there has been no change in
our policy in regard to unidentified flying objects;
1 - Detroit (Enclosure)(See note pages 2 and 3)
[HANDWRITTEN: 51 APR 1960] (6) SEE NOTE PAGE 3.

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memo

This memo from the FBI discusses the handling of correspondence and photographs from Joseph F. Perry regarding unidentified flying objects, noting that the materials were referred to the Office of Special Investigations at Selfridge Air Force Base.

Office of Special Investigations
Air Force

that we do not gather evidence concerning unidentified flying objects for the Department of the Air Force, although any information volunteered is, of course, accepted; and that the photograph mentioned in the "Detroit Times" article was not examined by the FBI Laboratory or anyone else for FBI purposes. Mr. Hall was further advised that this Bureau furnished two photographs obtained from Joseph Perry to a representative of the Department of the Air Force for whatever action was deemed appropriate by that agency.

On March 31, 1960, the Department of Justice furnished this Bureau a letter dated March 21, 1960, from Joseph F. Perry, directed to the President. This letter had been referred to the Department of Justice by the White House. A copy of this letter is enclosed. Our Detroit Office will contact Perry and advise him that his letter directed to the President has been referred to this Bureau; that the photographs in question were furnished to the Office of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force, Selfridge Air Force Base, Mount Clemens, Michigan; and that a copy of his letter to the President has been furnished to you.

Enclosures - 2

NOTE FOR SAC, DETROIT:

Enclosed is copy of letter from Perry to the President. Assure that Perry is contacted immediately and advised that his letter to the President was referred to us by the Department of Justice which had received it from the White House and you are acknowledging receipt thereof. Point out to Perry that the contents of his letter have been carefully noted and for his information the photographs he voluntarily turned over to agents of your office were immediately furnished to the Office of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force, Selfridge Air Force Base, Mount Clemens, Michigan. Also inform him that the Department of the Air Force has been
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memo

This document is a note regarding an individual named Perry who claimed to have photographed flying saucers near the moon, and clarifies that the FBI is not investigating the matter.

Office of Special Investigations
Air Force

furnished a copy of his letter to the President. Make
certain that Perry is aware that the Bureau is taking
no investigative action in this matter.

NOTE: Perry, proprietor of a restaurant in Grand Blanc,
Michigan, and an amateur photographer with a hobby of taking
pictures of the moon, on 3-5-60 advised Detroit Office that
two of his pictures showed a foreign object which he believed
to be flying saucers. At his request, Bureau agents contacted
him and he furnished them the film which our agents turned
over to local OSI representatives. No further action was
taken by us. The "Detroit Times" article pointed out that
we were investigating this matter. SAC, Detroit, contacted
appropriate officials at the newspaper and advised them
that this was not the case.

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memo

A White House memo referring a matter to the Department of Justice, accompanied by an FBI summary regarding a photographer named Perry who claimed to have captured a saucer-like object on film near Flint, Michigan.

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

March 26, 1960

Respectfully referred to the
Department of Justice for attention
and acknowledgment.

WILTON B. PERSONS
The Assistant to the President

Bureau files reflect SAC, Detroit, 3/9/60, advised of article (which is attached to Perry's letter of 3/21/60) appearing in Detroit Times reflecting Flint, Michigan, Resident Agency furnished slides of photographs taken by Perry allegedly showing a saucer-like object silhouetted against the moon. Perry contacted Flint RA 3/4/60 advising he had been professional photographer, had taken photographs of moon and after developing same noted what appeared to be flying object in one of them. Perry furnished information to press. Flint RA received press inquiry, advised only that Perry had turned 2 slides over to FBI and they were being made available to appropriate authorities. Detroit Times advised 3/9/60 FBI has not and is not conducting investigation concerning slides but turned over the information to the Air Force. When slides turned over to Air Force, they were requested to return slides to Perry and advised that no action contemplated by the Bureau and was being referred to them for any action they deemed advisable.

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memo

A brief memo from The White House referring a matter to the Department of Justice, stamped as received by the FBI on March 31, 1960.

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

[REDACTED] referred to the
[REDACTED] of Justice for attention

[REDACTED] [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED]

[HANDWRITTEN: X]
REC'D BELMONT
FBI - JUSTICE
MAR 31 6 23 PM '60

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letter

A letter from Joseph F. Perry to President Eisenhower inquiring about the status of a colored transparency of a UFO he submitted to the FBI.

[HANDWRITTEN: 3/24]

3079 Edward Street
Grand Blanc, Michigan
March 21, 1960

Mr. D. Eisenhower, President U.S.A.
Washington, D.C.

Dear President Eisenhower:

As I can't find out any information from anyone, I am writing to you.

The first part of March I turned over to the F.B.I. a colored transparency of the moon and a unidentified [HANDWRITTEN: Saucers] flying object for identification. Up to this point I have not been able to locate where it is except that it is supposed to be in the proper hands.

Quoting from a letter of March 14 from Major Donald E. Keyhoe, "From past experience with photographic evidence, we consider it unlikely that you will ever see your picture again."

Also, from other U.F.O. societies I have received the same perdictions.

I would like the assurance that this colored transparency will be returned to me within a short time, as it would be financially profitable in the pursuit of my hobby, (cameras and equipment).

I am enclosing a clipping from The Detroit Times in regards to this item.

Respectfully yours,
Joseph F. Perry

[HANDWRITTEN: Let to ask (enc cc incoming let from Perry) and cc of article cc Detroit (enc cc.ht) 4/5/60 J.W.:gmh:fp]

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cover-page

This is a cover page containing various FBI date stamps and handwritten notes indicating receipt of a document.

[REDACTED]

[HANDWRITTEN: EXB 16 RAM]

RECEIVED - MOHR
FBI
MAR 31 4 26 PM '60

RECEIVED
FBI
U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE
MAR 31 5 22 PM '60

[HANDWRITTEN: 213]

RECEIVED - TOLSON
FBI
MAR 31 3 55 PM '60

RECEIVED-DIRECTOR
FBI
MAR 31 12 20 PM '60

[HANDWRITTEN: 1 10 36 AM '60]

[HANDWRITTEN: APR 1 7 57 AM '60]

[HANDWRITTEN: 3/31/60]

[HANDWRITTEN: DIRECTOR]

[HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE]

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other

A newspaper clipping titled 'Pizza Pie-Or Flying Saucer?' detailing an FBI investigation into a photograph of a saucer-like object taken by Joe Perry in Grand Blanc.

But when the Kerauver hearings started, it became
painfully evident that the public didn't know very much
Continued on Page 5

AF WANTS TO KNOW
Pizza Pie-Or
Flying Saucer?

GRAND BLANC, March 9
-The FBI today probed into
a color photograph of the
moon taken by Joe Perry, a
talented pizza pie maker,
who also takes potshots at
the sky with a home-made
telescope-camera.

The FBI is interested in
the picture Joe snapped last
month on the second night
of the full moon.

The picture shows a
saucer-like object silhouetted
against the moon.

The "thing" radiates a
trail in green and appears
nearer to the earth than the
moon," Joe said. "It is round,
much smaller than the moon,
and it has a dome."

JOE DID not think any-
thing of the photograph until
customers in his restaurant
asked to see it again and
again.

"It's a flying saucer," they
said.

The FBI got wind of it
last Friday and the next day
two agents from the Flint
office visited Joe's place
here.

"I showed them several
slides of photographs I took
on that particular night," Joe
said. "They did not seem to
be interested until I showed
this particular one and then
both of them jumped up."

The agents took the photo-
graph and several others.

JOE, A grandfather at 44,
hopes he has been of some
service to government ex-
perts in their search for an-
swers in outer space.

"But I hope I get that pic-
ture back," he said.

[HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE 62-83894-413]

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memo

An FBI memorandum detailing a personal contact with Joseph Perry regarding his letter to President Eisenhower about unidentified flying objects, noting that the FBI referred his materials to the Air Force and is taking no further investigative action.

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO : Director, FBI DATE: April 12, 1960
FROM : SAC, Detroit (65-2677)
SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT [HANDWRITTEN: SAUCERS]
JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN -
COMPLAINANT
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE)

Re Bureau letter to Office of Special Investigations, Air Force, dated April 6, 1960, and Detroit airtel to Bureau, dated 4/11/60.

On April 12, 1960, JOSEPH PERRY, 3079 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan, was personally contacted at his home by SA RAYMOND E. MOOMEY and SA MARTIN A. MC NERNEY.

He was advised that his letter to President EISENHOWER dated March 21, 1959, had been referred to the FBI by the Department of Justice and that the FBI was acknowledging receipt of that letter.

Mr. PERRY was advised that the contents of his letter had been carefully noted and that for his information the photographs he had voluntarily turned over to the FBI had been immediately furnished to the Office of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force, Selfridge Air Force Base, Mt. Clemens, Michigan; further, that the Department of the Air Force had been furnished a copy of his letter to the President.

Mr. PERRY was advised that the FBI was taking no investigative action in this matter and he said he was fully aware of the Bureau's policies in matters of this nature.

Mr. PERRY expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of the FBI.

2 - Bureau
1 - Detroit
MAM:hs
(3)

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memo

This memo documents a contact between the FBI and an individual regarding a letter sent to President Truman about photographs turned over to the Air Force.

APR 19 1950

SAC, DETROIT (65-58)

CONFIDENTIAL

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION - CONCERNING
(NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE)

On April 10, 1950, letter to Office of Special Investigation,
USAF, dated April 10, 1950, was sent to [REDACTED].

On April 11, 1950, [REDACTED], Detroit, Michigan, contacted
this office and was personally interviewed by SA [REDACTED] and SA NATHAN A. MILLER.

He was advised that his letter to President
TRUMAN dated March 31, 1950, had been referred to the
FBI by the Department of Justice, and that the FBI was
acknowledging receipt of that letter.

Mr. [REDACTED] was advised that the contents of his
letter had been carefully noted and that he had voluntarily turned over to the
investigations office of the Air Force, Detroit, Michigan, the
photographs he had mentioned. He was informed that the
Department of the Air Force, Detroit, Michigan, had been
requested to furnish a copy of the letter to the [REDACTED].

Mr. [REDACTED] was advised that the FBI was taking no
constructive action in this matter and he was advised of the
policy of the Bureau in matters of this nature.

[REDACTED] acknowledged his appreciation for the
cooperation of the FBI.

[HANDWRITTEN: 65-58-1]

REC'D
SPIONAGE - NAT.
APR 19 12 26 PM '50

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form

This is an FBI Airtel regarding an attempt to interview Joseph Perry in Grand Blanc, Michigan, concerning an unidentified flying object report.

FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56)

F B I

Date: 4/11/60

Transmit the following in 
(Type in plain text or code)
Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL - REGISTERED
(Priority or Method of Mailing)

TO: DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM: SAC, DETROIT (65-2677)
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN - COMPLAINANT
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE)

ReBulet to Office of Special Investigations, Air Force, dated 4/6/60.

On Saturday, 4/9/60, Agents of the Flint, Mich., Resident Agency attempted to contact JOSEPH PERRY at his home, 3079 Edward St., Grand Blanc, Mich., with negative results.

On 4/9/60 he was located telephonically at approximately 6:30 P.M. He advised that he would not be available for interview that night or over the weekend; therefore, he was advised that his letter to the White House had been referred to the FBI by the Dept. of Justice, and we desired to acknowledge the letter and to see him personally. Mr. PERRY advised that he would arrange to contact the Agents at the earliest possible date.

On 4/11/60 appointment was made to see PERRY on 4/12/60, at which time Bureau's complete instructions will be complied with.

3 - Bureau [HANDWRITTEN: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED] [HANDWRITTEN: HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED] [HANDWRITTEN: DATE 5/7/85 BY SP6 bpattey]
2 - Detroit [HANDWRITTEN: REC 13] 62-83894-415
WLS:jrc
(5)

[HANDWRITTEN: AIRTEL] [HANDWRITTEN: 25 APR 12 1960]
[HANDWRITTEN: EX-107]
[HANDWRITTEN: BEC]
[HANDWRITTEN: NAT. INT. SEC.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Wagg]

53 APR 21 1960

Approved: ____________________ Sent ________ M Per ________
Special Agent in Charge

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memo

A memo documenting a telephone conversation with an individual to schedule an interview regarding a case, with a follow-up appointment set for April 18, 1960.

On 4/15/60 he was telephoned at approximately 8:00 PM. He advised that he would not be available for interview at that time and the writer was advised that he would be out of town. The writer had been advised by the white house to acknowledge the letter and we desired to see him. Mr. [REDACTED] advised that he would arrange to contact the Agent at a earliest possible date.

An appointment was made to see him on 4/18/60 at 10:00 AM. The case will be completed with this.

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letter

A letter from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to Joseph F. Perry regarding photographs Perry submitted to the FBI, which were forwarded to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations at Selfridge Air Force Base.

1 - Mr. Wacks

62-83894-416
April 21, 1960

Mr. Joseph F. Perry
3079 Edward Street
Grand Blanc, Michigan

Dear Mr. Perry:

I am in receipt of your letter dated April 13, 1960, and I wanted you to know that I have taken the liberty of furnishing the Department of the Air Force with a copy of your letter so that agency could reply to you concerning the return of the photographs you furnished to Special Agents of this Bureau. As you have been previously advised, these photographs when received from you were immediately furnished to the Office of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force, Selfridge Air Force Base, Mount Clemens, Michigan.

It is suggested that you direct further inquiries in this matter to the Department of the Air Force.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

1 - Detroit (Enclosure - copy letter dated 4-13-60 from Perry)
1 - Office of Special Investigations
Air Force (By separate letter)
Attn: Chief, Counterintelligence Division
JFW:tp
(5)

NOTE: Perry, proprietor of a restaurant in Grand Blanc and an amateur photographer with a hobby of taking pictures of the moon, on 3-5-60 advised Detroit Office that two of his pictures showed a foreign object which he believed to be [ILLEGIBLE] [HANDWRITTEN: 67 APR 27 1960]

PAGE 140

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memo

This document is a continuation of a note regarding Mr. Joseph F. Perry's inquiry about photographs he provided to the FBI, which were subsequently transferred to the Air Force for analysis.

Mr. Joseph F. Perry

NOTE CONTINUED:

be flying saucers. At his request Bureau agents contacted him and he furnished them the photographs which were turned over to local OSI representatives. Perry reported incident to the press which carried articles indicating FBI was investigating. We straightened out the "Detroit Times" on this point. Perry by letter dated 3-21-60 wrote to President Eisenhower pointing out he did not know where his photographs were but he would like assurance that they would be returned to him. Special Agents of Detroit Office on 4-12-60 informed Perry that the photographs he had voluntarily turned over to them had been furnished to OSI, Selfridge Air Force Base, and that the Department of the Air Force had been furnished a copy of his letter to the President. Perry in his 4-13-60 letter thanked the Director for relaying the message from the White House and indicated he was looking forward to the completion of Air Force analysis of his photographs so that "your office" would be able to return them to him. He pointed out that "thousands are looking forward" to viewing the photographs. A copy of the instant letter and a copy of Perry's 4-13-60 letter are being furnished Air Force for its reply to Perry.

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letter

A letter from Joseph F. Perry to J. Edgar Hoover thanking the FBI for relaying a message from the White House regarding the analysis of a colored transparency of an unidentified flying object.

3079 Edward Street
Grand Blanc, Michigan
April 13, 1960

[HANDWRITTEN: FLYING SAUCERS]

J. Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

I wish to thank you for relaying the message from
The White House on my colored transparency of an un-
identified flying object.

Am looking forward to the completion of their analysis
so as your office will be able to return the trans-
parency to me as thousands are looking forward to
viewing it.

Yours truly,
[HANDWRITTEN: Joseph F. Perry]

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 5/7/85 BY SP6 bja/tcy

EX- 105
REC- 68
62-83894-416
18 APR. 22 1960

[HANDWRITTEN: Acknowledged 4-21-60 1- OSI 1- Detroit (w/concerning) Let made 4-20-60 VFW:any Correspondence 5-4-60]
[HANDWRITTEN: Let to OSI (w/concerning) 4-21-60 JFW:JG]

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other

This page contains only administrative date stamps and receipt markings from the FBI.

APR 20 10 51 AM '60
REC'D
PIONAGE NAT

REC'D-CORR. & TOURS
FBI
APR 15 2 54 PM '60

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memo

An FBI memorandum from J. Edgar Hoover to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations regarding a complaint filed by Joseph Perry of Grand Blanc, Michigan, concerning an unidentified flying object.

1 - Mr. Wacks
1 - Liaison

Date: April 21, 1960
To: Office of Special Investigations
Air Force
Attention: Chief, Counterintelligence
Division

From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Subject: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT [HANDWRITTEN: Flying Saucers]
JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC,
MICHIGAN COMPLAINANT
(NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE)

Reference is made to this Bureau's letter
dated April 6, 1960, captioned as above.

There is enclosed for your information a
copy of a letter dated April 13, 1960, written by
Perry. There is also enclosed for your appropriate
action a copy of our answer to Perry. It is requested
that you furnish this Bureau a copy of your reply to
him.

Enclosures - 2

1 - Detroit
JFW:tp
(6)

[HANDWRITTEN: 9 APR 26 1960]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5/7/85]
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-417]
[HANDWRITTEN: 18 APR 22 1960]

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other

This page is a blank document containing only various FBI and Department of Justice date stamps indicating receipt of mail in April 1960.

[HANDWRITTEN: 4/21]

[HANDWRITTEN: 4/21]

[STAMP: REC'D MAIL-ROOM FBI APR 21 9 15 AM '60]

[STAMP: U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE FBI APR 21 12 28 PM '60]

[STAMP: BA CONSIEK SAC 28 APR 1960 COMM-FBI]

[STAMP: APR 22 1960]

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memo

An FBI memorandum from the Denver office regarding a speech given by George W. Van Tassel, noting that SA Thomas Stephen Kelly attended the lecture and that arrangements for the event were made by Lloyd Arnold.

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum

TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 5/4/60
FROM : SAC, DENVER (62-0)
SUBJECT: [HANDWRITTEN: OF FLYING DISCS] UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [HANDWRITTEN: @ 0101 Calif]
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION
CONCERNING

Enclosed is a letterhead memorandum regarding a
speech given by Mr. VAN TASSEL. One copy of this memorandum
has been made available to the Office of Special Investiga-
tions (OSI), Lowry Air Force Base, Denver.

The enclosed memorandum is being furnished for
the information of the Bureau and the Los Angeles, San
Diego, and San Francisco Offices, as VAN TASSEL is alleged
to be from Giant Rock, California, which town is not located
by Denver in the Postal Guide or available maps.

SA THOMAS STEPHEN KELLY attended this lecture
on Sunday, 4/17/60, after hearing of its impending
presentation over the radio. He recognized no one at this
meeting and was known to no one at the meeting.

On 4/19/60 Phipps Auditorium, Denver, was tele-
phonically contacted and they advised that arrangements for
the speech of Mr. VAN TASSEL had been made with LLOYD ARNOLD,
telephone BEImont 7-5775. The 1959 Lakewood, Colorado City
Directory reflects LLOYD L. ARNOLD, Arnold Engineering
Associates, 1940 Sims, telephone BEImont 7-5775.

2 - Bureau (Encls.-5)
1 - Los Angeles (Encl.-1) (Info.)
1 - San Diego (Encl.-1) (Info.)
1 - San Francisco (Encl.-1) (Info.)
1 - Denver
TSK:imb
(6)

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-418]
[HANDWRITTEN: 18 MAY 1960]
[HANDWRITTEN: 18]
[HANDWRITTEN: NAT. INT. SEC]
[HANDWRITTEN: 52 MAY 20 1960]

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A memo from the Denver FBI office regarding unidentified flying objects, mentioning the impounding of a booklet and the involvement of Thomas Clinton Barnes and other offices.

DIRECTOR, FBI
SAC, DENVER (65-0)

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION
CONCERNING

Enclosed is a booklet and memorandum regarding [REDACTED]. A copy of this memorandum has been made available to the Office of Special Investigations (OSI), Denver.

The enclosed memorandum is being furnished for the information of the Bureau and the Los Angeles, San Francisco Offices as [REDACTED] is alleged to be located in that area which is not covered by the Denver Office of Special Investigations.

AS THOMAS CLINTON BARNES attended this booklet meeting of its impounding on Sunday, [REDACTED], he was one of those present and was known to one of the meeting.

AD to Denver, [REDACTED] was telephoned and advised that [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] had been [REDACTED] the [REDACTED] of [REDACTED] on [REDACTED] 1952. Telephone [REDACTED] ALONZO L. BAKER, Director, [REDACTED], San Francisco, California. Telephone [REDACTED].

[HANDWRITTEN: (Ref.-65.)]
- Los Angeles (Ref.-65.)
- San Diego (Ref.-65.)
- San Francisco (Ref.-65.)
- Denver
[HANDWRITTEN: JEK:mp]

REC'D
MAY 9 3 39 PM '60

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memo

This FBI memorandum details a lecture given by George W. Van Tassel in Denver on April 17, 1960, regarding unidentified flying objects, noting the audience demographics and the content of his presentation.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Denver, Colorado
April 26, 1960

Re: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

On April 17, 1960, a lecture was given by GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL at Phipps Auditorium, City Park, Denver, Colorado, which was advertised to be a lecture, movie film, and discussion of unidentified flying objects. The audience was comprised of a majority of older individuals and also a majority of the audience was female. There were few young people, although some family groups.

The program was sponsored by the Denver Unidentified Flying Objects Investigative Societies, one of which meets monthly at the Jefferson County Bank, Lakewood, Colorado, whose executive officer was the Master of Ceremonies. The program consisted of a 45 minute movie which included several shots of things purported to be flying saucers, and then a number of interviews with people from all walks of life regarding sightings they had made of such unidentified flying objects. After the movie GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL gave a lecture which was more of a religious-economics lecture rather than one of unidentified flying objects.

VAN TASSEL stated that he had been in the "flying game" for over 30 years and currently operates a private Civil Aeronautics Authority approved airfield in California. He said he has personally observed a good many sightings and has talked to hundreds of people who have also seen flying saucers. He said that he has also been visited by the people from outer space and has taken up the cause of bringing the facts of these people to the American people. He said it is a crusade which he has undertaken because he is more or less retired, his family is grown and gone from home, and he feels he might be doing some good by this work.

PROPERTY OF FBI - This memorandum is loaned to you by the FBI, and neither it nor its contents are to be distributed outside the agency to which loaned.
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-418]
[HANDWRITTEN: COPIES DESTROYED 270 NOV 19 1964]

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memo

This document is a summary of a lecture given by George W. Van Tassel regarding his theories on how biblical events and figures, such as Adam, Eve, Noah, Moses, and Jesus, relate to extraterrestrial visitors.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

The major part of his lecture was devoted to explaining the occurrences in the Bible as they related to the space people. He said that the only mention of God in the Bible is in the beginning when the universe was being made. He said that after that all references are to "out of the sky" or "out of heaven." He said that this is due to the fact that man, space people, was made by God and that in the beginning of the world the space people came to the earth and left animals here. These were the pre-historic animals which existed at a body temperature of 105 degrees; however, a polar tilt occurred whereby the poles shifted and the tropical climates became covered with ice and vice versa. He said that then the space people again put animals on the earth and this is depicted in the Bible as Noah's Ark. He said that after the polar tilt the temperature to sustain life was 98.6 degrees, which was suitable for space people, so they established a colony and left only males here, intending to bring females at a later date on supply ships. This is reflected in ADAM's not having a wife. He said that ADAM was not an individual but a race of men. He said that this race then intermarried with "intelligent, upright walking animals," which race was EVE. Then when the space people came back in the supply ships they saw what had happened and did not land but ever since due to the origin of ADAM, they have watched over the people on earth. He said that this is recorded in the Bible many times, such as MOSES receiving the Ten Commandments. He said the Ten Commandments are the laws of the space people and men on earth only give them lip service. Also, the manna from heaven was bread supplied by the space people. He also stated that this can be seen from the native stories such as the Indians in America saying that corn and potatoes, unknown in Europe, were brought here by a "flaming canoe." He said this refers to a space ship and the Indians' highest form of transportation was the canoe, so they likened it unto that. He said this can be shown also by the old stories of Winged Chariots and Winged White Horses, which came from out of the sky. He said that JESUS was born of MARY, who was a space person sent here already pregnant in order to show the earth people the proper way to live. He said the space people have watched over us through the years and have tried to help us. He said they have sent their agents to the earth and they appear just as we do; however,

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memo

This document contains statements attributed to George W. Van Tassel regarding extraterrestrial beings, their concerns about human nuclear testing, and allegations that the U.S. Air Force and the Administration are suppressing information about UFOs.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

they have the power to know your thoughts just as JESUS did. He said this is their means of communication and many of the space people are mute, but they train a certain number of them to speak earth languages.

He said that the space people here on earth are equipped with a "crystal battery" which generates a magnetic field about them which bends light waves so that they, the space people, appear invisible. He said this has resulted in ghost stories such as footsteps, doors opening, and other such phenomena.

He stated that the space people are now gravely concerned with our atom bombs. He said that the explosions of these bombs have upset the earth's rotation and, as in the instance of the French bomb explosion in North Africa, have actually caused earthquakes. He said that the officials on earth are aware of this and this was the reason for the recent Geophysical Year in order to try to determine just what can be done. He said these explosions are forcing the earth toward another polar tilt, which will endanger all mankind. He said that the space people are prepared to evacuate those earth people who have abided by the "Golden Rule" when the polar tilt occurs, but will leave the rest to perish.

He advised that the space people have contacted the officials on earth and have advised them of their concern but this has not been made public. He also said that the radioactive fallout has become extremely dangerous and officials are worried but each power is so greedy of their own power they will not agree to make peace.

VAN TASSEL also spent some time saying that the U. S. Air Force, who are responsible for investigations on unidentified flying objects, has surpressed information; and as they are responsible only to the Administration, not to the public, as elected officials are, they can get away with this. He said that also the Air Force is afraid that they will be outmoded and disbanded if such information gets out.

He said that the Administration's main concern in not making public any information is that the economy will be

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This page summarizes a lecture given by George W. Van Tassel regarding UFOs, the economy, and the role of his audience in Denver, noting that membership applications were distributed at the event.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

ruined, not because of any fear that would be engendered
in the public. He said this is due to the number of scientific discoveries already made and that will be made which
are labor saving and of almost permanency so that replacements
would not be needed.

In summation, VAN TASSEL's speech was on these
subjects:
(1) Space people related to occurrences in
Bible.
(2) Atom Bomb detrimental to earth and universe.
(3) Economy is poor and would collapse under
ideas brought by space people.

Throughout his lecture, VAN TASSEL mentioned only
the U. S. economy and Government and the U. S. Air Force. He
did refer to the human race numerous times but all references
to Government and economy could only be taken as meaning the
U. S. One question put to him was whether sightings had been
made in Russia or China. He answered this by saying sightings
had been reported all over the world, but then specifically
mentioned only the U. S., Australia, New Zealand, and New
Guinea.

He also mentioned that he was not advocating or
asking for any action on the part of the audience because he
said evil has a way of destroying itself. He did say that
he felt that the audience, of about 250 persons, were the
only intelligent people in Denver and he knew they had not
come out of curiosity but because they wanted to do the right
thing. He said that they were above the average in intelligence
and when the critical time came, the world would need people
such as this to think and guide.

An application blank was distributed at the meeting
for membership in the Denver society of this organization.

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memo

An FBI memorandum from the Denver office detailing a lecture given by George W. Van Tassel on April 17, 1960, regarding unidentified flying objects.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.

Denver, Colorado
April 26, 1960

Re: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

On April 17, 1960, a lecture was given by GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL at Phipps Auditorium, City Park, Denver, Colorado, which was advertised to be a lecture, movie film, and discussion of unidentified flying objects. The audience was comprised of a majority of older individuals and also a majority of the audience was female. There were few young people, although some family groups.

The program was sponsored by the Denver Unidentified Flying Objects Investigative Societies, one of which meets monthly at the Jefferson County Bank, Lakewood, Colorado, whose executive officer was the Master of Ceremonies. The program consisted of a 45 minute movie which included several shots of things purported to be flying saucers, and then a number of interviews with people from all walks of life regarding sightings they had made of such unidentified flying objects. After the movie GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL gave a lecture which was more of a religious-economics lecture rather than one of unidentified flying objects.

VAN TASSEL stated that he had been in the "flying game" for over 30 years and currently operates a private Civil Aeronautics Authority approved airfield in California. He said he has personally observed a good many sightings and has talked to hundreds of people who have also seen flying saucers. He said that he has also been visited by the people from outer space and has taken up the cause of bringing the facts of these people to the American people. He said it is a crusade which he has undertaken because he is more or less retired, his family is grown and gone from home, and he feels he might be doing some good by this work.

PROPERTY OF FBI - This memorandum is loaned to you by the FBI, and neither it nor its contents are to be distributed outside the agency to which loaned.

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report

This document is a report detailing a lecture by George W. Van Tassel regarding his theories on the relationship between biblical events and extraterrestrial visitors.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

The major part of his lecture was devoted to
explaining the occurrences in the Bible as they related
to the space people. He said that the only mention of God
in the Bible is in the beginning when the universe was being
made. He said that after that all references are to "out
of the sky" or "out of heaven." He said that this is due
to the fact that man, space people, was made by God and
that in the beginning of the world the space people came
to the earth and left animals here. These were the pre-
historic animals which existed at a body temperature of 105
degrees; however, a polar tilt occurred whereby the poles
shifted and the tropical climates became covered with
ice and vice versa. He said that then the space people
again put animals on the earth and this is depicted in the
Bible as Noah's Ark. He said that after the polar tilt
the temperature to sustain life was 98.6 degrees, which was
suitable for space people, so they established a colony
and left only males here, intending to bring females at a
later date on supply ships. This is reflected in ADAM's
not having a wife. He said that ADAM was not an individual
but a race of men. He said that this race then inter-
married with "intelligent, upright walking animals," which
race was EVE. Then when the space people came back in the
supply ships they saw what had happened and did not land
but ever since due to the origin of ADAM, they have watched
over the people on earth. He said that this is recorded in
the Bible many times, such as MOSES receiving the Ten
Commandments. He said the Ten Commandments are the laws of
the space people and men on earth only give them lip service.
Also, the manna from heaven was bread supplied by the space
people. He also stated that this can be seen from the native
stories such as the Indians in America saying that corn and
potatoes, unknown in Europe, were brought here by a "flaming
canoe." He said this refers to a space ship and the Indians'
highest form of transportation was the canoe, so they likened
it unto that. He said this can be shown also by the old
stories of Winged Chariots and Winged White Horses, which
came from out of the sky. He said that JESUS was born of
MARY, who was a space person sent here already pregnant in
order to show the earth people the proper way to live. He
said the space people have watched over us through the years
and have tried to help us. He said they have sent their
agents to the earth and they appear just as we do; however,

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report

This document contains statements attributed to George W. Van Tassel regarding space people, their concerns about atomic bombs and the Earth's rotation, and allegations that the U.S. Air Force and the Administration are suppressing information about UFOs.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

they have the power to know your thoughts just as JESUS did. He said this is their means of communication and many of the space people are mute, but they train a certain number of them to speak earth languages.

He said that the space people here on earth are equipped with a "crystal battery" which generates a magnetic field about them which bends light waves so that they, the space people, appear invisible. He said this has resulted in ghost stories such as footsteps, doors opening, and other such phenomena.

He stated that the space people are now gravely concerned with our atom bombs. He said that the explosions of these bombs have upset the earth's rotation and, as in the instance of the French bomb explosion in North Africa, have actually caused earthquakes. He said that the officials on earth are aware of this and this was the reason for the recent Geophysical Year in order to try to determine just what can be done. He said these explosions are forcing the earth toward another polar tilt, which will endanger all mankind. He said that the space people are prepared to evacuate those earth people who have abided by the "Golden Rule" when the polar tilt occurs, but will leave the rest to perish.

He advised that the space people have contacted the officials on earth and have advised them of their concern but this has not been made public. He also said that the radioactive fallout has become extremely dangerous and officials are worried but each power is so greedy of their own power they will not agree to make peace.

VAN TASSEL also spent some time saying that the U. S. Air Force, who are responsible for investigations on unidentified flying objects, has surpressed information; and as they are responsible only to the Administration, not to the public, as elected officials are, they can get away with this. He said that also the Air Force is afraid that they will be outmoded and disbanded if such information gets out.

He said that the Administration's main concern in not making public any information is that the economy will be

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report

This page summarizes a lecture given by George W. Van Tassel regarding unidentified flying objects, his views on the economy, the atom bomb, and his perception of his audience in Denver.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

ruined, not because of any fear that would be engendered
in the public. He said this is due to the number of scientific discoveries already made and that will be made which
are labor saving and of almost permanency so that replacements
would not be needed.

In summation, VAN TASSEL's speech was on these
subjects:

(1) Space people related to occurrences in
Bible.
(2) Atom Bomb detrimental to earth and universe.
(3) Economy is poor and would collapse under
ideas brought by space people.

Throughout his lecture, VAN TASSEL mentioned only
the U. S. economy and Government and the U. S. Air Force. He
did refer to the human race numerous times but all references
to Government and economy could only be taken as meaning the
U. S. One question put to him was whether sightings had been
made in Russia or China. He answered this by saying sightings
had been reported all over the world, but then specifically
mentioned only the U. S., Australia, New Zealand, and New
Guinea.

He also mentioned that he was not advocating or
asking for any action on the part of the audience because he
said evil has a way of destroying itself. He did say that
he felt that the audience, of about 250 persons, were the
only intelligent people in Denver and he knew they had not
come out of curiosity but because they wanted to do the right
thing. He said that they were above the average in intelligence
and when the critical time came, the world would need people
such as this to think and guide.

An application blank was distributed at the meeting
for membership in the Denver society of this organization.

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memo

An FBI memorandum detailing a lecture given by George W. Van Tassel in Denver, Colorado, on April 17, 1960, regarding unidentified flying objects.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.

Denver, Colorado
April 26, 1960

Re: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

On April 17, 1960, a lecture was given by GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL at Phipps Auditorium, City Park, Denver, Colorado, which was advertised to be a lecture, movie film, and discussion of unidentified flying objects. The audience was comprised of a majority of older individuals and also a majority of the audience was female. There were few young people, although some family groups.

The program was sponsored by the Denver Unidentified Flying Objects Investigative Societies, one of which meets monthly at the Jefferson County Bank, Lakewood, Colorado, whose executive officer was the Master of Ceremonies. The program consisted of a 45 minute movie which included several shots of things purported to be flying saucers, and then a number of interviews with people from all walks of life regarding sightings they had made of such unidentified flying objects. After the movie GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL gave a lecture which was more of a religious-economics lecture rather than one of unidentified flying objects.

VAN TASSEL stated that he had been in the "flying game" for over 30 years and currently operates a private Civil Aeronautics Authority approved airfield in California. He said he has personally observed a good many sightings and has talked to hundreds of people who have also seen flying saucers. He said that he has also been visited by the people from outer space and has taken up the cause of bringing the facts of these people to the American people. He said it is a crusade which he has undertaken because he is more or less retired, his family is grown and gone from home, and he feels he might be doing some good by this work.

PROPERTY OF FBI - This memorandum is loaned to you by the FBI, and neither it nor its contents are to be distributed outside the agency to which loaned.

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report

This document summarizes a lecture by George W. Van Tassel regarding his theories on the Bible, space people, and the origins of humanity.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

The major part of his lecture was devoted to explaining the occurrences in the Bible as they related to the space people. He said that the only mention of God in the Bible is in the beginning when the universe was being made. He said that after that all references are to "out of the sky" or "out of heaven." He said that this is due to the fact that man, space people, was made by God and that in the beginning of the world the space people came to the earth and left animals here. These were the prehistoric animals which existed at a body temperature of 105 degrees; however, a polar tilt occurred whereby the poles shifted and the tropical climates became covered with ice and vice versa. He said that then the space people again put animals on the earth and this is depicted in the Bible as Noah's Ark. He said that after the polar tilt the temperature to sustain life was 98.6 degrees, which was suitable for space people, so they established a colony and left only males here, intending to bring females at a later date on supply ships. This is reflected in ADAM's not having a wife. He said that ADAM was not an individual but a race of men. He said that this race then intermarried with "intelligent, upright walking animals," which race was EVE. Then when the space people came back in the supply ships they saw what had happened and did not land but ever since due to the origin of ADAM, they have watched over the people on earth. He said that this is recorded in the Bible many times, such as MOSES receiving the Ten Commandments. He said the Ten Commandments are the laws of the space people and men on earth only give them lip service. Also, the manna from heaven was bread supplied by the space people. He also stated that this can be seen from the native stories such as the Indians in America saying that corn and potatoes, unknown in Europe, were brought here by a "flaming canoe." He said this refers to a space ship and the Indians' highest form of transportation was the canoe, so they likened it unto that. He said this can be shown also by the old stories of Winged Chariots and Winged White Horses, which came from out of the sky. He said that JESUS was born of MARY, who was a space person sent here already pregnant in order to show the earth people the proper way to live. He said the space people have watched over us through the years and have tried to help us. He said they have sent their agents to the earth and they appear just as we do; however,

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report

This document details claims made by George W. Van Tassel regarding space people, their technology, their concerns about atomic bombs and polar shifts, and his allegations that the U.S. Air Force and the Administration are suppressing information about UFOs.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

they have the power to know your thoughts just as JESUS did. He said this is their means of communication and many of the space people are mute, but they train a certain number of them to speak earth languages.

He said that the space people here on earth are equipped with a "crystal battery" which generates a magnetic field about them which bends light waves so that they, the space people, appear invisible. He said this has resulted in ghost stories such as footsteps, doors opening, and other such phenomena.

He stated that the space people are now gravely concerned with our atom bombs. He said that the explosions of these bombs have upset the earth's rotation and, as in the instance of the French bomb explosion in North Africa, have actually caused earthquakes. He said that the officials on earth are aware of this and this was the reason for the recent Geophysical Year in order to try to determine just what can be done. He said these explosions are forcing the earth toward another polar tilt, which will endanger all mankind. He said that the space people are prepared to evacuate those earth people who have abided by the "Golden Rule" when the polar tilt occurs, but will leave the rest to perish.

He advised that the space people have contacted the officials on earth and have advised them of their concern but this has not been made public. He also said that the radioactive fallout has become extremely dangerous and officials are worried but each power is so greedy of their own power they will not agree to make peace.

VAN TASSEL also spent some time saying that the U. S. Air Force, who are responsible for investigations on unidentified flying objects, has surpressed information; and as they are responsible only to the Administration, not to the public, as elected officials are, they can get away with this. He said that also the Air Force is afraid that they will be outmoded and disbanded if such information gets out.

He said that the Administration's main concern in not making public any information is that the economy will be
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report

This document summarizes a lecture given by George W. Van Tassel regarding unidentified flying objects, the impact of space people on the economy, and his views on the intelligence of his audience in Denver.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

ruined, not because of any fear that would be engendered in the public. He said this is due to the number of scientific discoveries already made and that will be made which are labor saving and of almost permanency so that replacements would not be needed.

In summation, VAN TASSEL's speech was on these subjects:
(1) Space people related to occurrences in Bible.
(2) Atom Bomb detrimental to earth and universe.
(3) Economy is poor and would collapse under ideas brought by space people.

Throughout his lecture, VAN TASSEL mentioned only the U. S. economy and Government and the U. S. Air Force. He did refer to the human race numerous times but all references to Government and economy could only be taken as meaning the U. S. One question put to him was whether sightings had been made in Russia or China. He answered this by saying sightings had been reported all over the world, but then specifically mentioned only the U. S., Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea.

He also mentioned that he was not advocating or asking for any action on the part of the audience because he said evil has a way of destroying itself. He did say that he felt that the audience, of about 250 persons, were the only intelligent people in Denver and he knew they had not come out of curiosity but because they wanted to do the right thing. He said that they were above the average in intelligence and when the critical time came, the world would need people such as this to think and guide.

An application blank was distributed at the meeting for membership in the Denver society of this organization.

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memo

This FBI memorandum details a lecture given by George W. Van Tassel on April 17, 1960, in Denver, Colorado, regarding unidentified flying objects and his personal experiences with extraterrestrial visitors.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.

Denver, Colorado
April 26, 1960

Re: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

On April 17, 1960, a lecture was given by GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL at Phipps Auditorium, City Park, Denver, Colorado, which was advertised to be a lecture, movie film, and discussion of unidentified flying objects. The audience was comprised of a majority of older individuals and also a majority of the audience was female. There were few young people, although some family groups.

The program was sponsored by the Denver Unidentified Flying Objects Investigative Societies, one of which meets monthly at the Jefferson County Bank, Lakewood, Colorado, whose executive officer was the Master of Ceremonies. The program consisted of a 45 minute movie which included several shots of things purported to be flying saucers, and then a number of interviews with people from all walks of life regarding sightings they had made of such unidentified flying objects. After the movie GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL gave a lecture which was more of a religious-economics lecture rather than one of unidentified flying objects.

VAN TASSEL stated that he had been in the "flying game" for over 30 years and currently operates a private Civil Aeronautics Authority approved airfield in California. He said he has personally observed a good many sightings and has talked to hundreds of people who have also seen flying saucers. He said that he has also been visited by the people from outer space and has taken up the cause of bringing the facts of these people to the American people. He said it is a crusade which he has undertaken because he is more or less retired, his family is grown and gone from home, and he feels he might be doing some good by this work.

PROPERTY OF FBI - This memorandum is loaned to you by the FBI, and neither it nor its contents are to be distributed outside the agency to which loaned.

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report

This document summarizes a lecture by George W. Van Tassel regarding his theories on the relationship between biblical events and extraterrestrial beings, whom he refers to as 'space people'.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

The major part of his lecture was devoted to
explaining the occurrences in the Bible as they related
to the space people. He said that the only mention of God
in the Bible is in the beginning when the universe was being
made. He said that after that all references are to "out
of the sky" or "out of heaven." He said that this is due
to the fact that man, space people, was made by God and
that in the beginning of the world the space people came
to the earth and left animals here. These were the pre-
historic animals which existed at a body temperature of 105
degrees; however, a polar tilt occurred whereby the poles
shifted and the tropical climates became covered with
ice and vice versa. He said that then the space people
again put animals on the earth and this is depicted in the
Bible as Noah's Ark. He said that after the polar tilt
the temperature to sustain life was 98.6 degrees, which was
suitable for space people, so they established a colony
and left only males here, intending to bring females at a
later date on supply ships. This is reflected in ADAM's
not having a wife. He said that ADAM was not an individual
but a race of men. He said that this race then inter-
married with "intelligent, upright walking animals," which
race was EVE. Then when the space people came back in the
supply ships they saw what had happened and did not land
but ever since due to the origin of ADAM, they have watched
over the people on earth. He said that this is recorded in
the Bible many times, such as MOSES receiving the Ten
Commandments. He said the Ten Commandments are the laws of
the space people and men on earth only give them lip service.
Also, the manna from heaven was bread supplied by the space
people. He also stated that this can be seen from the native
stories such as the Indians in America saying that corn and
potatoes, unknown in Europe, were brought here by a "flaming
canoe." He said this refers to a space ship and the Indians'
highest form of transportation was the canoe, so they likened
it unto that. He said this can be shown also by the old
stories of Winged Chariots and Winged White Horses, which
came from out of the sky. He said that JESUS was born of
MARY, who was a space person sent here already pregnant in
order to show the earth people the proper way to live. He
said the space people have watched over us through the years
and have tried to help us. He said they have sent their
agents to the earth and they appear just as we do; however,
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This document details claims made by George W. Van Tassel regarding extraterrestrial beings, their concerns about atomic weapons and polar shifts, and allegations that the U.S. Air Force and the Administration are suppressing information about UFOs.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

they have the power to know your thoughts just as JESUS did. He said this is their means of communication and many of the space people are mute, but they train a certain number of them to speak earth languages.

He said that the space people here on earth are equipped with a "crystal battery" which generates a magnetic field about them which bends light waves so that they, the space people, appear invisible. He said this has resulted in ghost stories such as footsteps, doors opening, and other such phenomena.

He stated that the space people are now gravely concerned with our atom bombs. He said that the explosions of these bombs have upset the earth's rotation and, as in the instance of the French bomb explosion in North Africa, have actually caused earthquakes. He said that the officials on earth are aware of this and this was the reason for the recent Geophysical Year in order to try to determine just what can be done. He said these explosions are forcing the earth toward another polar tilt, which will endanger all mankind. He said that the space people are prepared to evacuate those earth people who have abided by the "Golden Rule" when the polar tilt occurs, but will leave the rest to perish.

He advised that the space people have contacted the officials on earth and have advised them of their concern but this has not been made public. He also said that the radioactive fallout has become extremely dangerous and officials are worried but each power is so greedy of their own power they will not agree to make peace.

VAN TASSEL also spent some time saying that the U. S. Air Force, who are responsible for investigations on unidentified flying objects, has surpressed information; and as they are responsible only to the Administration, not to the public, as elected officials are, they can get away with this. He said that also the Air Force is afraid that they will be outmoded and disbanded if such information gets out.

He said that the Administration's main concern in not making public any information is that the economy will be

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report

This page summarizes a lecture given by George W. Van Tassel regarding unidentified flying objects, his views on the economy, the U.S. government, and his perception of his audience in Denver.

RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS,
INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY;
GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL

ruined, not because of any fear that would be engendered
in the public. He said this is due to the number of scien-
tific discoveries already made and that will be made which
are labor saving and of almost permanency so that replacements
would not be needed.

In summation, VAN TASSEL's speech was on these
subjects:
(1) Space people related to occurrences in
Bible.
(2) Atom Bomb detrimental to earth and universe.
(3) Economy is poor and would collapse under
ideas brought by space people.

Throughout his lecture, VAN TASSEL mentioned only
the U. S. economy and Government and the U. S. Air Force. He
did refer to the human race numerous times but all references
to Government and economy could only be taken as meaning the
U. S. One question put to him was whether sightings had been
made in Russia or China. He answered this by saying sightings
had been reported all over the world, but then specifically
mentioned only the U. S., Australia, New Zealand, and New
Guinea.

He also mentioned that he was not advocating or
asking for any action on the part of the audience because he
said evil has a way of destroying itself. He did say that
he felt that the audience, of about 250 persons, were the
only intelligent people in Denver and he knew they had not
come out of curiosity but because they wanted to do the right
thing. He said that they were above the average in intelligence
and when the critical time came, the world would need people
such as this to think and guide.

An application blank was distributed at the meeting
for membership in the Denver society of this organization.

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memo

This FBI memo from the Detroit office details a telephone inquiry from a Detroit Times reporter regarding allegations that FBI agents in Flint had confiscated photographs from Joseph Perry, which the FBI clarified was not the case.

F B I
Date: 5/20/60

Transmit the following in
(Type in plain text or code)
Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority or Method of Mailing)

TO : Director, FBI
FROM: SAC, Detroit (65-2677)
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT;
JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC,
MICHIGAN - COMPLAINANT
(NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE)
[HANDWRITTEN: FLYING SAUCERS]

ReBulet to Office of Special Investigations, Air Force, dated 4/21/60.

Enclosed herewith are 5 copies of a letterhead memo explaining a telephone call from the "Detroit Times" at Detroit, Mich., to the Flint, Mich., Resident Agency on 5/20/60.

It is noted that the Flint RA immediately advised Detroit upon receipt of this call from Reporter JERRY CHIAPPETTA of the "Detroit Times". The ASAC in turn immediately contacted JERRY CHIAPPETTA to determine the extent of his inquiry of our RA and it was determined he had merely had a call from DAVE DOWNEY, referred to in letterhead memo, and DOWNEY, by inference, had stated it was his understanding that the FBI Agents in Flint had previously "snatched" the 2 photos from JOSEPH PERRY. CHIAPPETTA stated he knew that the FBI did not operate that way and inasmuch as he was doing a research on his morgue files he wanted to clarify this information.

CHIAPPETTA's attention was directed to a previous contact by the Detroit Office with the "Detroit Times" at the time the incident occurred and it was reiterated to this Reporter that the FBI did not investigate this case and does not investigate

3 - Bureau (Encls. - 5)
1 - Detroit
[HANDWRITTEN: AGENCY OSI]
MAM:sva
(4)
[HANDWRITTEN: REQ. REC'D DATE FORW. 5-23-60 HOW FORW. R/S BY JFW/jwy]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5 ENCLOSURE]
[HANDWRITTEN: 64 MAY 31 1960]
[HANDWRITTEN: REC- 20 62-83894-419]
[HANDWRITTEN: 20 MAY 21 1960]
[HANDWRITTEN: AIRTEL]
Approved: Special Agent in Charge
Sent [HANDWRITTEN: NAT INT. SEC Rer]

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memo

This document details the FBI's handling of photos provided by Mr. Perry, confirming they were forwarded to the Office of Special Investigations at Selfridge AFB, and notes communication with Mr. Chiappetta and the Flint RA regarding the matter.

DE 65-2677

cases of this type but that we were called by PERRY concerning this matter inasmuch as PERRY volunteered information to the FBI and asked for our assistance in getting this information to the appropriate agency. It was made very clear to the Reporter that the FBI immediately transmitted these photos to the Office of Special Investigations, Dept. of Air Force, Selfridge AFB, and that Mr. PERRY was advised at the time that the FBI did not examine these photos, neither did we conduct any investigation, but that we did see the appropriate agency was furnished these photos. It is noted that our Flint Agents on subsequent contacts with PERRY, already known to the Bureau, that PERRY fully understands the situation as far as the FBI's position in this matter.

Mr. CHIAPPETTA was also advised that when Mr. PERRY turned these photos over to the FBI, he said that the Air Force could retain them until they had served the purpose and then he would like them returned to him. This information was made available to the Air Force when the photos were turned over to them. Mr. CHIAPPETTA stated he realized the FBI handled this matter properly in accordance with our established procedure and that he merely wanted to straighten the record so that he did not, by inference, indicate other than the facts should he desire to write another story on this matter.

Immediately upon receiving information from the Flint RA concerning this matter, the Office of Special Investigations at Selfridge AFB was telephonically contacted by the Detroit Office to alert them to this new inquiry in the event they should receive newspaper inquiry or contact from DAVE DOWNEY, referred to in the letterhead memo.

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memo

An FBI memo detailing a report from Jerry Chiappetta of the Detroit Times regarding a claim by Dave Downey of the Aerial Phenomenon Investigation Society that a photograph taken by Joseph Perry shows a flying object near the moon, despite Air Force claims that it is a development error.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Detroit, Michigan
May 20, 1960

Unidentified Flying Object;
Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc,
Michigan - Complainant

At 3:58 p.m. on May 20, 1960, Jerry Chiappetta,
who advised that he was on the City Desk for the "Detroit
Times" at Detroit, Michigan, telephoned the Flint, Michigan,
Resident Agency and advised that he had just received a
telephone call from Dave Downey, who resides in Wayne County,
Michigan.

Downey reportedly advised the "Detroit Times" that
he is the District Director of the Aerial Phenomenon Investiga-
tion Society. Downey stated that Joseph Perry, of Grand Blanc,
Michigan, received a slide from Selfridge Air Force Base,
Mt. Clemens, Michigan, on May 3, 1960. This slide is the
property of Joe Perry, of Grand Blanc, and Perry had claimed
this slide contained a photograph of the moon and that it
showed what appeared to be a flying object somewhere in the
vicinity of the moon. Downey said when the Air Force returned
the photograph, they gave Perry a letter explaining that
what appears to be a flying object in this slide is actually
a part of the negative which was not properly developed.
Downey reportedly told the "Detroit Times" that he does not
believe this story as he knows that Joe Perry is very
meticulous when he develops pictures; therefore, he feels
the slide actually does contain a picture of a flying object
and that he intends to obtain this slide and forward it to
the Eastman Kodak Company for further analysis.

This document contains neither recommendations
nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is a loan to your
agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed
outside your agency.

[HANDWRITTEN: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE BY]
[HANDWRITTEN: COPIES DESTROYED 270 NOV 19 1964]
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-419]
ENCLOSURE

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memo

An FBI memo detailing a report from Dave Downey, District Director of the Aerial Phenomenon Investigation Society, regarding a photograph taken by Joseph Perry that allegedly shows a flying object near the moon, which the Air Force claimed was a development error.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Detroit, Michigan
May 20, 1960

Unidentified Flying Object;
Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc,
Michigan - Complainant

At 3:58 p.m. on May 20, 1960, Jerry Chiappetta, who advised that he was on the City Desk for the "Detroit Times" at Detroit, Michigan, telephoned the Flint, Michigan, Resident Agency and advised that he had just received a telephone call from Dave Downey, who resides in Wayne County, Michigan.

Downey reportedly advised the "Detroit Times" that he is the District Director of the Aerial Phenomenon Investigation Society. Downey stated that Joseph Perry, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, received a slide from Selfridge Air Force Base, Mt. Clemens, Michigan, on May 3, 1960. This slide is the property of Joe Perry, of Grand Blanc, and Perry had claimed this slide contained a photograph of the moon and that it showed what appeared to be a flying object somewhere in the vicinity of the moon. Downey said when the Air Force returned the photograph, they gave Perry a letter explaining that what appears to be a flying object in this slide is actually a part of the negative which was not properly developed. Downey reportedly told the "Detroit Times" that he does not believe this story as he knows that Joe Perry is very meticulous when he develops pictures; therefore, he feels the slide actually does contain a picture of a flying object and that he intends to obtain this slide and forward it to the Eastman Kodak Company for further analysis.

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

[HANDWRITTEN: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY SP6 bja/TCY]

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other

A administrative record indicating a change in file classification or case numbering from 62-83894-420,421 to 63-6137-X,X1.

4-528

62-83894-420,421
CHANGED TO
63-6137-X,X1

AUG 23 1960
Bu/HB

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memo

An FBI memorandum from S. B. Donahoe to A. H. Belmont stating that no new instructions are needed regarding the handling of unidentified flying object reports, as the existing policy of referring such reports to the Air Force remains sufficient.

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO : A. H. Belmont
FROM : S. B. Donahoe
DATE: September 30, 1960
SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
(FLYING SAUCERS)

At this time there appears to be no necessity for
additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI
Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers.

Memorandum 10-5-59 pointed out that our policy
concerning unidentified flying objects is to conduct no
investigation but immediately refer facts to the Air Force
(Bureau Bulletin Number 57, 10-1-47); that SAC Letter Number
38, 3-25-49, reiterated this policy and set out data desired by
Air Force to be obtained when complaint received; that SAC Letter
Number 83, 8-29-52, again pointed out our policy; that Air Force
on 11-12-57 assured that Bureau would be advised of any developments
in this field of interest to us; and that there appeared to be no
necessity for further instructions to field or insertion in agents'
Handbook or Manual of Instructions of our policy relating to
flying saucers.

During the past twelve months only one complaint
regarding flying saucers has been referred to the Bureau. That
immediately was turned over to Air Force, both in the field
and at the Seat of Government.

ACTION:

For your information. There appears to be no necessity
for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI
Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. This matter will
again be reviewed on or about 10-1-61.

62-83894
1 - Mr. Belmont
1 - Mr. Donahoe
1 - Mr. Wacks
JFW: tp
(4)
[HANDWRITTEN: 9-30-61]
[HANDWRITTEN: 10-1-62]
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-422]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5]
[HANDWRITTEN: Wacks]
[HANDWRITTEN: 50 OCT 10 1960]

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memo

A memorandum regarding FBI policy on unidentified flying objects (UFOs), stating that the FBI does not investigate them but refers reports to the Air Force (OSI).

A. H. Belmont

S. J. Papich

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
(FLYING SAUCERS)

At this time there appears to be no necessary for
additional instructions for the field or information in the
Handbook or manuals relative to flying saucers.

Research 8-2-60 pointed out that, our policy
concerning unidentified flying objects is to conduct no
investigation but immediately refer reports to Air Force
(OSI). (See 62-83894-14; that SAC letter dated 8-2-60
referred this policy and SAC letter 62-83894-13 to be
obtained when complaint received that Air Force
stated that since 11-23-53, that our policy on the
subject would be revised of any developments in this field of interest to us; and that there appeared to be no
necessary for further instructions to field or information in
Handbook or manuals of our policy relating to
flying saucers.

During the past twelve months one complaint
concerning flying saucers has been referred to Air Force.
This was turned over to it, per the field, in the
interest of the Government.

For your information, there appears to be no necessary for
additional instructions for the field or information in the
Handbook or manuals relative to flying saucers. This matter will
be reviewed on or about 10-1-60.

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letter

A letter from J. Edgar Hoover to Alfred Zigler acknowledging receipt of a letter dated October 10, 1960, and promising that a Special Agent will contact him regarding his complaint about 'Dr. Stranges'.

October 17, 1960

[HANDWRITTEN: REG- 92] 62-83894-423
Mr. Alfred Zigler
2842 West 57th Street
Seattle 7, Washington

Dear Mr. Zigler:

Your letter of October 10, 1960, has been received, and I appreciate the interest which prompted you to write.

I am having one of our Special Agents contact you regarding this matter in the very near future.

Sincerely yours,

J. Edgar Hoover

1 - Seattle (sent with let to Seattle)

NOTE: See Letter of same date to SAC, Seattle entitled "Alfred Zigler, Complaint Concerning "Dr. Stranges."

HHA:ldg
(4)
[HANDWRITTEN: ocm]
[HANDWRITTEN: 62 OCT 24 1960]

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letter

A letter from Alfred Zigler to the FBI inquiring if a man named Dr. Stranges, who claims to be a former FBI agent and speaks at churches about UFOs, is actually a former member of the organization.

2842 57th St.
Seattle 7, Washington
October 10, 1960.

Personnel Section,
Federal Bureau of Investigation,
U. S. Dep't of Justice,
9th & Pennsylvania,
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:

There is a gentleman, a "Dr." Stranges, who has published, or caused to be published, a book dealing with "Flying Saucers".

In public and in private the man infers that he is a former member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Is this true?
This "Dr." Stranges (Doctor of What? -- has never been explained.) is very careful of his wording, in speech and in writing, inferring many things, yet doing so in a manner that will allow him to deny them, if necessary.

He quite skilfully avoids answering directly to direct questions.
All of this is done in a manner indicating that he is rather careless of the truth, yet the sort of thing that is pretty hard to pin down.

"Dr." Stranges has coupled his "Flying Saucers" with a religious theme in such a manner that he is invited to occupy the pulpit in churches around the land.

It is my personal opinion that the man is using the churches for his private gain. (Tax free, no doubt.)
I am not aware that he has broken the law in any respect, but from a moral standpoint, he is, I feel, worse than a law-breaker.

He will be coming again to my church in a few weeks, and on the occasion of his other visit told several quite patent lies.
If this man is either by law, or morally, a fraud I am quite opposed to his appearance in my church.

I would appreciate knowing if he is, in truth, a former member of your organization.

Sincerely,
Alfred Zigler
[HANDWRITTEN: [ILLEGIBLE] 10-17-60 ack [ILLEGIBLE] let to Seattle 10-17-60 [ILLEGIBLE]]

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other

This page is a collection of various FBI date-stamps and routing notations, including stamps for Mr. Jones, Mohr, the Director, Tolson, and the Administrative Division, along with a handwritten note referencing Callahan.

MR. JONES
REC'D DE LO OCT 14 8 23 PM '60
F B I
RECEIVED FBI
OCT 14 6 48 PM '60

RECEIVED - MOHR
F B I
OCT 14 4 30 PM '60

RECEIVED-DIRECTOR
F B I
REC'D-CORR. & TOURS
OCT 14 1 14 PM '60

RECEIVED - TOLSON
F B I
OCT 17 2 03 PM '60

[HANDWRITTEN: 10/14/60 Callahan]

[HANDWRITTEN: 16 DIRECTOR]

OCT 24 10 55 AM '60
REC'D-ADMIN DIV
F B I

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memo

An FBI memo from the Seattle office to the Director regarding a complaint from Alfred Zigler about a 'Dr. Stranges,' and the Bureau's internal investigation into the identity of Dr. Frank E. Stranges.

SAC, Seattle October 17, 1960
Director, FBI
ALFRED ZIGLER
2842 WEST 57TH STREET
SEATTLE 7, WASHINGTON
COMPLAINT CONCERNING
"DR. STRANGES" WASH.
RESEARCH (CORRESPONDENCE AND TOURS)
[HANDWRITTEN: FLYING SAUCERS]

Enclosed are copies of a letter dated October 10, 1960, which was received from captioned individual and my reply to him, all of which are self-explanatory. Bureau files contain nothing identifiable with Mr. Zigler.

On the basis of information furnished by him, it is not possible to identify the "Dr. Stranges" he is referring to in his correspondence. The possibility exists that he may be identical with Dr. Frank E. Stranges, President, International Evangelism Crusades, 7847 61st Street, Glendale, New York. Since October, 1957, the Bureau has received several communications from Dr. Stranges on the letterhead of the American Evangelistic Association of which he was listed as Vice President. These communications primarily requested information from the Bureau to be used in their monthly publication, "Vision." Stranges was identified as Vice President of the Baltimore Bible College, as well as Vice President of the American Evangelistic Association. In 1957 a brief inquiry concerning the Baltimore Bible College revealed that the school was organized in that year and had an enrollment of 121 students. It was indicated to be affiliated with the Baltimore Revival Center, and its principal officers were ministers of the Church of God. Dr. Stranges reportedly holds a Doctor of Divinity degree and is a graduate of LaSalle Law University. Stranges has been given permission to reprint two of my previously published articles and various Bureau publications have been sent to him. It has been necessary to decline several requests from him in the past, including one for an article, a proposal to make a speech and a request that a Bureau representative be designated to speak before the National Evangelistic Center in Washington, D. C. The last two communications received from him indicate he is President of the International Evangelism Crusades. Bureau records do not reflect that Frank E. Stranges was ever an employee of the FBI.

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other

This page contains two FBI receipt stamps dated October 17, 1960, along with handwritten notes.

RECEIVED-DIRECTOR
Oct 17 5 12 PM '60

RECEIVED-TOLSON
FBI
Oct 17 4 38 PM '60

[HANDWRITTEN: To end class -> del 10-24 lam]
[HANDWRITTEN: BEC 104]
[HANDWRITTEN: (a)]

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memo

An FBI memo requesting an interview with Mr. Alfred Zigler to verify the identity of a 'Dr. Stranges' and investigate claims that this individual is impersonating a former FBI agent.

Letter to Seattle
Re: Alfred Zigler

I desire that you have Mr. Zigler interviewed by a Special Agent in an attempt to determine if the "Dr. Stranges" of Mr. Zigler's letter is identical with Dr. Frank E. Stranges. Ascertain also Mr. Zigler's reasons for believing the individual he referred to is giving the impression that he is a former member of the FBI. I would also like to know the date "Dr. Stranges" is expected to reappear at Mr. Zigler's church. Furnish the results of your inquiry to the Bureau by 10-26-60.

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memo

An FBI memorandum from S. B. Donahoe to W. C. Sullivan regarding policy on unidentified flying objects, stating that the Bureau will continue to refer such reports to the Air Force without conducting investigations.

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO : W. C. Sullivan [HANDWRITTEN: Wonnall] DATE: 10/2/61
FROM : S. B. Donahoe [HANDWRITTEN: Wonnall]
SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
(FLYING SAUCERS)

At this time there appears to be no necessity for
additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI
Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers.

Memorandum 9-30-60 [HANDWRITTEN: 10/2/61] pointed out that our policy
concerning unidentified flying objects is to conduct no
investigation but immediately refer facts to the Air Force
(Bureau Bulletin Number 57, 10-1-47); that SAC Letter Number
38, 3-25-49, reiterated this policy and set out data desired
by Air Force to be obtained when complaint received; that SAC
Letter Number 83, 8-29-52, again pointed out our policy; that
Air Force on 11-12-57 assured that Bureau would be advised of
any developments in this field of interest to us; and that
there appeared to be no necessity for further instructions to
field or insertion in agents' Handbook or Manual of Instructions
of our policy relating to flying saucers. [HANDWRITTEN: C]

During the past 12 months only one complaint regarding
flying saucers has been received. The facts in this complaint
were immediately referred to the Air Force.

ACTION:

For your information. There appears to be no necessity
for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI
Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. This matter will
again be reviewed on or about 10-1-62.

62-83894
1 - Mr. Sullivan
1 - Donahoe [HANDWRITTEN: Wonnall]
1 - Wacks
JFW:jes [HANDWRITTEN: jes] [HANDWRITTEN: (4)]
[HANDWRITTEN: 4/c' made 10/11/62]
[HANDWRITTEN: MCT-7]
[HANDWRITTEN: REC-32]
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-425]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5-Wacks]
[HANDWRITTEN: EX 100]

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memo

This FBI memorandum from the Cincinnati office provides background information on Leonard H. Stringfield, a researcher of unidentified flying objects, including details about his father's death.

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
5010-104-01
UNITED STATES VERNMENT
Memorandum

TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (62-83894) DATE: 10/17/61
FROM : SAC, CINCINNATI (100-11671)
SUBJECT: Civilian Research, Interplanetary
Flying Objects, Leonard H. Stringfield,
Director, Cincinnati, Ohio
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
[HANDWRITTEN: 4412 Grove Avenue Cincinnati Ohio]

For the information of the Bureau, there is
a letterhead memorandum captioned as above relative
to information received from LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD
on September 25, 1961, and on October 2, 1961, by SA
GEORGE J. MC QUAID. One copy of letterhead memorandum
has been disseminated locally to OSI, Cincinnati,
Ohio. [HANDWRITTEN: Flying Saucers]

For completion of the Bureau's file concerning
matters relating to LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, the
following is set forth:

A newspaper article captioned "Death and
Funerals, L.R. "PAT" STRINGFIELD; decorated war hero",
appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer, a newspaper of
general circulation in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio,
area, dated June 15, 1960, reflects that LEONARD R.
"PAT" STRINGFIELD, a much decorated veteran of World
War I, and one of the chapter members of Chapter 1
of the disabled American Veterans in Cincinnati, died
at his home, 2495 Harrison Avenue, at age 62.

This article further reflects that one
of his sons, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, Mariemont,
is known nationally for his researches into the study
of unidentified flying objects, and holds views on
the subject which have attracted the attention of
the Federal Government. The article identified Mr.

C
2 - Bureau (Enc. 5)
1 - Cincinnati

GJM:amt
(4)
[HANDWRITTEN: 5 ENCLOSURE / 17 1 copy sent to OSI by form]
[HANDWRITTEN: CRIME RESEARCH]

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This page contains a summary of a news article from the Cincinnati Post and Times Star featuring Leonard Stringfield, an advertising executive and UFO expert, who discusses his beliefs regarding unidentified flying objects, their origins, and the potential for international cooperation on the subject.

CI 100-11671

Stringfield as an Advertising Executive of the DuBois
Chemical Company, and further shows that his study of
reports on flying saucers, however, have convinced
him they are from other planets.

Additionally, a news article appeared in
the Cincinnati Post and Times Star, a daily newspaper
of general circulation in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area,
under date of June 4, 1960, page 5, captioned, "Tell
Secrets on Saucers, Expert Says", which article is
set forth verbatim as follows:

"Leonard Stringfield, Cincinnati's flying saucer
expert, believes the United States could take the space
spotlight away from Russia by opening up secret files on
unidentified flying objects.

'It could be the start of co-operation among
all governments of the world,' he says. 'If all governments
would pool their information on unidentified flying
objects and work in unison on this it would help to ease
world tensions.'

Stringfield, advertising manager for DuBois
Chemicals, Inc., believes the unidentified flying objects
are from outer space and that they are controlled by
intelligent beings who are observing earth.

'I don't believe there is any hostile intent,'
he said. 'I believe they have been using planets in our
solar system for bases, even the moon. Astronomers for years
have observed shifting spots on the moon.'

Stringfield said he believes U.S. Air Force
secret files contain evidence 'or near evidence' that the
objects are from outer space, but that officials are
afraid that it would cause panic if released.

Foreign governments, too, have such evidence,
he said, but are keeping it secret for the same reason.

Stringfield, who heads Cincinnati's Unidentified
Flying Object Society, became interested in unidentified
flying objects in 1945 while in the Air Force. He said

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This page contains a brief excerpt describing an individual who observed a formation of objects from a bomber and subsequently became an Air Defense Command spotter, author, and publisher.

CICD100-11671

he saw a formation of them from a bomber.

Since then he has served as a spotter for the
Air Defense Command, published a magazine about the
objects, and written a book on them."

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memo

This FBI memo documents an interview with Leonard H. Stringfield regarding his research into unidentified flying objects and an anonymous phone call he received on September 25, 1961.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Cincinnati, Ohio
October 17, 1961
In Reply, Please Refer to
File No. 100-11671

RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY
FLYING OBJECTS, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD,
DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO

Leonard H. Stringfield, Advertising Manager,
DuBois Chemical Company, Inc., 7th and Broadway,
Cincinnati, Ohio, residence, 4412 Grove Avenue,
Mariemont, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised on September 25,
1961, that he is active in unidentified flying objects
research, that he has published a bulletin concerning
these matters, that he is well known in this field,
and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command
concerning matters relating to unidentified flying
objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he recently
appeared on a television program known as Impact News
on television station WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, Ohio,
appearing on Sunday, September 10, 1961, at which
time he was questioned by a panel of three members
concerning matters relating to unidentified flying
objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that at approximately
9:00 A.M. on September 25, 1961, he had received an
anonymous telephone call, being male caller, whose
voice he described as firm, clear, and who spoke good
English. The caller related that he had very important
information to relate to Mr. Stringfield, whom he
asked for by name in his call, relating to unidentified
flying objects. Mr. Stringfield related that the caller

THIS IS LOANED TO YOU BY THE FBI,
AND NEITHER IT NOR ITS CONTENTS
ARE TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE THE
AGENCY TO WHICH LOANED.

[HANDWRITTEN: COPIES DESTROYED 240 NOV 19 1964]
ENCLOSURE
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-426]

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This document details a report from Mr. Stringfield regarding an anonymous telephone call predicting a surge in UFO sightings between October 15 and October 19 due to Russian nuclear tests.

stated in effect, "We are calling all key and responsible people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr. Stringfield's place of employment, mentioned above, telephone GA 1-5100. The caller would not identify himself, and in the phone call alerted Mr. Stringfield to expect, "the biggest flury of unidentified flying objects sightings as a result of Russian nuclear explosions in the one hundred megaton range". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller said to be prepared when confusion begins resulting from these sightings. The caller related that these sightings would be seen between certain dates, and that to the best of Mr. Stringfield's recollection, the caller stated, "Mark these dates, October 15 to October 19, during which will be the greatest incident in UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) activity over the years". According to Mr. Stringfield, the caller remarked further, "I'll remain in touch with you, and will call back after the nineteenth".

Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller refused to identify himself, and according to Mr. Stringfield seemed to speak intelligently in the message he had to relate to Mr. Stringfield.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he was concerned about this telephone call in that if there were any truth in the matter, and if such sightings should occur, that it may cause panic among the populous in this country, and that further, that the caller seemed to speak very seriously, and there was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a prank.

Mr. Stringfield advised that it is not unusual that he receives telephone calls concerning unidentified objects, inasmuch as he, Stringfield, is authorized to report sightings of unidentified objects to the headquarters, Air Defense Command, at Columbus, Ohio. He stated further that it is not unusual that he might receive such a call inasmuch as he is publicly known as a person who is interested in matters relating to unidentified flying objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he is an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on aerial phenomena, which committee is located on Connecticut

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memo

This document records a report from Mr. Stringfield to the FBI regarding a newspaper article about potential Soviet nuclear tests in space, which he believes correlates with an anonymous tip he received.

Street, Washington, D.C., Major Donald Keyhoe, Director. Mr. Stringfield noted that the personnel of this committee are made up of civilian personnel.

On October 2, 1961, Mr. Stringfield advised the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincinnati, Ohio, that he had noted an article in the Sunday edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, on page 1, section E, under the caption, "Offbeat Washington", which contained one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an immense nuclear blast visible to hundreds of millions of people. These officials believe that the Soviet Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion 200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen from many countries."

Mr. Stringfield advised that the above paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald Tribune News Service, Washington, D.C., and that this article seemed to tie in well with what the caller had related to Mr. Stringfield in the anonymous telephone call on September 25, 1961.

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memo

This FBI memo from October 17, 1961, details an interview with Leonard H. Stringfield regarding his research into unidentified flying objects and an anonymous phone call he received on September 25, 1961.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Cincinnati, Ohio
October 17, 1961
In Reply, Please Refer to
File No. 100-11671

RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY
FLYING OBJECTS, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD,
DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO

Leonard H. Stringfield, Advertising Manager, DuBois Chemical Company, Inc., 7th and Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio, residence, 4412 Grove Avenue, Mariemont, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised on September 25, 1961, that he is active in unidentified flying objects research, that he has published a bulletin concerning these matters, that he is well known in this field, and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he recently appeared on a television program known as Impact News on television station WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, Ohio, appearing on Sunday, September 10, 1961, at which time he was questioned by a panel of three members concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that at approximately 9:00 A.M. on September 25, 1961, he had received an anonymous telephone call, being male caller, whose voice he described as firm, clear, and who spoke good English. The caller related that he had very important information to relate to Mr. Stringfield, whom he asked for by name in his call, relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield related that the caller

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AND NEITHER IT NOR ITS CONTENTS
ARE TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE THE
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This document details a telephone call received by Mr. Stringfield from an unidentified caller who predicted a surge in UFO sightings between October 15 and October 19, linked to Russian nuclear tests. Mr. Stringfield expressed concern about the potential for public panic and noted his role as an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena.

stated in effect, "We are calling all key and responsible people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr. Stringfield's place of employment, mentioned above, telephone GA 1-5100. The caller would not identify himself, and in the phone call alerted Mr. Stringfield to expect, "the biggest flury of unidentified flying objects sightings as a result of Russian nuclear explosions in the one hundred megaton range". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller said to be prepared when confusion begins resulting from these sightings. The caller related that these sightings would be seen between certain dates, and that to the best of Mr. Stringfield's recollection, the caller stated, "Mark these dates, October 15 to October 19, during which will be the greatest incident in UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) activity over the years". According to Mr. Stringfield, the caller remarked further, "I'll remain in touch with you, and will call back after the nineteenth".

Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller refused to identify himself, and according to Mr. Stringfield seemed to speak intelligently in the message he had to relate to Mr. Stringfield.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he was concerned about this telephone call in that if there were any truth in the matter, and if such sightings should occur, that it may cause panic among the populous in this country, and that further, that the caller seemed to speak very seriously, and there was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a prank.

Mr. Stringfield advised that it is not unusual that he receives telephone calls concerning unidentified objects, inasmuch as he, Stringfield, is authorized to report sightings of unidentified objects to the headquarters, Air Defense Command, at Columbus, Ohio. He stated further that it is not unusual that he might receive such a call inasmuch as he is publicly known as a person who is interested in matters relating to unidentified flying objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he is an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on aerial phenomena, which committee is located on Connecticut
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memo

This document details a report from Mr. Stringfield to the FBI regarding an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer about potential Soviet nuclear tests in space, which he believes correlates with an anonymous tip he received.

Street, Washington, D.C., Major Donald Keyhoe, Director. Mr. Stringfield noted that the personnel of this committee are made up of civilian personnel.

On October 2, 1961, Mr. Stringfield advised the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincinnati, Ohio, that he had noted an article in the Sunday edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, on page 1, section E, under the caption, "Offbeat Washington", which contained one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an immense nuclear blast visible to hundreds of millions of people. These officials believe that the Soviet Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion 200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen from many countries."

Mr. Stringfield advised that the above paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald Tribune News Service, Washington, D.C., and that this article seemed to tie in well with what the caller had related to Mr. Stringfield in the anonymous telephone call on September 25, 1961.

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memo

This FBI memo documents an interview with Leonard H. Stringfield regarding his research into unidentified flying objects and an anonymous phone call he received on September 25, 1961.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Cincinnati, Ohio
October 17, 1961
In Reply, Please Refer to
File No. 100-11671

RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY
FLYING OBJECTS, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD,
DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO

Leonard H. Stringfield, Advertising Manager,
DuBois Chemical Company, Inc., 7th and Broadway,
Cincinnati, Ohio, residence, 4412 Grove Avenue,
Mariemont, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised on September 25,
1961, that he is active in unidentified flying objects
research, that he has published a bulletin concerning
these matters, that he is well known in this field,
and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command
concerning matters relating to unidentified flying
objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he recently
appeared on a television program known as Impact News
on television station WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, Ohio,
appearing on Sunday, September 10, 1961, at which
time he was questioned by a panel of three members
concerning matters relating to unidentified flying
objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that at approximately
9:00 A.M. on September 25, 1961, he had received an
anonymous telephone call, being male caller, whose
voice he described as firm, clear, and who spoke good
English. The caller related that he had very important
information to relate to Mr. Stringfield, whom he
asked for by name in his call, relating to unidentified
flying objects. Mr. Stringfield related that the caller

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AND NEITHER IT NOR ITS CONTENTS
ARE TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE THE
AGENCY TO WHICH LOANED.

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This document details a telephone call received by Mr. Stringfield from an unidentified caller who predicted a surge in UFO sightings linked to Russian nuclear tests, and notes Mr. Stringfield's role as an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena.

stated in effect, "We are calling all key and responsible people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr. Stringfield's place of employment, mentioned above, telephone GA 1-5100. The caller would not identify himself, and in the phone call alerted Mr. Stringfield to expect, "the biggest flury of unidentified flying objects sightings as a result of Russian nuclear explosions in the one hundred megaton range". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller said to be prepared when confusion begins resulting from these sightings. The caller related that these sightings would be seen between certain dates, and that to the best of Mr. Stringfield's recollection, the caller stated, "Mark these dates, October 15 to October 19, during which will be the greatest incident in UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) activity over the years". According to Mr. Stringfield, the caller remarked further, "I'll remain in touch with you, and will call back after the nineteenth".

Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller refused to identify himself, and according to Mr. Stringfield seemed to speak intelligently in the message he had to relate to Mr. Stringfield.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he was concerned about this telephone call in that if there were any truth in the matter, and if such sightings should occur, that it may cause panic among the populous in this country, and that further, that the caller seemed to speak very seriously, and there was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a prank.

Mr. Stringfield advised that it is not unusual that he receives telephone calls concerning unidentified objects, inasmuch as he, Stringfield, is authorized to report sightings of unidentified objects to the headquarters, Air Defense Command, at Columbus, Ohio. He stated further that it is not unusual that he might receive such a call inasmuch as he is publicly known as a person who is interested in matters relating to unidentified flying objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he is an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on aerial phenomena, which committee is located on Connecticut
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memo

This document records a statement by Mr. Springfield regarding an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer about potential Soviet nuclear tests in space, which he linked to an anonymous phone call he received on September 25, 1961.

Street, Washington, D.C., Major Donald Keyhoe, Director. Mr. Springfield noted that the personnel of this committee are made up of civilian personnel.

On October 2, 1961, Mr. Springfield advised the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincinnati, Ohio, that he had noted an article in the Sunday edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, on page 1, section E, under the caption, "Offbeat Washington", which contained one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an immense nuclear blast visible to hundreds of millions of people. These officials believe that the Soviet Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion 200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen from many countries."

Mr. Springfield advised that the above paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald Tribune News Service, Washington, D.C., and that this article seemed to tie in well with what the caller had related to Mr. Springfield in the anonymous telephone call on September 25, 1961.

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memo

An FBI memo from the Cincinnati office detailing Leonard H. Stringfield's involvement in UFO research and an anonymous phone call he received regarding the subject.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Cincinnati, Ohio
October 17, 1961
In Reply, Please Refer to
File No. 100-11671

RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY
FLYING OBJECTS, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD,
DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO

Leonard H. Stringfield, Advertising Manager,
DuBois Chemical Company, Inc., 7th and Broadway,
Cincinnati, Ohio, residence, 4412 Grove Avenue,
Mariemont, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised on September 25,
1961, that he is active in unidentified flying objects
research, that he has published a bulletin concerning
these matters, that he is well known in this field,
and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command
concerning matters relating to unidentified flying
objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he recently
appeared on a television program known as Impact News
on television station WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, Ohio,
appearing on Sunday, September 10, 1961, at which
time he was questioned by a panel of three members
concerning matters relating to unidentified flying
objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that at approximately
9:00 A.M. on September 25, 1961, he had received an
anonymous telephone call, being male caller, whose
voice he described as firm, clear, and who spoke good
English. The caller related that he had very important
information to relate to Mr. Stringfield, whom he
asked for by name in his call, relating to unidentified
flying objects. Mr. Stringfield related that the caller

THIS IS LOANED TO YOU BY THE FBI,
AND NEITHER IT NOR ITS CONTENTS
ARE TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE THE
AGENCY TO WHICH LOANED.

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This document details a telephone call received by Mr. Stringfield from an unidentified caller who predicted a major surge in UFO sightings between October 15 and October 19, allegedly linked to Russian nuclear tests. Mr. Stringfield expressed concern about the potential for public panic and noted his role as an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena.

stated in effect, "We are calling all key and responsible people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr. Stringfield's place of employment, mentioned above, telephone GA 1-5100. The caller would not identify himself, and in the phone call alerted Mr. Stringfield to expect, "the biggest flury of unidentified flying objects sightings as a result of Russian nuclear explosions in the one hundred megaton range". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller said to be prepared when confusion begins resulting from these sightings. The caller related that these sightings would be seen between certain dates, and that to the best of Mr. Stringfield's recollection, the caller stated, "Mark these dates, October 15 to October 19, during which will be the greatest incident in UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) activity over the years". According to Mr. Stringfield, the caller remarked further, "I'll remain in touch with you, and will call back after the nineteenth".

Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller refused to identify himself, and according to Mr. Stringfield seemed to speak intelligently in the message he had to relate to Mr. Stringfield.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he was concerned about this telephone call in that if there were any truth in the matter, and if such sightings should occur, that it may cause panic among the populous in this country, and that further, that the caller seemed to speak very seriously, and there was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a prank.

Mr. Stringfield advised that it is not unusual that he receives telephone calls concerning unidentified objects, inasmuch as he, Stringfield, is authorized to report sightings of unidentified objects to the headquarters, Air Defense Command, at Columbus, Ohio. He stated further that it is not unusual that he might receive such a call inasmuch as he is publicly known as a person who is interested in matters relating to unidentified flying objects.

Mr. Stringfield advised that he is an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on aerial phenomena, which committee is located on Connecticut

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memo

This document records Mr. Stringfield's report to the FBI regarding a newspaper article about potential Soviet nuclear tests in space, which he linked to an anonymous phone call he received.

Street, Washington, D.C., Major Donald Keyhoe, Director.
Mr. Stringfield noted that the personnel of this
committee are made up of civilian personnel.

On October 2, 1961, Mr. Stringfield advised
the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincinnati, Ohio, that
he had noted an article in the Sunday edition of the
Cincinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, on page 1, section E,
under the caption, "Offbeat Washington", which contained
one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are
apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of
intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an
immense nuclear blast visible to hundreds of millions
of people. These officials believe that the Soviet
Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion
200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen
from many countries."

Mr. Stringfield advised that the above
paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald
Tribune News Service, Washington, D.C., and that this
article seemed to tie in well with what the caller
had related to Mr. Stringfield in the anonymous
telephone call on September 25, 1961.

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memo

An FBI memorandum stating that there is no need for new instructions regarding UFOs, as the existing policy of referring all complaints to the Air Force remains in effect.

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO : W. C. Sullivan [HANDWRITTEN: W. R. Wannall]
FROM : W. R. Wannall
DATE: 10/2/62
SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
(FLYING SAUCERS)

At this time there appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers.

Memorandum 10/2/61 pointed out that our policy concerning unidentified flying objects is to conduct no investigation but immediately refer facts to the Air Force (Bureau Bulletin Number 57, 10/1/47); that SAC Letter Number 38, 3/25/49, reiterated this policy and set out data desired by Air Force to be obtained when complaint received; that SAC Letter Number 83, 8/29/52, again pointed out our policy; that Air Force on 11/12/57 assured that Bureau would be advised if any developments in this field of interest to us; and that there appeared to be no necessity for further instructions to field or insertion in agents' Handbook or Manual of Instructions of our policy relating to flying saucers.

During the past 12 months only one complaint regarding flying saucers has been received. The facts in this complaint were immediately referred to the Air Force.

ACTION:

For your information. There appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. This matter will again be reviewed on or about 10/1/63.

62-83894
1 - Mr. Sullivan
1 - Wannall
1 - Wacks
JFW:jes:bjs [HANDWRITTEN: initials]
(4)
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-427]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5 6 OCT 8 1962]
[HANDWRITTEN: OCT 3 1962]
[HANDWRITTEN: Wacks]

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memo

A memo recommending that the office maintain a neutral position on UFO reports and conduct no further investigation unless specific information regarding the subject is received.

As stated above, there are no reports to indicate that the [REDACTED] is conducting any activities in the field of [REDACTED].

It is suggested that our office continue to maintain a neutral position regarding these reports and that no further investigation be conducted by this office unless specific information is received indicating that the [REDACTED] is interested in the field of [REDACTED].

Only one complaint has been received by this office regarding the subject matter and it was referred to the Air Force.

[HANDWRITTEN: 182]

REC-D
INSPECTOR
ESP.. N.I.I. C.R. BRANCH
OCT 2 10 47 AM '62

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letter

A letter from FBI Director John Edgar Hoover to Mr. R. G. Mastroberte informing him that the FBI does not investigate UFO reports and suggesting he contact the Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base instead.

REC- 36 62-83894-428
June 27, 1963

Mr. R. G. Mastroberte
427 Washington Street
Carlstadt, New Jersey

Dear Mr. Mastroberte:

Your letter postmarked June 24th has been received.

Matters relating to unidentified flying objects do not fall within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. You may wish to communicate with the Foreign Technology Division, U. S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for such assistance as may be forthcoming.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

NOTE: No record of correspondent in Bufiles. Referral as noted suggested by the Liaison Section.

RMW:bis
(3)

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letter

A letter from FBI Director John Edgar Hoover to Mr. M. Marabello of the Washington News, stating that the FBI does not investigate unidentified objects and suggesting he contact the Foreign Technology Division of the U.S. Air Force instead.

[HANDWRITTEN: 42]

June 25, 1963

Mr. M. Marabello
Washington News
Capital, New York

Dear Mr. Marabello:

Your letter dated June 8 has been received.

Matters relating to unidentified objects do not fall within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. You may wish to communicate with the Foreign Technology Division, U. S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for such assistance as may be forthcoming.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

[STAMP: FBI COMM-FBI JUN 27 1963]

NOTE: No record of correspondence in files relating to [ILLEGIBLE] suggested by the liaison section.

[STAMP: REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI JUN 27 4 27 PM '63]

VM:eid

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letter

A letter from RG Mastroberte, Director of FSRO, to the FBI inquiring about government policies regarding the withholding of information on UFOs, occupants, and mysterious disappearances, as well as asking if any interplanetary craft have been captured.

427 Washington Street
Carlstadt, New Jersey

F.B.I.
Washington 25, D.C.

Dear Sirs:

I would appreciate it very much if you could give me the answers to two questions. The questions are as follows:

(1) Are you under orders to withhold information dealing with unidentified flying objects and the occupants therein? If not, are the files on these cases open to public inspection?

(2) Are you under orders to withhold information dealing with mysterious disappearanes, especially those linked with the afore mentioned ufos? If not, are the files on these cases open to public inspection?

(2a) If the answer to question #1, part a is no could you please answer the following:
Has a flying saucer, or interplanetary craft of any kind, been captured by the US Government? If yes, were there any occupants and where were they taken.

Any help would be welcomed.

Yours truly,
[HANDWRITTEN: Signature]
RG Mastroberte
Director: FSRO

REC- 36 62-83894-428

8 JUL 2 1963

[HANDWRITTEN: ack 6/27/63 Rnw/mlk] [HANDWRITTEN: CORRESPONDENCE] [HANDWRITTEN: W 27]

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other

This page is a blank document containing only an FBI date stamp and a handwritten date.

REC'D-CORR & TOURS
FBI
JUN 25 12 00 PM '63
[HANDWRITTEN: JUN 25 1963]

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letter

A letter from John L. Black to the FBI inquiring about their interest in unidentified flying objects and their cooperation with USAF Project Bluebook.

Dear Sir;

Could you tell me if the Federal Bureau of Investigation has an offical intre- [HANDWRITTEN: SAUCERS] st in reports of unidentified flying objects?

I would also like to know if the FBI assists the USAF Project Bluebbok in its investigation of unidentified flying objects.

Thank you,
[HANDWRITTEN: John L. Black]
John L. Black
2688 Bell Way
Sacramento 21, California

[HANDWRITTEN: A]

[HANDWRITTEN: Rec-23]
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-429]
[HANDWRITTEN: 12 JUL 1963]
[HANDWRITTEN: CORRESPONDENCE]
[HANDWRITTEN: Teux 7-16-63 mek]
[HANDWRITTEN: ack 7-17-63 255:mek]
[HANDWRITTEN: aim uferalto dir of special inv, Air Force, 7-17-63 C55:mek]

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other

This page is a blank document containing only administrative date stamps and handwritten file markings.

[HANDWRITTEN: 43]

[HANDWRITTEN: BEC-53]

REC'D-CORR & TOURS
FBI
JUL 15 9 19 AM '63

[HANDWRITTEN: 31] JUL 15 1963

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letter

A letter from FBI Director John Edgar Hoover to Mr. John L. Black informing him that the FBI does not investigate unidentified flying objects and that his inquiry has been referred to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-429] [HANDWRITTEN: REG 23] July 17, 1963

Mr. John L. Black
2688 Ball Way
Sacramento 21, California

Dear Mr. Black:

Your letter postmarked July 10, 1963, has been received.

For your information, the investigation of unidentified flying objects does not come within the scope of this Bureau's authority. I am, however, referring a copy of your letter to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, Building Tempo E, Fourth and Adams Drive, S. W., Washington 25, D. C., for whatever assistance he might be able to render.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. Copy of incoming sent by form referral to OSI.

CJJ:mek
(3) [HANDWRITTEN: 142] [HANDWRITTEN: 6 3 JUL 25 1963] [HANDWRITTEN: 2 30 83] [HANDWRITTEN: V. Karta] [HANDWRITTEN: J. M. Sullivan] [HANDWRITTEN: der] [HANDWRITTEN: DCM] [HANDWRITTEN: pur] [HANDWRITTEN: Dm] [HANDWRITTEN: 88]

MAILED 25
JUL 17 1963
COMM-FBI

Tolson
Belmont
Mohr
Casper
Callahan
Conrad
DeLoach
Evans
Gale
Rosen
Sullivan
Tavel
Trotter
Tele. Room
Holmes
Gandy
MAIL ROOM [ ] TELETYPE UNIT [ ]

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letter

A letter from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to Mr. John Black, stating that the FBI does not investigate unidentified flying objects and suggesting he contact the Department of the Army instead.

July 11, 1963

Mr. John Black
3888 Bell Way
Sacramento, California

Dear Mr. Black:

Your letter dated July 10, 1963, has been received.

For your information, the investigation of unidentified
flying objects does not come within the scope of this
Bureau. However, referring your letter to the Director of
Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Army,
Washington, D. C., might be of assistance to you.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

NOTE: Correspondence not in files. Copy of incoming
sent to refer to FBI.

(1)

C19:mek

REC'D MAIL ROOM
FBI
JUL 17 5 30 PM '63

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letter

An FBI letter from Helen W. Gandy to Larry W. Bryant denying his request for information due to the confidential nature of FBI files, with a note regarding his employment at the U.S. Army Transportation School and his interest in UFOs.

REC- 31 62-83894-430 [HANDWRITTEN: Larry William] September 27, 1963

Mr. Larry W. Bryant
5603 Madison Avenue
Newport News, Virginia 23605
[HANDWRITTEN: Born 2-23-38 Shenandoah Va, Soc. Sec. # 230-44-9093]

Dear Mr. Bryant:

When Mr. Hoover returned to the office,
he read your letter of September 17th.

He instructed me to advise you that the
confidential nature of our files will preclude complying
with your request.

Sincerely yours,

Helen W. Gandy
Secretary

1 - Norfolk (62-720)
Reurairtel 9-24-63.

NOTE: The Norfolk Office advised that correspondent is employed
as editorial clerk at the United States Army Transportation School,
Fort Eustis, Virginia. He has been writing to various agencies
concerning unidentified flying objects (UFO). The G-2 Section of
Second Army, Fort Meade, Maryland is conducting a background
check of Bryant because he has directed voluminous correspondence to
military officials in the area and because he is employed by the army.

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memo

This FBI memo summarizes correspondence sent by Larry W. Bryant to various military and law enforcement agencies requesting information about UFOs and flying saucer sighting reports.

FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56)

F B I

Date: 9/24/63

Transmit the following in 
(Type in plain text or code)
Via AIRTEL REGULAR
(Priority or Method of Mailing)

TO: DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM: SAC, NORFOLK 62-720 -C-
SUBJECT: LARRY W. BRYANT
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
RESEARCH (CORRESPONDENCE AND TOURS)

Re Buairtel to Norfolk, 9/20/63. [HANDWRITTEN: Flying Discs]

A review of Norfolk files reflects that BRYANT directed a letter to the Commanding Officer, Cape Charles Air Force Station, Cape Charles, Virginia, 8/7/58, requesting information concerning unidentified flying objects (UFO). A copy of that correspondence was directed to the FBI, Norfolk, by Cape Charles Air Force Station officials.

Records also reflect that BRYANT had directed a letter to the FBI, 2/1/59, which correspondence was answered by the Bureau, 2/9/59. BRYANT directed a letter to Commanding Officer, Headquarters, Aircraft Fleet, Marine Force Atlantic, U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 6/15/60, requesting information concerning UFOs. That agency submitted a copy of that correspondence to the FBI, Norfolk.

Files further reflect [HANDWRITTEN: REC-31 62-83894-430] that BRYANT directed a letter to Commander, U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 8/8/63, concerning restrictions that command has against the publicizing of flying saucer sighting reports made by Navy personnel. A copy of this correspondence was directed to the FBI Office, Norfolk, Virginia.

There is also in file a copy of a letter [HANDWRITTEN: SEP 26 1963] received by Sheriff's Office, Sussex County, Virginia, Stony Creek, Virginia, in which BRYANT requested information concerning UFOs. This correspondence was postmarked at Fort Eustis, Virginia, on 7/23/63.
(3) - Bureau
1 - Norfolk
JSC:jw (4) [HANDWRITTEN: In also letter to Bryant CD 9-27-63]
Approved: Sent M Per [HANDWRITTEN: CORRESPONDENCE]

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memo

This memo details an interview conducted by SA John S. Castles with Larry William Bryant regarding Bryant's interest in UFOs and his previous correspondence with the FBI.

NF 62-720

This letter was forwarded to the Norfolk Office by
the Richmond Division.

On 9/17/63, Mrs. BEVERLY EARLEY, Secretary
to Personnel Officer, Civilian Personnel Records Section,
Fort Eustis, Virginia, advised SA JOHN S. CASTLES
that files in her possession reflect that LARRY WILLIAM
BRYANT, who was born, 2/23/38, Shenandoah, Page County,
Virginia, and who has Social Security Number 230-44-9093,
was employed at Fort Eustis as a clerk-typist on
5/22/58 and is presently employed as editorial clerk
(typing) Transportability Branch, Technical Manuals
Division, Directorate of Training Literature, United States
Army Transportation School, Fort Eustis, Virginia. Mrs.
EARLEY said her records reflect that BRYANT resides
5603 Madison Avenue, Newport News, Virginia, and
formerly resided at 1002 Arnold Street, Newport News, Virginia.

On 9/17/63, BRYANT was interviewed by SA JOHN
S. CASTLES in Room 206, United States Army Transportation
School, Fort Eustis, Virginia. BRYANT advised that he
had become interested in UFO while he was a member of
the Ground Observer Corps for the Civil Defense in the old
City of Warwick, Virginia. He said since this time he
has become intensely interested in UFOs and has done considerable
research through reading and writing and obtaining information
through directing letters to different military agencies and
civilian agencies who have reported sighting UFOs in the
past. He said his interest in UFOs is a personal one and has
no official status with his current job. He said presently
he has prepared a research paper on UFOs and has directed
it to Department of Defense for clearance so that he might
offer it for publication to a magazine or newspaper. He
said this research paper is an essay-type paper.

While being questioned, BRYANT stated that
he had previously written to the FBI concerning UFOs and
asked did the interviewing agent know the date which he
wrote, to which he was advised that it was in 1959 that
he had directed a letter to the FBI.

At the conclusion of the interview, BRYANT
asked what was going to be done with the information
obtained from the interview, to which he was told that a
memorandum would be prepared for the file.

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memo

This document records that Lt. Gilbert Kleinknecht informed SA Castles that the G-2 Section of the Second Army conducted a background check on an individual named Bryant due to his voluminous correspondence with military officials.

NF 62-720

For the information of the Bureau on
9/17/63, Lt. GILBERT KLEINKNECHT, Provost Marshal's
Office, Fort Monroe, Virginia, advised SA CASTLES that
the G-2 Section of Second Army, Fort George G. Meade,
Maryland, has conducted a background check of BRYANT, since
BRYANT has directed voluminous correspondence to military
officials in the area and because BRYANT is employed
by the Department of the Army.

-3-

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memo

An FBI airtel from the Director to the SAC in Norfolk requesting a summary of information regarding Larry W. Bryant, including an interview with Special Agent John S. Castles, in response to correspondence from Bryant.

9-20-63

Airtel

To: SAC, Norfolk

From: Director, FBI

LARRY W. BRYANT
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
RESEARCH (CORRESPONDENCE AND TOURS)
BUDED 9-25-63

Enclosed are two copies of a letter from the above individual.
You should submit a summary of information in your files pertaining to
Larry W. Bryant. This should include an account of his interview with
Special Agent John S. Castles.

This information should reach the Bureau, under the
above caption, no later than 9-25-63.

Enclosures (2)

Follow-up made for 9-25-63
[HANDWRITTEN: see Inv Norfolk 9-24-63 for add. info underland]
[HANDWRITTEN: killed per NF antel 9/24/63]

NOTE: Bufiles indicate one prior letter to Mr. Bryant on 2-9-59 advising
him that we have no authority to investigate reports on unidentified flying
objects. Form in-absence reply sent, no yellow or abstract prepared.

CJJ:nlb (6)

[HANDWRITTEN: Born 2-23-38 Shenandoah, Va.]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5603 Madison Ave.]
[HANDWRITTEN: Soc Sec 233-44-9093]

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memo

A memo from the Butte FBI office to the Director regarding unidentified flying objects, requesting information from files concerning a specific individual.

From: SAC, Butte
To: Director, FBI
RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (UFO)

Enclosed are two copies of a letter from [REDACTED].

You should advise the availability of information in your files concerning [REDACTED]. This should include an account of this interview with [REDACTED], Special Agent of Butte.

The information concerning the above-captioned matter is [REDACTED].

(2) Enclosures

Follow-up for 8-28-63

NOTE: Enclosed one prior letter to Mr. Bryant of 8-28-63 advising that we have no investigative reports on unidentified flying objects. No follow-up sent, in-absence reply noted.

C: [REDACTED]

[HANDWRITTEN: 431]

[STAMP: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR F.B.I. SEP 27 3 00 PM '63]
[STAMP: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR F.B.I. SEP 20 12 03 PM '63]

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letter

A letter from a private citizen to the FBI Director regarding an interview with an individual named Mr. John E. Castles about the citizen's interest in UFO reports.

5002 Madison Avenue
Newport News, Virginia 23605
September 17, 1963

Director
U.S. Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

This morning, Mr. John E. Castles visited
me at my office at Fort Eustis, Virginia, and questioned me about
10 minutes regarding my interest in reports of sightings of
UFO (UFO) -- formerly I wrote to you in
1952 and two of my recent letters to local state agencies and
regarding the role of those agencies in processing UFO reports.

Mr. Castles stated that the objective of this interview was to
determine my official motive for writing as a private
citizen the letters he held in question. He also told me he was going to
prepare a "memorandum for the file" on this interview. I
that you furnish me a copy of this memorandum or report.

Yours very truly,

[ILLEGIBLE]

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memo

An FBI memorandum recommending the discontinuation of the annual review of UFO/flying saucer complaints, noting that the existing policy of referring such reports to the Air Force remains sufficient.

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum

TO : W. C. Sullivan [HANDWRITTEN: Cat]
FROM : W. R. Wannall [HANDWRITTEN: WRW]
SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
(FLYING SAUCERS)

DATE: 10/4/63

1 - Belmont
1 - Sullivan
1 - Wannall
1 - Wacks

[HANDWRITTEN: Wannall]

There appears to be no advantage to our continuing our yearly review of captioned matter.

In 1958 we adopted the practice of once a year reviewing complaints received concerning existence of flying saucers for the purpose of determining whether instructions in addition to those already issued to the field were necessary. The last memorandum dated 10/2/62 pointed out that our policy concerning unidentified flying objects was to conduct no investigation when received in the field but the field should submit the facts immediately to the Air Force. Our SAC Letters dated in 1949 and in 1952 emphasized the afore-mentioned policy and it does not appear that at this time further instructions to the field are necessary.

During the past 12 months we have received no complaints regarding flying saucers and during the past 24 months only one complaint was received, the facts of which were immediately referred to the Air Force.

ACTION:

Since it does not appear that continuation of our yearly review of the flying saucer situation is warranted, no further analysis or review of matters coming within this field will be conducted in the future. Action with respect to any complaints received, of course, will follow our policy.

JFW:klw [HANDWRITTEN: klw]
(5)

62-83894

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-432]
[HANDWRITTEN: REC-103]
[HANDWRITTEN: 53 OCT 11 1963]
[HANDWRITTEN: OCT 8 1963]

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memo

A memo discussing the lack of recent complaints regarding flying saucers and the policy for handling such reports, noting that no further instructions to field offices are currently necessary.

There appears to be no advantage to our
early review of captured matter.

If we anticipate a large volume of
complaints received concerning flying objects, the
purpose of determining whether instructions to
field offices issued to the field are necessary.
As stated in 10/25/52 policy our policy in
regard to objects was not to instruct the
field but the field should submit the facts to
[REDACTED] (UAP/UFO) in 1952. [REDACTED] and the
the above-mentioned policy and it appears that at
this time further instructions to the field are necessary.

During the past 11 months we have received no complaints
regarding flying saucers and the last 24 months only one
complaint was received. The facts of which are [REDACTED]
referred to the Air Force.

It does not appear that we continue to have
any flying saucer situation to warrant any
review of captured matter. [REDACTED] will
continue to report to us any complaints
we will follow our policy.

[HANDWRITTEN: 65 HS1 834228961 62 HQ 83894 Section 9]

[STAMP: REC-D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE OCT 7 4 20 PM '63]

[STAMP: REC-D SULLIVAN FBI-JUSTICE OCT 3 9 32 AM '63]

[STAMP: REC-D INSPECTOR ESP.N.I. C.R. BRANCH OCT 4 5 13 PM '63]

[STAMP: REC-D DOM INTELL DIV.]

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letter

A letter from a citizen to NASA proposing a theoretical propulsion system for unidentified flying objects, based on the author's own observations and research.

[HANDWRITTEN: Have just sent the original to addressee. It might be well to see that it don't get into the wrong hands]
Storm - Jade Mountain Mines
[HANDWRITTEN: Storm]
THE LOST MAYAN JADE MINES
CHIRIACO SUMMIT
VIA INDIO, CALIFORNIA
22nd Nov. 1963
STORM-JADE
"Treasure Jewel
of the Southwest"
• Nephrites
• Jadeites
• Jadeitic-jades
"ROCKHOUND
RARITIES"
• Pre-Jades
• Meta-Jadeites
• Orphicalcite
• Californite
• Precious Epidote
• Thulites
• Pastelites
• Cabbing Garnets
• Agatized Opalite
• Color & Wood Agates
• Spiderweb-lace Agate
• Jasper-Agate
• Cabbing Feldspars
• Color Chalcednies
• Color Dolomites
• Moss-Adventurine
• Rose & Crystal Quartz
• Verde Antigue
• Serpentine
• Pyroxenite
• Wonderstone
• Magnetite
• Color Hemitite
• Glossularite Crystals
• Diopside Crystals
• Actinolite
• All Combinations
STORM-JADE BUILDING
& DECORATIVE STONE
• Massive Epidote
• Color Dolomites
• Light "Driftwood"
• Polka-Dot Monzonite
• Color Iron Ores
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Office Of Scientific And Technical Information
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen: [HANDWRITTEN: Flying Discs]
I qualify myself as a layman, and amateur scientist in my own fields who has read your public documents, "Nuclear Rocket Propulsion," etc. I am also a person who has seen several unidentified flying objects. One of huge saucer shape performed certain feats at incredible speeds, far beyond the power of any propulsion system which we currently use. I am also familiar with the reported sightings of such craft for many centuries and in various places. I am also aware that the connecting link between energy and matter, the proton nucleus of hydrogen, was probably created by the electro-magnetic fusion of radio gallaxies in an original electron atmosphere. Quite naturally I have at various times researched pertinent subjects in an attempt to figure out how such interstellar space craft operate. Perhaps I'm like a lot of others who can't see the forest because of the trees. Yet I may have hit upon a workable system capable of being created with our present technology, materials and methods. In the interest of the United States first, I pass these on to you. They are embodied in a treatise upon which I am working titled "The Worlds And You In The Making." I quote:
"Were the unseen passengers of these space craft then borne along on atomic fusion motors which burned elemental matter, hydrogen, from interstellar space? Could they use a hydrogen motor flow sheet which begins with hydrogen intakes and suction compressors into a liquid hydrogen fuel tank? That from this continually unlimited fuel reserve second stage compressors convert the hydrogen into an expanding gas fed into a second semi-ready heater tank, with compressors upon each end to force the semi-ready fuel flow from the tank's center. And into a "pod" of four thermal reactors angled to fire to a central point behind outside thrust plates similiar to the feed end of a gaseous cavity reactor? That into this superheated hydrogen gas vortex another thermal reactor fires fissioning uranium vapor thereby creating the heat for controlled hydrogen fusion?
"Or is it possible that hydrogen fusion motors are composed of so simple a thing as the four thermal reactors angled to fire to a central point closely behind the outside
[HANDWRITTEN: REC-39 62-83894-433]
[HANDWRITTEN: 4 DEC 5 1963]
[HANDWRITTEN: DEC 2 1963]
[HANDWRITTEN: copy]
[HANDWRITTEN: no address]
[HANDWRITTEN: Edel]
REFERENCE:—U. S. Bureau of Mines 1961 Minerals Yearbook, Vol. 3

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letter

A letter from Barry Storm proposing a theoretical propulsion system for saucer-shaped craft using thermal reactors and controlled hydrogen fusion, with a hand-drawn sketch and a comment on the military implications for delivering atomic warheads.

page two,

thrust plates. And that into the vastly [REDACTED] perheated hydrogen gas vortex side streams of hydrogen are impacted together by
accelerator guns to cause controlled fusion? Is it possible that a saucer shaped craft with such motors fore and aft and upon each side could hover, set down and take off upon the downward thrust of the upper exhausting reactors alone and otherwise perform such instant changes in speed and direction as to leave human passengers unaffected by gravity considerations? Obviously these space travelers must have surpassed our own evolutionary stage of developement by thousands of years. They were as far ahead of us with their sight-barrier-breaking space craft as our own jet planes are ahead of the Pharoh boats of five thousand years ago."

All this might boil down to the following concept combinations which involve (1) four thermal reactors fire to one point (2) against an outside thrust plate from behind and similier in modified concept to the feed end of a gaseous cavity reactor, and, (3) into which superheated hydrogen vortex fissioning unranium vapor is fed to cause controlled hydrogen fusion for propulsive power, or into which vortex streams of impacting hydrogen atoms are fired by accelerator guns.

A rough sketch, sufficient to convey the idea might look like this:
[HANDWRITTEN: thermal reactors]
[HANDWRITTEN: heater tank]
[HANDWRITTEN: gaseous cavity reactor pattern]
[HANDWRITTEN: thrust plate]
[HANDWRITTEN: steering fins by release of pressure]
[HANDWRITTEN: U235]

In this critical time, and even if the concept only partly works, it may result, militarily, in being able to put an atomic warhead on Moscow in a matter of minutes instead of hours.

Sincerely yours,
[HANDWRITTEN: Barry Storm]
Barry Storm
[HANDWRITTEN: Calif]
[HANDWRITTEN: NOV 22 11 54 AM 59]

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letter

A letter from J. Edgar Hoover to Ray Montello stating that the FBI has not conducted an investigation into the matter Montello inquired about, as it falls outside the FBI's jurisdiction.

REC-18 62-83894-434 January 22, 1964 [HANDWRITTEN: 434] [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894] Mr. Ray Montello 2201 Rockefeller Road Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Dear Mr. Montello: I have received your letter of January 15th. In response to your inquiry, I cannot speak for the Central Intelligence Agency; however, the FBI has not conducted an investigation such as you mentioned inasmuch as this would not come within our investigative jurisdiction. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover Director [HANDWRITTEN: John Edgar Hoover] NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. SAW:med (3) med [HANDWRITTEN: 4 JAN 24 64] [HANDWRITTEN: Tolsan Belmont Mohr Casper Callahan Conrad DeLoach Evans Gale Rosen Sullivan Tavel Trotter Tele. Room Holmes Gandy]

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letter

A letter from Ray Montello to the FBI requesting confirmation or denial of rumors that the FBI and CIA have investigated UFOs and pressured citizens to remain silent about sightings.

2201 Rockefeller Rd.
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
Jan. 15, 1964

FBI
Office of Public Information
Washington 25, D.C.

Dear Sir;

A research group that I am in is presently engaged in the study of the subject of UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects), sometimes ludicrously termed "flying saucers".

Since our research takes us into every aspect of the subject, certain rumors and statements appear which we feel justify an examination to the fullest. One such statement is that, certain federal agencies, namely the FBI and CIA, have carried on private investigations of UFOs and/or that such agencies have, at times, worked in conjunction with the Air Force on its own study of the subject. Another such statement is that, agents of the intelligence bureaus (FBI and CIA) have, at times, pressured private citizens to keep quiet about the "mysterious objects" that they saw.

My group would be very glad if your agency would either confirm or deny the above statements regarding, of coarse, only the FBI and its agents (a similar letter to this will be written to the CIA). Your answer will be greatly appreciated.

[HANDWRITTEN: ack 1-22-64 SAW/md]
[HANDWRITTEN: CORRESPONDENCE]

Sincerely,
Ray Montello
Ray Montello

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memo

This FBI teletype from Albuquerque reports on a UAP sighting in Socorro, N.M., and an additional incident involving a witness named Orlando Gallegos at La Maderia, N.M.

P 8XJTW@\Z @
FBI WASH DC
3:06 AM MST DEFERRED 4/27/64 JNS
TO DIRECTOR
FROM ALBUQUERQUE 62-1028 3P
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT, SOCORRO, N.M., APRIL TWENTYFOUR SIXTYFOUR
INFORMATION CONCERNING.
RE ALBUQUERQUE TEL FOUR TWENTYFIVE LAST.
OSI, ALBUQUERQUE ADVISES INCIDENT NOT KNOWN TO BE CONNECTED
WITH MILITARY OR OPERATION CLOUD GAP.
AN ADDITIONAL INCIDENT HAS BEEN REPORTED AS HAPPENING AT
ONE AM, FOUR TWENTYSIX LAST, AT LA MADERIA, N.M., ABOUT SEVENTY MILES
NORTH OF SANTA FE, N.M. [HANDWRITTEN: B. APPROX. 1929]
CAPTAIN MARTIN VIGIL, NMSP, ESPANOLA, N.M., ADVISES HE
INTERVIEWED ANLY KNOWN WITNESS, ORLANDO GALLEGOS, AGE THIRTYFIVE, SOBER
AND FRIGHTENED, OF SANTA FE, N.M. ORLANDO WAS VISITING HIS FATHER
FRANK GALLEGOS AT LA MADERIA, ORLANDO WENT OUT TO TEND SOME
NOISY HORSES AT ABOUT ONE AM, FOUR TWENTYSIX LAST AND NOTED,
LOCATED ABOUT THREE HUNDRED FEET FROM HOUSE, SOMETHING SHAPED LIKE A
BUTANE TANK, POSSIBLY TWELVE TO FOURTEEN FEET HIGH, AND "LONG AS
A TELEPHONE POLE". APPARENTLY ON THE GROUND AND SURRONDED WITH
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memo

This memo from the Albuquerque FBI office reports on an unidentified flying object incident in Socorro, New Mexico, involving a witness named Orlando Gallegos.

FROM: ALBUQUERQUE 62-1058
TO: DIRECTOR
DATE: 4/24/64
SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT, N.M., APRIL 24, 1964
INFORMATION CONCERNING.

RE ALBUQUERQUE LETTER TO DIRECTOR DATED 4/24/64.

120. ALBUQUERQUE ADVISES INCIDENT NOT KNOWN TO BE CONNECTED WITH MILITARY OR OPERATION GROUND GAP.

ADDITIONAL INCIDENT HAS BEEN REPORTED AS HAPPENING AT SOCORRO, N.M., ABOUT SEVENTY MILES NORTH OF DATA, N.M.

CAPTAIN MARTIN VIVID, N.M., ADVISES INTERVIEWED KNOWN WITNESS, ORLANDO GALLEGOS, AGE THIRTY, AND REPORTED THAT ORLANDO WAS VISITING A RELATIVE AT DATA, N.M. ORLANDO WENT OUT TO TEND TO SOME HORSES ABOUT ONE A.M. AND NOTED A LEGGED OBJECT. A PARACHUTE WAS OBSERVED AND ANNOUNCED WITH HIGH AND LOW SOUNDS.

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memo

A brief memo stating that the FBI Albuquerque office is not investigating two reported incidents, which military officials have confirmed are not part of any military exercise.

ADVISED. NO INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED BY FBI, ALBUQUERQUE. LIAISON BEING MAINTAINED. MILITARY OFFICERS CONTACTED ADVISE THE TWO INCIDENTS REPORTED ARE NOT A PART OF A MILITARY EXERCISE TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND TO DATE HAVE NOEXPLANATION. BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTENENT DEVELOPMENTS. END LLD FBI WASH DC P [HANDWRITTEN: CC-Mr. DeLoach]

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memo

A teletype message from FBI Washington D.C. regarding an investigation in Albuquerque, noting that military officials have no explanation for two reported incidents.

ADVISED. INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED BY FBI ALBUQUERQUE.
LIAISON BEING MAINTAINED.
MILITARY OFFICERS CONTACTED ADVISE THE TWO INCIDENTS REPORTED
ARE NOT A PART OF A MILITARY EXERCISE TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND TO
DATE HAVE NOEXPLANATION.
BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS.
END
FTD
FBI WASH DC

REC'D TELETYPE UNIT
FBI
APR 27 6 16 AM '64

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memo

This document is a teletype memo regarding an unidentified flying object sighting reported in Socorro, New Mexico, on April 2, 1964, including various internal FBI routing stamps.

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
COMMUNICATIONS SECTION
APR 2 1964
TELETYPE

INFORMATION CONCERNING UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT, APRIL 2, 1964.

INFORMATION RECEIVED THIS DATE FROM [REDACTED] INDICATES THAT
[REDACTED] REPORTED A PHENOMENON, NATURE UNKNOWN, THAT
FANTASY, POLICE DEPARTMENT, OCCURRED. THAT
FIVE MILES WHILE IN SOUTH AREA OF SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO, FLEW
SKY TO SOUTHWEST, WHICH HE DESCRIBED TO CHECK IF BELIEVE IT
SHOCK IN AREA HAD BEYOND US.

WHILE TRAVELING IN ISOLATED AREA APPROXIMATELY
SOUTH OF SOCORRO, NOTED IN [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED]
TEST, TRAVELING AT LEAST WHILE UPON GLANCING UP
TO SEE OVERTURNED AUTOMOBILE. TWO PERSONS [REDACTED]
COULD NOT BE PRESENT TO OBSERVE.

TRAVEL OVER ROUGH ROAD TO OBJECT
FROM OBJECT AND NEARBY TO [REDACTED]
[REDACTED].

[HANDWRITTEN: THE ABOVE IS A SUMMARY OF THE TELETYPE]

RECEIVED - CONRAD
APR 27 12 05 PM '64

RECEIVED
FBI
LABORATORY DIVISION
APR 27 3 14 PM '64

PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY
FBI
LABORATORY

REC-D HELMONT
FBI JUSTICE
APR 27 11 07 AM '64

RECEIVED-TOLSON
APR 27 10 33 AM '64

FBI
U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE
APR 27 9 11 AM '64

RECEIVED-DIRECTOR
APR 27 2 47 PM '64

REC'D-MOHR
REC'D B I
FBI-LABORATORY
APR 25 7 59 PM '64

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This document describes the observation of an oval-shaped object by a witness named Zamora, mentions Captain R. T. Holder's involvement, and notes that the military is conducting an operation called Cloud Gap in New Mexico.

RECTANGULAR TYPE PATTERN AVERAGING ABOUT TWELVE FEET APART.

ZAMORA STATES OBJECT WAS OVAL SHAPED, SIMILAR TO FOOTBALL, POSSIBLY TWENTY FEET LONG, AND HAD A RED INSIGNIA ABOUT THIRTY INCHES HIGH AND TWO FEET WIDE, CENTERED ON OBJECT. NO OTHER WITNESSES KNOWN TO NOISE, FLAME OR OBJECT.

CAPTAIN R. T. HOLDER, UP RANGE COMMANDER, STALLION RANGE CENTER, SOCORRO, N.M., ADVISED AT ONCE APRIL TWENTY FOUR AND IS HANDLING.

MILITARY PRESENTLY CONDUCTING OPERATION KNOWN AS CLOUD GAP WHICH IS JOINT OPERATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND ARMY CONTROL, DISARMAMENT AGENCY IN SOUTHWEST STATES INCLUDING NEW MEXICO. NOT KNOWN IF ABOVE INCIDENT RELATES TO CLOUD GAP.

CONSIDERABLE INTEREST OF PRESS IN MATTER. ALBUQUERQUE CONDUCTING NO INVESTIGATION, IS MAINTAINING LIAISON WITH MILITARY. BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS.

END

WA NHH

FBI WASH DC

TUP

[HANDWRITTEN: cc De Loach]

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This FBI teletype reports on a UFO sighting in Socorro, New Mexico, by police officer Lonnie Zamora, who observed a whitish object and two figures before it departed at high speed.

FBI ALBUQUEE
537 PM MST URGENT 4-25-64 RGL APR 25 1964 [HANDWRITTEN: Well advised 4/26/64] TELETYPE
TO DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM SAC, ALBUQUERQUE 62-NEW
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT, SOCORRO, N.M. APR TWENTY FOUR, SIXTYFOUR
INFORMATION CONCERNING.
INFORMATION RECEIVED APR TWENTY FOUR AND TWENTY FIVE, FROM
LONNIE ZAMORA, CONSIDERED SOBER, DEPENDABLE, MATURE, NOT OF
FANTASY, OFFICER OF POLICE DEPARTMENT SOCORRO, N.M. THAT AT ABOUT
FIVE FIFTY PM MST, WHILE IN SOUTH AREA OF SOCORRO NOTED FLAME IN
SKY TO SOUTHWEST, WHICH HE DECIDED TO CHECK OUT IN BELIEF DYNAMITE
SHACK IN AREA HAD BLOWN UP.
WHILE TRAVELING IN ISOLATED AREA APPROXMATELY ONE MILE
SOUTH AREA OF SOCORRO, NOTED IN DEPRESSION ABOUT EIGHT HUNDRED
FEET AWAY WHITISH OBJECT WHICH, UPON GLANCING AT SAME, APPEARED
TO BE OVERTURNED AUTOMOBILE. TWO PERSONS IN APPARENT WHITE
COVERALLS WERE ADJACENT TO OBJECT.
THEN TRAVELED OVER ROUGH ROAD TO SPOT ABOUT ONE HUNDRED
THREE FEET FROM OBJECT AND ABOUT TWENTY TO TWENTY FIVE FEET HIGHER.
NO PERSONS VISIBLE. HEARD TWO OR THREE LOUD THUMPS, LESS THAN
A SECOND APART, THEN WITH A ROAR AND BLUISH AND ORANGE FLAMES,
OBJECT SLOWLY VERTICALLY ROSE TO ABOUT CAR HEIGHT, THEN NOISE AND
FLAME STOPPED AND OBJECT TOOK OFF AT HIGH SPEED IN STRAIGHT LINE AND
ALMOST HOROZONTALLY TO DISAPPEAR OVER DISTANT MOUNTAIN.
ZAMORA, GREATLY FRIGHTENED, RADIOED HIS OBSERVATIONS AND
NMSP SERGEANT AND SOCORRO COUNTY UNDERSHERIFF, QUICKLY ON SCENE,
NOTED FOUR SMALL IRREGULARLY SHAPED SMOULDERING AREAS AND FOUR
REGULAR DEPRESSED AREAS APPROXIMATELY SIXTEEN BY SIX INCHES IN
END PAGE ONE [HANDWRITTEN: MR. MOHR FOR THE DIRECTOR] [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-436]

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This page is a blank sheet containing only various FBI date and office receipt stamps.

REC'D
DOM INTELL DIV
APR 27 12:50 PM '64

REC'D - SULLIVAN
FBI - JUSTICE

APR 27 12 17 PM '64

REC'D BELMONT
FBI - JUSTICE

APR 27 10 45 AM '64

APR 28 1964

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This memo details witness observations of an oval-shaped object with a red insignia, mentions Captain R. T. Holder's involvement, and notes that the military is conducting an operation called 'Cloud Gap' in the region.

RECTANGULAR TYPE PATTERN AVERAGING ABOUT TWELVE FEET APART.

ZAMORA STATES OBJECT WAS OVAL SHAPED, SIMILAR TO FOOTBALL, POSSIBLY TWENTY FEET LONG, AND HAD A RED INSIGNIA ABOUT THIRTY INCHES HIGH AND TWO FEET WIDE, CENTERED ON OBJECT. NO OTHER WITNESSES KNOWN TO NOISE,- FLAME OR OBJECT.

CAPTAIN R. T. HOLDER, UP RANGE COMMANDER, STALLION RANGE CENTER, SOCORRO, N.M., ADVISED AT ONCE APRIL TWENTY FOUR AND IS HANDLING.

MILITARY PRESENTLY CONDUCTING OPERATION KNOWN AS CLOUD GAP WHICH IS JOINT OPERATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND ARMY CONTROL, DISARMAMENT AGENCY IN SOUTHWEST STATES INCLUDING NEW MEXICO. NOT KNOWN IF ABOVE INCIDENT RELATES TO CLOUD GAP.

CONSIDERABLE INTEREST OF PRESS IN MATTER. ALBUQUERQUE CONDUCTING NO INVESTIGATION, IS MAINTAINING LIAISON WITH MILITARY. BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS.

END

WA NHH

FBI WASH DC

TUP

[HANDWRITTEN: cc De Loach]

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This page is a collection of various FBI Laboratory and Division date stamps indicating receipt of a document between April 30 and May 4, 1964.

RECEIVED CONRAD
MAY 1 2 29 PM '64
F B I
LABORATORY DIVISION

RECEIVED
MAY 1 3 56 PM '64
HYSICS & CHEMISTRY
F B I
LABORATORY

REC'D
FBI LABORATORY
MAY 1 3 32 PM '64

REC'D
DOM INTELL DIV
APR 30 4 25 PM

[HANDWRITTEN: MAY 4 1964 5 2]

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A brief memo regarding coordination between Captain Holder and Major Conner concerning reported incidents.

AQ 62-1028

It may be noted that Captain HOLDER immediately contacted proper military personnel concerning this incident.

Liaison will be maintained with Major CONNER, who advised he has received several more reported incidents to which he will give attention.

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This memorandum details the investigation of a UFO sighting in Socorro, New Mexico, involving Captain R.T. Holder, SA D. Arthur Byrnes, Jr., and Officer Lonnie Zamora, including the collection of statements and diagrams.

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
5010-104
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum

TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 5/8/64
FROM : SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (62-1028) (C) [HANDWRITTEN: Of Flying Saucers]
SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
APRIL 24, 1964
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE)

Re Albuquerque airtel to Bureau, 4/28/64, and
Bureau airtel to Albuquerque, 4/28/64.

As noted in Albuquerque airtel, Captain R. T.
HOLDER, Up Range Commander, Stallion Range Center,
Socorro, N. M., was immediately advised, 4/24/64, of the
facts in this case. He observed the site of the incident,
4/24/64, and made measurements while SA D. ARTHUR BYRNES,
JR. was placing rocks around the four earth indentations
and around one other mark at the site.

Late 4/24/64 and into 4/25/64, Captain HOLDEN,
who is with the U. S. Air Force, and SA BYRNES interviewed
Officer LONNIE ZAMORA of the Socorro Police Department. [HANDWRITTEN: 606 Reservoir Street Socorro N. Mexico]

SA BYRNES typed up a statement like account
from Officer ZAMORA as given by ZAMORA under lengthy
interrogation. Captain HOLDER diagramed his measurements
of the scene. [HANDWRITTEN: K]

Early 4/25/64, Captain HOLDER and SA BYRNES
delivered the original and a copy of ZAMORA's statements
and Captain HOLDER's diagrams to the authorities at
Stallion Site, approximately 30 miles southeast of Socorro.

Two letterhead memorandums are enclosed, one
from Officer ZAMORA and one of observations of SA BYRNES.
Also enclosed is a copy of charts made by Captain HOLDER
of the pertinent area.

(2) - Bureau (Encls. 10)
1 - Albuquerque
DAB/dac [HANDWRITTEN: 1 xerox copy made of drawing cc of each enclosure to OSI by JFW 5-26-64.]
(3)
REC-41 62-83894-438
12 MAY 11 1964
56 MAY 26 1964 198 [HANDWRITTEN: ENCL. BEHIND FILE]

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This page contains a procedural instruction to refer all inquiries regarding the subject matter to Major William R. Conner at Kirtland Air Force Base.

AQ 62-1028

Calls concerning subject matter are being
referred immediately to Major WILLIAM R. CONNER, Safety
Officer, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque.

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This memorandum from M. A. Jones to Mr. DeLoach discusses a manuscript by Larry W. Bryant titled 'Let's Challenge the UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) Censors' and details Bryant's interactions with the FBI regarding his UFO research.

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum

TO : Mr. DeLoach
FROM : M. A. Jones
SUBJECT: LARRY W. BRYANT
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
ARTICLE ON UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

[HANDWRITTEN: Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy]
[HANDWRITTEN: Flying Discs]
[HANDWRITTEN: V]
[HANDWRITTEN: D.J. Bryant]

DATE: 5-23-64

BACKGROUND:
On 5-21-64 the Department of Defense delivered at the Bureau a manuscript by captioned individual entitled "Let's Challenge the UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) Censors." The Department of the Army, according to the transmittal form from the Department of Defense, has no objection to the publication of the article. The FBI's attention was directed to page 6. Also included with the manuscript was a copy of the author's transmittal letter to the Department of the Army stating he would like to know the name, rank/grade, title and office of each person who actually conducts the review of Bryant's article. A review of the article revealed it is a criticism of the Department of Defense's policy with regard to issuing clearances of articles relative to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), particularly when the author is employed by the U. S. Army as in the case of Bryant. The article is in essence a history of Bryant's problems in getting articles published on UFO.

References to the FBI are as follows: On page 2, Bryant indicates he will reveal the role played by the FBI in monitoring UFO research activities of Army civilian employees. On page 6, Bryant refers to his being interviewed on 9-17-63 by Special Agent John S. Castles of our Norfolk Office. Bryant states SA Castles contacted him in response to Bryant's letter of 7-23-63 to the Sheriff of Sussex County, Virginia, requesting UFO sighting data. Bryant alleged that SA Castles inquired about Bryant's letter to the Sussex County Sheriff as well as to a similar letter dated 8-8-63 to the Commander of the Norfolk, Virginia, Naval Base. Bryant claims he asked SA Castles if it was customary for the FBI to question people who expressed an interest in UFO. SA Castles replied in the negative and added that "Since his office was queried by the addressees of the two letters he was just seeking information on which he could write a 'memorandum for the files.'" Bryant also states that SA Castles volunteered the following: "If the FBI has any such data (on UFO sightings), it is probably of an intelligence nature and thus would be unavailable to the public and to private individuals."

INFORMATION IN BUREAU FILES:
Bureau files reveal an inquiry from Bryant to the Director in February, 1959, regarding the investigation of UFO. He was informed the FBI does not investigate matters of this nature and the jurisdiction of UFO is within the Department of the Air Force.

1 - Mr. Tolson 1 - Mr. DeLoach
1 - Mr. Sullivan 1 - Liaison Section
JMM:par
(7) ENCLOSURE
[HANDWRITTEN: 42-83894-439]
[HANDWRITTEN: REG-26]
[HANDWRITTEN: JUN 8 1964]
[HANDWRITTEN: MORE]
[HANDWRITTEN: CRIME RESEARCH]

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This page is a collection of various FBI date-stamps and routing stamps indicating receipt of a document by different offices and individuals between May 25, 1964, and June 11, 1964.

MR JONES
JUN 11 11 29 AM '64
RECEIVED
FBI

MR JONES
JUN 5 11 36 AM '64
RECEIVED
FBI

REC'D
INTELL DIV
MAY 27 10 26 AM '64

MR JONES
MAY 25 7 20 PM
RECEIVED
FBI

MAY 25 8 57 AM '64

REC'D DE LOACH
FBI
MAY 25 4 32 PM '64

REC'D BELMONT
FBI JUSTICE
MAY 25 1 00 PM '64

REC'D-TOLSON'S OFFICE
MAY 25 2 31 PM '64

REC'D DE LOACH
FBI
JUN 5 10 26 AM '64

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This memo details an FBI interview with Larry W. Bryant regarding his interest in UFO sightings and his correspondence with military officials, recommending that the Department of Defense be informed of inaccuracies in Bryant's manuscript regarding the FBI's role.

M. A. Jones to DeLoach
Re: LARRY W. BRYANT

By letter dated 9/17/63, Bryant advised he had been interviewed on that date by SA Castles (Senior Resident Agent, Newport News, Virginia, assigned Norfolk Office, EOD 2/2/48, GS-13) regarding Bryant's interest in reports of sightings of UFO. According to Bryant, Castles stated he was contacting him in connection with his inquiries and that he intended to prepare "a memorandum for the files." Bryant requested a copy of SA Castles memorandum. Prior to responding to Bryant, the Norfolk Office advised as follows: Bryant has directed a voluminous amount of correspondence to military officials in the area and as Bryant was employed by the Department of the Army, Fort Eustis, Virginia, the G-2 Section of the Second Army, Fort Meade, Maryland, was conducting a background check of Bryant. The Norfolk Office was in receipt of several letters directed to other government agencies which were subsequently forwarded to the Norfolk Office. This included a letter to the Commanding Officer, Headquarters, Aircraft Fleet, Atlantic U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 6/15/60; Commanding Officer, Cape Charles Air Force Station, Cape Charles, Virginia, 8/7/58; Commander, U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 8/8/63; Sheriff's Office, Sussex County, postmarked Fort Eustis, Virginia, 7/23/63.

Bryant was interviewed on 9/17/63 by SA Castles in order to obtain background information concerning him in order to reply to the correspondence from the Sussex County Sheriff's Office and the U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, mentioned above. At the conclusion of the interview, Bryant wanted to know what would be done about the information he furnished SA Castles at which time he was told that the information he furnished would be made a matter of record in FBI files.

Bryant was subsequently advised by in-absence letter of 9/27/63 that the confidential nature of our files would preclude complying with his request (the copy of SA Castles' memorandum concerning his interview with Bryant.)

It appears that the reference to the FBI on page 6 of Bryant's manuscript is not completely true. However, it has the effect of leaving the wrong impression; the FBI was not investigating Bryant but was merely interviewing him in order to respond to inquiries directed to us from other agencies. SA Castles did not interview Bryant merely for the purpose of writing "a memorandum for the files" but that his interview of Bryant would be made a matter of record in FBI files. Also, the phraseology used by Bryant regarding SA Castles' reference to the confidential nature of FBI files could be misleading. These points should be brought to the attention of the Department of Defense.

RECOMMENDATION:
That Bryant's manuscript on UFO be returned to the Department of Defense by our liaison representative with that agency at which time that agency can be informed that the FBI does not agree with Bryant's portrayal of his interview by the FBI or his misrepresentation of the Bureau's role in investigating of UFO. However, the Department of Defense should not attribute these comments to the FBI and we are deferring to their judgments as to authorizing publication of the article. [HANDWRITTEN: 6-3-64 Lt. Col. T.M. Baisley, OSD, admin.]

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This page is an introductory section of an article titled 'LET'S CHALLENGE THE UFO CENSORS' by Larry W. Bryant, discussing the author's experience as a Department of the Army civilian writing about UFOs and the requirement for security review of his work.

[HANDWRITTEN: UFOs]

LET'S CHALLENGE THE UFO CENSORS
by
Larry W. Bryant

Before you see this article in print, it will have been submitted to appropriate Defense Department authorities for security review and clearance. Why? Because, under U. S. Army regulations, its author is in duty bound to have its contents examined for adherence to accuracy, propriety, and security. And the process applies not just to this article, but to any others he might write on the military aspect of Unidentified Flying Objects.

While employed as a Department of the Army civilian, I have been writing for the past six years unofficial critiques of the Federal Government's role in UFO research. I have confronted and withstood the obvious objections to my writing on such a controversial subject (e.g., "biting the hand that feeds you"), and I can only say to my detractors: "Someone must do it. Someone must challenge the UFO censors, assuming they exist." Proof of their existence has been offered by at least two of my previously cleared manuscripts and by one that failed to hurdle the review-clearance obstacle. As to exactly how much longer I can speak out freely for what I believe without bringing

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-439]
ENCLOSURE

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The author discusses their intent to investigate the Defense Department's manuscript clearance policies and the role of the FBI and G-2 in monitoring UFO research, while recounting a 1958 incident at Fort Monroe where they requested UFO reports from USCONARC personnel.

the censors directly upon my head is your guess.

Meantime, if this gets cleared, you may share in
this, my latest quasi-official challenge. You will share
by becoming informed of the existing policies and methodology of the Defense Department's public information
program -- that part of the program which covers the review-
clearance of manuscripts written for personal publication
by the department's employees. You will share in my
evaluation of the roles played by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation and the Army's intelligence body (G-2) in
monitoring the UFO research activities of an Army civilian
employee.

* * *

We return first to 1958, to Fort Monroe, Va., headquarters of the U. S. Continental Army Command (USCONARC),
where I was employed for two years. As part of my early
interest in aerial phenomena, I had an unofficial notice
published in the Fort Monroe Daily Bulletin for September
22, 1958. The notice requested USCONARC personnel to report
their UFO sightings to me for analysis. It developed that
fulfillment of my request would be in violation of two
classified Army directives covering the official processing
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The author describes their interrogation by Army Counter-Intelligence Corps members at Fort Monroe regarding UFOs and their subsequent efforts to publish a report on the military's attitude toward UFOs, which faced censorship by USCONARC.

of such reports. During my ensuing interrogation by two Army Counter-Intelligence Corps members at Fort Monroe, I became fully aware that UFO's, or flying saucers, were being treated with grave respect by our military intelligence experts; so, I decided to reveal their official, behind-the-scenes attitude to the public, doing so in a lengthy report issued in 1960. The report 1 had taken five months to make the rounds of the review-clearance mill, but was finally cleared for publication in February 1960.

Despite a subsequent admonition from the Civilian Personnel Officer at Fort Monroe to give up my campaign of seeking the truth about UFO secrecy, I have continued to amass evidence against the censors. And the censors still persist in making themselves [HANDWRITTEN: unknown?] known to me. It is certainly a vicious cycle of verbal pushing and pulling, with the victor of the conflict being not really myself or the censors but you readers, who represent the general public.

* * *

The next episode concerns a draft newspaper "letter to the editor" that I wrote in the spring of 1959, and which I duly submitted to USCONARC for review and clearance. USCONARC declined to clear the manuscript, asserting, among other things, the following nonconcurrences:

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This page contains a numbered list of policy statements regarding the release of UFO information by the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army, followed by a personal narrative from an individual who transferred from Fort Monroe to Fort Eustis in 1960.

(1) "The official censorship, ridicule and silence as stated are not true, nor is the statement 'conceal vital UFO data'. Instead it would be more correct to state that the policy of the Department of Defense is not to release UFO data not substantiated by fact. [HANDWRITTEN: ? chastisement? DA]

(2) "Inference is made of chastism in efforts to obtain information about UFO when in fact the control of such information follows an established policy. The Department of Defense must maintain such controls to insure that data released is based on fact."

(3) "Attempts to extract UFO data from this headquarters [USCONARC] cannot be met. Suggest contact be made with . . . the U. S. Air Force. Any matter received should be considered privileged information and not for release to the public.

(4) "The statements contained herein are not an attempt at 'censorship'. The Army encourages its . . . personnel to speak and write, as long as they stick to the facts, do not reveal classified information, and meet standards of propriety." 2

* * *

Shortly after I transferred from Fort Monroe to
the U. S. Army Transportation School at Fort Eustis, Va.,
I again pulled my end of our tug of war. I wanted to
quelch rumors that UFO's were secret terrestrial weapons.
Pursuing this angle, I wrote privately to the Combat Develop-
ment agency at Eustis on March 13, 1960, and asked whether

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The author recounts being summoned by Col. Frank O. Adams to explain inquiries regarding saucer-like craft, citing a military policy at Fort Eustis that requires reporting unusual requests for information to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2.

they had been engaged in producing or testing a saucer-like craft during the 1952 sighting crisis. I never got an answer; instead the post G-2, Col. Frank O. Adams, summoned me to his office and instructed me to explain the motives for my inquiry.

After assuring Col. Adams that I had not intended to undermine local security measures, but had merely posed an honest question, he recommended I be more prudent in the future. Here, we mustn't reproach Col. Adams too severely, because his job was to abide by the military intelligence axiom of "never underestimate a potential enemy." This axiom no doubt inspired the following Eustis policy, a policy which was probably the basis for Col. Adams's investigation:

"A great part of the information sought by people who do not have the best interests of the United States at heart is obtained from unclassified sources through apparently innocent requests. Any unusual request for information concerning the installation, our personnel, or other data, should be brought to the attention of the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2."

* * *

You may see now that the sources as well as the fruits of my UFO research are subject to scrutiny by all interested authorities. This fact became even clearer several months

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The author recounts a visit from FBI agent John S. Castles regarding the author's inquiries into UFO sightings and his writings on the subject.

ago when I was finishing the groundwork for my recently published article, "A Hard Look at UFO News Management," 4 which was cleared by the Defense Department on October 10, 1963.

Here is how it began. On July 23, 1963, I wrote to the Sheriff of Sussex County, Va., requesting any UFO sighting data that he might possess. While on duty at Fort Eustis the afternoon of September 17, I received a 10-minute visit from local FBI agent John S. Castles. Not only did Mr. Castles inquire about the Sussex letter, but also about a similar letter I sent on August 8, 1963, to the Commander of the Norfolk (Va.) Naval Base. Upon furnishing Mr. Castles the information he desired on my Civil Service position and my UFO writings, I asked if it were customary for the FBI to interrogate anybody who expresses an interest in UFO's. He said no, that since his office was queried by the addressees of the two letters he was just seeking information on which he could write a "memorandum for the files." Mr. Castles volunteered the following: "If the FBI has any such data [on UFO sightings], it is probably of an intelligence nature and thus would be unavailable to the public and to private individuals."

Again, the "authorities" have shown a serious, persuasive concern about the writings of a private citizen on objects

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This page discusses the review and clearance process for manuscripts concerning military subjects, specifically referencing Air Force Manual 190-4 and Air Force Regulation 200-2 in the context of UFO-related publications.

which supposedly do not warrant such attention -- objects which, officially, are identifiable for the most part as natural aerial phenomena or some other familiar, harmless manifestation.

How can the over-all review-clearance system be manipulated by the UFO censors? Take as an authoritative answer the following excerpt from a letter written to me by a local USAF official:

". . . Chapter 4, Section B, paragraph 2a(7), of Air Force Manual 190-4, 6 June 1960, says in part: 'When the . . . manuscript concerns military subjects, national, or foreign affairs, it will be submitted to SAF-OI to review for accuracy, propriety . . . and to obtain final clearance from the Department of Defense. This policy applies to Air Force active duty personnel, retired personnel, civilian employees, and members of the civilian components.' SAF-OI is the symbol for the Office of Information, Secretary of the Air Force.

"Another directive, Air Force Regulation 200-2, governs activities as they relate to Unidentified Flying Objects. This regulation says only that base Information Officers may examine manuscripts which are submitted to them to be sure they are factual and accurate. The same groups of persons as indicated above, according to this regulation, may not use Air Force material on Unidentified Flying Objects for their writings." 5

Quite a challenge, isn't it? But as long as you and I are willing to meet it, there is still the hope that the censors will admit defeat and capitulate. You may be asking yourself, "If the censors do exist, then why is Bryant allowed to continue publishing his manuscripts?" That has been my question, too, and the only solution I can offer is that freedom of information has yet to perish entirely in America.

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This page contains a list of five references cited in a report, including publications, interoffice forms, and official letters, followed by the signature of Larry W. Bryant.

REFERENCES

1. From Within the Blackout: An Analysis of Secrecy on the Local UFO Scene; dated April 1, 1960; 52 pp., mimeographed, published by the Air Research Group, 5603 Madison Avenue, Newport News, Va. 23605.

2. Contained in an interoffice Disposition Form, titled "Request for Clearance to Publish Letter-to-the Editor." The two-page reply originated from the USCONARC Information Section on August 26, 1959, and was written by a Mr. Burkert and signed by Col. L. J. M. Mulhall.

3. As prescribed by the Fort Eustis Daily Bulletin for March 9, 1964.

4. Fate Magazine (Evanston, Ill.), February 1964.

5. The letter is dated October 3, 1963; it is signed by Lt. Col. Robert E. Hervey, Chief, Community Relations Division, U. S. Air Force Tactical Air Command, Langley Air Force Base, Va.

Larry W Bryant

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A letter from J. Edgar Hoover to Hayden Hewes explaining that the FBI does not investigate UFO reports and refers them to the Air Force, followed by an internal note regarding Hewes' background and a previous incident involving a Socorro police officer.

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-440]
July 13, 1964

Mr. Hayden Hewes
Associate Director
Interplanetary Intelligence of
Unidentified Flying Objects
3005 West Eubanks
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Dear Mr. Hewes:

Your letter of July 5th has been received.

It has been the FBI's long-standing policy not to conduct investigations regarding information this Bureau receives about unidentified flying objects since such matters are not within our jurisdiction. All such data is immediately sent to the Department of the Air Force for its consideration.

Sincerely yours,

J. Edgar Hoover
Director

NOTE: Bufiles contain nothing derogatory concerning Hewes and we have had one prior communication from him in which he requested an article by the Director for inclusion in a publication he was inaugurating in connection with his organization. His request was refused. Bufiles reflect that an individual who claimed to have sighted an unknown flying object was interviewed by a representative of this Bureau in the company of a United States Air Force officer. The individual interviewed was a police officer of the Socorro, New Mexico, Police Department. No additional investigation was conducted by this Bureau with regard to that incident. Correspondent was not advised that a copy of his communication was sent to the Department of the Air Force since he indicates he has special authorization to review Air Force files. We do not know whether or not this is true and it is believed a copy should be sent to the Air Force in order that they will be placed on notice that this correspondent is making this statement to obtain information from other agencies. Referral made by form.

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This is a cover page containing an FBI date stamp from July 13, 1964.

RECEIVED DIRECTOR
F B I
JUL 13 12 54 PM '64

[HANDWRITTEN: 4/10]

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letter

A letter from Hayden Hewes of the Interplanetary Intelligence of Unidentified Flying Objects (IIOUFO) to FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover requesting information regarding the FBI's investigation into a UFO sighting in Socorro, New Mexico.

RESEARCH
INVESTIGATION
ANALYSIS

INTERPLANETARY INTELLIGENCE
OF
UNIDENTIFIED
FLYING I. I. O. U. F. O. OBJECTS
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
July 5, 1964

W. F. RIEFER
Director
H. C. HEWES
Associate Director
J. MANEY
Deputy Director

Mr. John Edgar Hoover
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington 25, D.C.

Dear Mr. Hoover:

Again thank you for your letter of August 31, 1959.

The IIOUFO has been investigating UFO and flying
saucer sightings since August 1958. We have a State
Representative in most of the 50 states, and in seven
foreign countries. We have a Scientific Panel of known
scientist and a Technial Advisory Board of known saucer
researchers.

I have received special authorization from the Department
of the Air Force in Washington to visit Wright Patterson
Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio for the purpose of viewing
the Air Force Files on their saucer investigation since
1948. Among the sightings we are interested in is one
recent one, Soccorro, New Mexico, April 25, 1964. This
sighting was observed by several different people in diff
erent towns in New Mexico. According to the AP , it was
stated that the FBI was investigating this sighting.

Would it be possible to obtain the results of your invest-
igation? I was appreciate any information you could give
us.

Thank you. Trusting to hear from you in the near future.

Very truly yours,
[HANDWRITTEN: Hayden Hewes]
Hayden Hewes,
Associate Director

[HANDWRITTEN: 13
ack 7/10/64
DFC:em/alb
mml]

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-440]

12 JUL 14 1964

Hayden Hewes
Associate Director
IIOUFO
3005 W. Eubanks
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

[HANDWRITTEN: CORRESPONDENCE
C10]

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letter

A letter from J. Edgar Hoover to Charles E. Bilbo declining to provide information from FBI files regarding Harold T. Wilkins or his book, 'Flying Saucers On The Attack.'

November 16, 1964

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-441]

Mr. Charles E. Bilbo
Post Office Box 594
Orange, Texas 77631

Dear Mr. Bilbo:

Your letter of November 9th, with enclosure,
has been received.

While I would like to be of assistance in con-
nection with your inquiry, I must advise that information
contained in the files of the FBI is confidential and available
only for official use, pursuant to regulations of the Department
of Justice. Please do not infer either that we do or do not have
information of the type you mentioned. I hope you will under-
stand my inability to be of aid.

Sincerely yours,

J. Edgar Hoover

Los Angeles - Enclosures (2)
Attention SAC: Bufiles contain nothing identifiable regarding
Harold T. Wilkins or his book, "Flying Saucers On The Attack."

SAW:des (3)
[HANDWRITTEN: des]
[HANDWRITTEN: 362]
[HANDWRITTEN: 6 NOV 23 1964]

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letter

A letter from Charles E. Bilbo to J. Edgar Hoover requesting information on a reported UFO incident involving two visitors from outer space, as described in Harold T. Wilkins' book 'Flying Saucers On The Attack'.

Monday, November 9, 1964
Post Office Box 594
Orange, Texas 77631

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Department of Justice
9th Street and Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Hoover:

[HANDWRITTEN: U.S.A] Enclosed with this letter is a sheet of condensed facts concerning two supposed visitors from outer space, which is taken from Harold T. Wilkins book "Flying Saucers On The Attack." Since the F. B. I. was reportedly involved in the investigation I would like to know if the story concerning the supposed visit is true, a possiblity, or just plain science fiction.

If the story is true and/or if the F. B. I. has a report on this case in its files, I would appreciate a copy of that report. If it is impossible to forward me a complete copy of the report please sendda summary of the report.

I realize this story sounds fantastic but I would appreciate a reply, since it is actually suppose to have occurred. [HANDWRITTEN: W]

Sincerely yours,
Charles E. Bilbo
Charles E. Bilbo

[HANDWRITTEN: REC-1 62-83894-441]

1 NOV 17 1964

[HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE ach/11-16-64 Saw/des mme]

[HANDWRITTEN: CORRESPONDENCE]

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other

This page contains a handwritten note and FBI date stamps from November 1964.

[HANDWRITTEN: Charles 3 [ILLEGIBLE]]

REC'D-CORR & TOURS
FBI
NOV 12 9 31 AM '64

NOV 1 2 1964

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memo

This document summarizes a report from Harold T. Wilkins' book 'Flying Saucers On The Attack' regarding two extraterrestrial visitors who allegedly landed in the Mojave Desert in 1952 and were investigated by the FBI.

2.                                          Monday, November 9, 1964

FACTS concerning two mysterious visitors from outer space as reported
in Harold T. Wilkins "Flying Saucers On The Attack," published by Cit-
adel Press (New York) 1954.

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Concerns two men hired on or about January 20,
1953 in Los Angeles, California by official in attorneys office con-
cerned with tracing lost and missing persons (legal inquiry bureau).

THEIR (visitors) STORY: They came from another planet about the mid-
dle of December 1952. They landed on Mojove (or Mohove) Desert in a
small flying saucer, 200 miles east of Los Angeles. They learned to
speak English by listening (persumably in outer space?) to broadcasts
of radio and television.

CHARACTERISTICS: a) 6 foot 6 inches in height; b) emaciated; c) not
well clothed; d) bluish-green in complexion; e) prick ears; and f) ex-
tremely successful investigators.

ADDITIONAL FACTS: One of the above mentioned two men leaned over steel
top of filing cabinet and with his curiously curved hand, made an in-
dentation in the steel at least 1/2 inch deep. The indented steel was sent
to a metallurgical chemist, who said that, to produce such indentation,
would require a force of some 2,000 lbs. to the inch. He also added
that traces of more than a dozen unknown elements were found in the dents.

CONCLUDING REMARKS: a) It was reported that the F.B.I. sent several
agents to investigate these two men, but by the time the agents ar-
rived the two visitors from outer space had disappeared (in mid-Feb -
ruary 1953.)
                                  b) The steel filing cabinet is suppose to be lock-
ed in a vault.
                                  c) The story is suppose to have been related to
the author, Wilkins, by a Los Angeles reporter, who wished to remain
anonymous.

The above is a condensed version of the facts presented in an
article , which appeared in the apendix of the previously mentioned
Harold T. Wilkins' book.

Sincerely yours,
Charles E. Bilbo
Charles E. Bilbo

[HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE 62 83894 441]

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letter

A letter from J. Edgar Hoover to Mr. J. A. Hennessey explaining that the FBI did not conduct an investigation into the matter mentioned in Hennessey's January 20th letter, as it fell outside their jurisdiction, and that FBI files are confidential.

January 26, 1965
AIRMAIL

REC- 131 62-83894-442

EX 109 Mr. J. A. Hennessey
10, Manson Place
South Kensington
London, S. W. 7, England

Dear Mr. Hennessey:

Your letter of January 20th has been received.

In response to your inquiry, the FBI has not conducted an investigation as you mentioned inasmuch as this would not come within our investigative jurisdiction. The presence of an Agent was simply to determine whether or not any violation may have occurred in which the FBI would have an interest, and for no other reason.

While I would like to be of assistance to you, the files of the FBI must be maintained as confidential in accordance with regulations of the Department of Justice and are available for official use only. In view of this, I am sure you will understand why I cannot be of any further assistance in this instance.

Sincerely yours,

J. Edgar Hoover

1 - London - Enclosure
1 - Albuquerque - Enclosure
1 - Mr. Sullivan - Enclosure
1 - Foreign Liaison Unit - Enclosure

WAM:pem
(7) [HANDWRITTEN: (See NOTE next page)]
[HANDWRITTEN: 5-12-69 xerox-copy]
[HANDWRITTEN: 63]
[HANDWRITTEN: FEB 9 1965]

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memo

A memo regarding an inquiry about the April 24, 1964, Socorro, New Mexico UFO sighting, clarifying that the FBI did not conduct an investigation but maintained liaison with the Air Force.

Mr. J. A. Hennessey

NOTE: Bufiles reflect that an unidentified flying object was sighted near Socorro, New Mexico, on April 24, 1964. Captain Holder, United States Air Force, along with SA D. Arthur Byrnes, Jr., interviewed one Lonnie Zamora of the Socorro Police Department who had observed the phenomena. SA Byrnes typed such a statement from Zamora which was later included in a memo for dissemination. The Albuquerque Office did not conduct any investigation other than to keep the Bureau advised and maintain liaison with the Air Force. This is apparently the situation to which the correspondent is referring. Bufiles contain no information identifiable with the correspondent.

- 2 -

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memo

A brief note regarding a 1947 UFO report near Roswell, New Mexico, and the FBI's lack of formal investigation at the time.

M. A. Hennessy

NOTE: An unidentified flying object was reported near Roswell, New Mexico, on July 4, 1947. State Police officers interviewed a Mr. Arthur Byrnes, who had observed one of the phenomena. A copy of such statement from Mr. Byrnes was later included in a memo for dissemination. The Office did not conduct any investigation then to keep the press advised and maintain liaison with the [REDACTED]. This is [REDACTED] the situation to which the correspondence is referring, containing no information identifiable with the persons.

[HANDWRITTEN: XEROX COPIES DATE 11-29-66]

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letter

A letter from J.A. Hennessey to the FBI inquiring about their procedure for investigating UFO reports, specifically citing a case in La Madera, New Mexico.

J. A. HENNESSEY
UFO RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

MEMBER
NATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE
ON
AERIAL PHENOMENA.

10, MANSON PLACE
SOUTH KENSINGTON
LONDON, S.W. 7
TELEPHONE : KEN. 4200

Janaary 20, 1965

My ref. 11-4

Re: Unidentified Flying Objects.

Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Washington 25, D.C.

Dear Sirs,

[HANDWRITTEN: FLYING SAUCERS]

Would you be so kind as to advise me whether or not it is the usual procedure for agents of the FBI to investigate reports of unidentified flying objects which have been seen on the ground.

In several recent cases, agents of the FBI have been present when USAF investigators from local AFBs in the vicinity of the landing site have carried out their investigations. Would you also advise me whether it would be possible to obtain copies of reports made by agents of their findings. One case which I do have a personal interest in was the La Madera April 26, 1964 case where a Orlando Gallegos, age 35, of La Madera and Santa Fe, New Mexico, reported to Officer Marvin Romero that he had observed an unidentified object approximately 300 feet from his home. The following day, Agent Byrnes of the FBI and Major Connors of Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque inspected the site. Can you advise me of Agent Byrnes findings at the site?.

[HANDWRITTEN: D ARTHUR, JR]

I realise that your department is probably more concerned with federal crime, however, I cannot understand why it has concerned itself with cases which are normally undertaken by the USAF as a matter of National Defence.

This letter is not intended as a letter of criticism but more of a general inquiry.

[HANDWRITTEN: REC- 131 62-83894-442]

Trusting that this will receive your early attention.

[HANDWRITTEN: ack 1-26-65 WM: Jem]
[HANDWRITTEN: 4-56-65 Jem]

Yours faithfully,
J.A. Hennessey

[HANDWRITTEN: 25 JAN 27 1965]
[HANDWRITTEN: CORRESPONDENCE]
[HANDWRITTEN: 26]

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This page contains a name header and an FBI date stamp.

A. HENNESSEY

[HANDWRITTEN: JAN 23]

[STAMP: REC'D-CORR & FILES FBI JAN 22 12 06 PM '65]

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letter

A letter from the FBI to Joe Caldwell responding to his request for information, stating that FBI files are confidential and providing a list of subversive organizations instead.

[HANDWRITTEN: REC-18] [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-443]
February 26, 1965

Mr. Joe Caldwell
1011 Dellwood Drive
Talladega, Alabama

Dear Mr. Caldwell:

Your letter of February 21st has been received.

In response to your request, I would like to point out that information in our files must be maintained as confidential pursuant to regulations of the Department of Justice. I am, however, enclosing a copy of a list of organizations designated as subversive by the Department of Justice.

Sincerely yours,

[REDACTED]

Enclosure
List of Subversive Organizations

NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles.

CJJ:rls (3)
[HANDWRITTEN: Tolson Belmont Mohr DeLoach Casper Callahan Conrad Felt Gale Rosen Sullivan Trotter Tele. Room Holmes Gandy] [HANDWRITTEN: 221] [HANDWRITTEN: 7 MAR 8 1965] [HANDWRITTEN: 70 MAR 11 1965]

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letter

A letter from the FBI to Joe Caldwell in response to his request for information, stating that files are confidential but providing a list of subversive organizations.

February 18, 1955

Mr. Joe Caldwell
101 Hollywood
Talladega, Alabama

Dear Mr. Caldwell:

Your letter of February 14, 1955 has been received.

In response to your request, I would like to state that our files must be maintained as confidential. However, I am enclosing a copy of the list of organizations designated as subversive by the Department of Justice.

Sincerely yours,

[HANDWRITTEN: 443]

Enclosure
List of Subversive Organizations

NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in files.

(8) [HANDWRITTEN: 18]

[HANDWRITTEN: REC-18]

[HANDWRITTEN: F.B.I. RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FEB 26 4 15 PM '55]

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letter

A letter from Joe Caldwell to an unspecified recipient inquiring whether certain 'Flying Saucers' reading material he is receiving through the mail might be communist-inspired or subversive.

TRUE COPY

1011 Dellwood Dr.
Talladega, Ala.
February 21, 1963

Dear Sir:

I am writing to ask about Flying Saucers reading material that is being sent through the mail. I am wondering if some of this material might be communist inspired, or is it alright to receive. If you would please send me a list that might be subversive I would appreciate it-since I certainly do not want to receive any such communists inspired material.

Yours Truly,

Joe Caldwell

[HANDWRITTEN: H]

REC-18
62-83894-443
18 MAR 2 1965
899

[HANDWRITTEN: te 2-25-65 sls]
[HANDWRITTEN: ack 2-26-65 CJS:ml]

[HANDWRITTEN: wml]

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letter

A letter from Joe Caldwell of Talladega, Alabama, to an unspecified recipient, inquiring if flying saucer literature received through the mail might be communist-inspired or subversive.

1011 Dellwood Dr.
Talladega, Ala.
February 21, 1965

Dear Sir:

I am writing to ask about flying saucer reading material that is being sent through the mail. I am wondering if some of this material might be communist inspired, or is it alright to receive. If you would please send me a list that might be subversive I would appreciate it - since I certainly do not want to receive any such communist inspired material.

Yours truly,
Joe Caldwell

[HANDWRITTEN: Te 2-25-65]
[HANDWRITTEN: ack 2-26-65]
[HANDWRITTEN: [ILLEGIBLE]]
[HANDWRITTEN: [ILLEGIBLE]]
CORRESPONDENCE

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other

This page contains an FBI date stamp and illegible handwritten notes.

REC'D-CORR & TOURS 16 FEB 24 1965
FBI
FEB 24 2.31 PM '65
[HANDWRITTEN: [ILLEGIBLE]]

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blank

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letter

A letter from J. Edgar Hoover to Mark Powell advising him to contact the Department of the Air Force regarding his inquiry about unidentified flying objects.

EX 109

April 28, 1965

[HANDWRITTEN: esa] REG-7
62-83894-444 [HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-444]

Mr. Mark Powell
539 South Cedar Street
Palatine, Illinois 60067

Dear Mr. Powell:

Your letter of April 22nd, with enclosure, has been received.

In connection with your inquiry pertaining to unidentified flying objects, it is suggested that you correspond with the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, Washington, D. C. 20333.

Sincerely yours,

J. Edgar Hoover

NOTE: Based on information furnished, correspondent could not be identified in Bufiles.

SAW/ufp
(3)

[HANDWRITTEN: initials] [HANDWRITTEN: initials] [HANDWRITTEN: initials] [HANDWRITTEN: initials] [HANDWRITTEN: initials] [HANDWRITTEN: initials]

[HANDWRITTEN: 66 MAY 5]

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letter

A letter from Mark Powell to the FBI requesting information on which agency investigates unidentified flying objects, with handwritten notes and file stamps.

TRUE COPY

LONG GROVES COUNTY CLUB ESTATES

F. B. I.
Gentlemen:

Please tell me the name and address of the
Bureau or agency that investigates unidentified flying objects
[HANDWRITTEN: SAUCERS]

Respectfully,

Mark Powell

Home address: 539 S. Cedar St.
Palatine, Ill 60067

REC-7 62-83894-444

EX 109 16 APR 30 1965

[HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE]

1TC 4-27-65 ufp
[HANDWRITTEN: 4-28-65]
[HANDWRITTEN: sav/lfp]

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letter

A letter from Mark Powell to the FBI requesting information on which agency investigates unidentified flying objects.

Property Office:
Route 53,
Long Grove, Illinois
GE 8-2622

Long Grove Country Club Estates

Main Office:
111 S. Northwest Hwy.
Palatine, Illinois
FLanders 8-0192

F.B.I.

GENTLEMEN:

PLEASE TELL ME THE NAME AND
ADDRESS OF THE BUREAU OR AGENCY THAT
INVESTIGATES UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

RESPECTFULLY,

Mark Powell

HOME ADDRESS: 539 S. CEDAR ST.
PALATINE, ILL
60067

[HANDWRITTEN: Tel 4-27-65]

[HANDWRITTEN: Recd 4-28-65]
[HANDWRITTEN: saw 4/28]

| ENCLOSURE

CORRESPONDENCE

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This page contains only a date stamp indicating receipt on April 26, 1965.

REC'D-CERP 4 THURS
APR 26 11 50 AM '65
8 APR 26 1965

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other

This page contains a business card for Long Grove Country Club Estates, with a handwritten case number at the bottom.

PROPERTY OFFICE: RT. 53, LONG GROVE, ILL. GE 8-2622

Long Grove Country Club Estates

Mark Powell
Vice-President

Main Office:
111 S. Northwest Hwy.
Palatine, Illinois
FLanders 8-0192

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-444]
ENCLOSURE

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letter

An FBI letter from J. Edgar Hoover to Paul G. Snigier stating that UFO sightings are not within the FBI's jurisdiction and referring his inquiry to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, with an internal note regarding a previous case involving Joseph F. Perry.

REC 20 April 15, 1966
62-83894-445

Mr. Paul G. Snigier
360 Pleasant Street
Raynham, Massachusetts 02767

Dear Mr. Snigier:

Your letter of April 11th has been received.

With respect to your inquiry, sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects are not a matter within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. Inasmuch as your communication is of interest to another governmental agency, I am referring a copy of it to the Office of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force.

Sincerely yours,
J. Edgar Hoover

1 - Boston - Enclosure
NOTE: Snigier is not identifiable in Bufiles. Joseph F. Perry of Grand Blanc, Michigan, was contacted by Bureau Agents from our Detroit Office at his request in March, 1960, regarding photographs he had taken of what he believed to be unidentified flying objects. These photographs were turned over to the Office of Special Investigations of the United States Air Force by our Detroit Office. Perry reported to the local paper that the FBI was conducting an investigation and it was necessary for this Bureau to straighten the record with that newspaper. Perry was advised that we had furnished his photographs to the Air Force and he subsequently wrote to the Director in April, 1960, indicating he was looking forward to the completion of the Air Force analysis of his photographs and their return to him. A copy of his letter was referred to the Air Force for a reply to him.
DFC:rks
(4)

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memo

A brief internal memo regarding an inquiry conducted by a Special Agent in Detroit, Michigan, involving the forwarding of information to the FBI and the Director.

[HANDWRITTEN: 4/22/66]

[HANDWRITTEN: 4HS]

NOTE: The inquiry in Detroit, Michigan, was conducted by Special Agent [REDACTED]. The request in March, which he believed to be identifying details, were [REDACTED]. These details were forwarded to the Office of the [REDACTED] itself, to the United States [REDACTED] in Detroit, that the order that the investigation and it was necessary for information to the report with which we had furnished the [REDACTED] to the Director, which was subsequently [REDACTED], indicating that the [REDACTED] was [REDACTED] and that the [REDACTED] copy of this letter was referred to the FBI in [REDACTED].

[HANDWRITTEN: APR 15 1966 3:52 PM]

REC'D DE LOACH
APR 15 10 45 AM '66

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letter

A letter from Paul G. Snigier to the FBI inquiring about the Bureau's policy regarding the investigation of UFO sightings, referencing a specific case in Rehoboth, Massachusetts.

Paul Snigier
360 Pleasant St.
Raynham, Mass.
April 11, 1966

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir: [HANDWRITTEN: FLYING SAUCERS]

It is the responsibility of the Air Force's Project Blue Book to investigate and analyze UFO sightings. At times local or state law enforcement officials have been requested to make investigations of such cases.

After a number of recent sightings in Rehoboth, Mass., Police Chief Oscar Berghman announced that the FBI had questioned at least two of the witnesses.

I am also aware of similar past cases. The color photographs taken at Grand Blanc, Michigan by Joe Perry, amateur astronomer, on February 13, 1960 is one past case. After notifying the Air Force he was referred to the FBI and an investigation was conducted by two agents from the Flint office. The photographs were subsequently furnished to the Air Force for analysis.

What is the FBI's policy with respect to this matter of investigation of such cases? Is there an official FBI regulation pertaining to FBI UFO investigatory policy, and if so, I request a copy. If this is not possible could you please inform me as to the regulation number of such documents. Thank you.

Very truly yours,
Paul G. Snigier

[HANDWRITTEN: Ack 4/15/66 DFC:ks]

REC 20 62-83894-445
5 APR 13 1966
CORRESPONDENCE

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This page is a mostly blank document containing various handwritten notes, file references, and FBI date stamps.

[HANDWRITTEN: 65 HS1 834228961 62 HQ 83894 Section 9]

[HANDWRITTEN: FEB 19 1966]

[HANDWRITTEN: COPIES TO]

[HANDWRITTEN: 5 DIRECTOR]

REC'D-CORR & TOURS
FBI
APR 13 10 26 AM '66

[HANDWRITTEN: Vb5 13 1966]

[HANDWRITTEN: BEC 50]

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letter

A letter from J. Edgar Hoover to Mr. Ronnie Fox stating that the FBI does not investigate UFOs and that the photograph provided by Fox does not depict FBI employees.

July 20, 1966

REC 22
[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-446]

Mr. Ronnie Fox
1348 Edgehill Drive
Pomona, California 91767

Dear Mr. Fox:

I received your letter on July 15th, with enclosure, which is being returned herewith.

For your information, the investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects is not and never has been a matter that is within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph which you forwarded does not represent employees of this Bureau and the FBI has never had custody of an occupant from a foreign planet.

Sincerely yours,
J. Edgar Hoover

Enclosure
NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. Enclosure was a photograph of an apparently emaciated child holding the hand of two male adults. Relations with "Real" magazine have not been desirable. The article which appeared in a recent issue of this magazine purported to be an actual report of unidentified flying objects and has been brought to the attention of the Bureau previously. In view of the fictional aspects of the article and the relations with "Real" magazine no contact was made with the magazine regarding the representation of FBI Agents.
BGH:lwp
(4)

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letter

A letter from Ronnie Fox to the FBI requesting information about a photograph published in Real Magazine that allegedly depicts an extraterrestrial visitor with FBI agents.

[HANDWRITTEN: 20]

July 9, 1966

Federal Bureau
of Investigation
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:

Recently I found this picture in Real Magizine, Volume 17, 
Number 3, August 1966. It is as the magizine states a Cladion 
occupant from a foreign plant. The two men next this 
"Visitor" are F.B.I. Agents.

Could you please send me any information pertaining to this 
picture. I'd appreciate any information and/or pictures 
that you could possible send me.

Send it to:

Ronnie Fox
1348 Edgehill Drive.
Pomona, California
91767

Could you please return the picture that I am enclosing for 
it is the only one like it.

Thank you for any help 
you could give me.

Sincerely Yours,
[HANDWRITTEN: Ronnie Fox]
Ronnie Fox

[HANDWRITTEN: Flying Saucers]

[HANDWRITTEN: REC 22]

[HANDWRITTEN: 62-83894-446]

[HANDWRITTEN: JUL 22 1966]

[HANDWRITTEN: ENCLOSURE]
[HANDWRITTEN: ack 7-20-66]
[HANDWRITTEN: Bgh: lwp NML]

[HANDWRITTEN: CORRESPONDENCE]

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other

This page appears to be a blank document containing only FBI date stamps from July 1966.

REC'D-CORR & FLURS
FBI
JUL 15 4 30 PM '66

REC'D-CORR & FLURS
JUL 13 8 50 AM '66

9 JUL 15 '66

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letter

A letter from FBI Director John Edgar Hoover to Mr. Steven G. Gray stating that the FBI does not investigate Unidentified Flying Objects and has no custody of extraterrestrial occupants, while also noting that a photograph mentioned by the correspondent is not authentic.

July 21, 1966

ST-101
REC-18 62-83894-447

Mr. Steven G. Gray
903 Forest Avenue
Cleburne, Texas 76031

Dear Mr. Gray:

Your letter of July 16th has been received.
[HANDWRITTEN: Saucers]
For your information, the investigation of Uniden-tified Flying Objects is not and never has been a matter that is within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph you mentioned does not represent employees of this Bureau and the FBI has never had custody of an occupant from a foreign planet.

Enclosed are some booklets pertaining to our activities which I hope you will enjoy reading.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

Enclosures (2)
Know your FBI
Story of the FBI
NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. The Bureau has had other inquiries concerning this photograph. The article which appeared in a recent issue of this magazine purported to be an actual report of unidentified flying objects and has been brought to the attention of the Bureau previously. In view of the fictional aspects of the material and our relations with "Real" magazine no contact was made with the magazine regarding the representation of FBI Agents.
EFT:jss (3)
[HANDWRITTEN: K] [HANDWRITTEN: w/a] [HANDWRITTEN: V.C.R.] [HANDWRITTEN: eft]

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This page is a mostly blank document containing a handwritten date stamp and a handwritten note.

[HANDWRITTEN: 144]

[HANDWRITTEN: REC'D DE LOACH F B I Jul 20 4 46 PM '66]

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letter

A letter from Steven G. Gray to J. Edgar Hoover inquiring about the authenticity of a photograph published in 'Real' magazine depicting FBI agents escorting a small, silver-clad figure.

TRUE COPY

Steven G. Gray
903 Forest Ave.
Cleburne, Tex.
July 16, 1966

J. Edgar Hoover
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Hoover,

Just recently I bought a copy of the magazine, "Real." This issue had a great deal of pictures about unidentified flying objects and it also had a photo of two F.B.I. agents leading a silver-clad man, about one and a half to two feet tall, down an american street. I know this sounds extraordinary, but this is what it had. The photo was probably faked but I wanted to be doubly sure. Please write me and tell me if there is any truth to this photo. Also this photo was first published by some odd chance in a Cologne, Germany newspaper.

Yours truly,
/s/ Steven G. Gray

[HANDWRITTEN: 1-TC jas 7/20/66]
[HANDWRITTEN: Ack EFT jas 7/21/66]
[HANDWRITTEN: 8-eft 62-83894-447]
ST-101
REC-18
1 JUL 22 1966

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letter

A letter from Steven G. Gray to J. Edgar Hoover inquiring about the authenticity of a photograph published in 'Real' magazine that depicts FBI agents escorting a small, silver-clad figure.

[HANDWRITTEN: Steven G. Gray
923 Forest Ave
Cleburne, Tex.
July 16, 1966]

J. Edgar Hoover
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C.

Dear Mr. Hoover,
Just recently I bought a copy of the magazine, "Real". This issue had a great deal of pictures about unidentified flying objects and it also had a photo of two F.B.I. agents leading a silver-clad man, about one and a half to two feet tall, down an american street. I know this sounds extraordinary, but this is what it had. The photo was probably faked but I wanted to be doubly sure. Please write me and tell me if there is any truth to this photo. also this photo was first published by some odd chance in a Cologne, Germany newspaper.

Yours truly,
Steven G. Gray

[HANDWRITTEN: 1-TC
jss
7/20/66

Ack
EFT jss
7/21/66
mal]

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blank

This page is essentially blank, containing only a date stamp and a handwritten date notation.

REC'D-CORR. & FOURS
FBI
JUL 19 4 07 PM '66

[HANDWRITTEN: 10 JUL 1966]

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cover-page

This is a blank cover page with a handwritten date and a stamped date.

[HANDWRITTEN: 4/7/75]

APR 30 1975