Archivo OVNI Flying Discs del FBI, parte 9 (1957-1966)

[PAGE 1] [Diagram: orange FBI file-folder cover for Section 9, Serials 385-447, file 62-HQ-83894] FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER HQ - HEADQUARTERS Class / Case # 0062 83894; Sub 9; Vol. 385; Serial # 447 8/11/1274182 62-HQ-83894 SERIALS 385-447 SECTION 9 Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation DESTROY (stamped, partly covered) Serial 426 FOIPA # 404718 Serial 406 COPIED FOR FOIPA stamps dated APR 12 1978, NOV 2, FEB 28 1978, MAY 13 1977 DO NOT DESTROY FOIPA # 993087 USE CARE IN HANDLING THIS FILE Transfer-Call 3421 Declassification authority derived from FBI Automatic Declassification Guide, issued May 24, 2007. [PAGE 2] 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 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) RECORDED - 9 62-83894-385 18 NOV 18 1957 EX-139 72 NOV 27 1957 [Handwritten notes and initials in the margins and at the bottom] [PAGE 3] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Mirror-image reverse of the preceding memorandum; stamps: LIAISON SECTION FBI U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE Nov 19 5 09 PM '57; FBI INTERNAL SECURITY SECT Nov 18 4 16 PM '57; REC'D ESPIONAGE FBI; EX-139] [PAGE 4] 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. 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) RECORDED-46 INDEXED-46 62-83894-386 NOV 25 1957 EX-132 60 NOV 27 1957 [Handwritten notations: "Informant Cuba" and initials] [PAGE 5] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Mirror-image reverse of the preceding memorandum; stamps: REC'D ESPIONAGE FBI Nov 22 1 51 PM '57; RECORDED-46 INDEXED-46; REC'D-FOREIGN LIAISON LIAISON SECTION, FBI Nov 22 10 AM '57; EX-132] [PAGE 6] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : MR. A. H. BELMONT DATE: November 12, 1957 FROM : MR. R. R. ROACH SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: internal FBI memorandum recounting press reports of UFO sightings after Sputnik and relaying what Air Force Intelligence told the Bureau's liaison representative about them, that the Air Force is evaluating all reports at Wright-Patterson AFB, and that it would notify the Bureau of any authentic case touching espionage or sabotage] WTJ:jlk (7) 1 - Mr. Belmont 1 - Mr. Branigan 1 - Mr. Baumgardner 1 - Mr. Whitson 1 - Liaison Section 1 - Mr. Wooley RECORDED - 94 62-83894-387 NOV 26 1957 EX. - 138 LIAISON 64 NOV 29 1957 [Routing list at right margin (Tolson, Nichols, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, Nease, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy) and handwritten initials] [PAGE 7] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Mirror-image reverse of the memorandum on pages 6 and 8; only received stamps legible: RECEIVED-PARSONS Nov 19 4 52 PM '57 FBI LABORATORY DIVISION; LIAISON SECTION FBI Nov 26 9 48 AM '57; RECEIVED-LIAISON FBI Nov 13 9 07 AM '57 U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE; TECHNICAL LABORATORY FBI Nov 20 2 39 PM '57; REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Nov 12 5 42 PM '57 and Nov 13 8 08 PM '57; RECEIVED-BOARDMAN] [PAGE 8] MEMO ROACH TO BELMONT RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) ACTION: For information. -2- [Handwritten notations and initials] [PAGE 9] 1 - 1 - [illegible]naers RECORDED - 63 62-83894-388 EX. - 144 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. BY COURIER SVC. JAN 23 COMM - FBI 1 - St. Louis 1 - Kansas City 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) 65 JAN 29 1958 MAIL ROOM [Routing list at lower left (Tolson, Nichols, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, Clayton, Holloman) and handwritten initials] [PAGE 10] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Mirror-image reverse of the preceding letter; stamps: REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Jan 21 1 13 PM '58; RECEIVED-BOARDMAN Jan 22 4 05 PM '58; REC'D-ESPIONAGE FBI Jan 22 10 25 AM '58; Jan 23 12 17 PM '58; RECORDED-63] [PAGE 11] 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: - 2 - [PAGE 12] 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. - 3 - [PAGE 13] 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. - 4 - [PAGE 14] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 1/6/58 FROM : SAC, ST. LOUIS (62-0) 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. 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 2 - BUREAU (ENC. 3) 2 - KANSAS CITY 1 - ST. LOUIS (62-0) JAD:njj (5) ENCLOSURE RECORDED - 63 INDEXED - 63 62-83894-388 EX-144 JAN 10 1958 EXP. PROC. [Handwritten notations in the margins: "Flying Saucers", "Info", and routing notes] [PAGE 15] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Mirror-image reverse of the SAC St. Louis memorandum of 1/6/58; stamps: REC'D ESPIONAGE FBI Jan 10 12 52 PM '58; Jan 10 12 32 PM '58; EX-144] [PAGE 16] 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" Attached to this letter is the notice, which it was requested 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 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 - 2 - [PAGE 17] SL 62-0 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 tophotograph 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 3 in. by 5 in. 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 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 - [PAGE 18] [Diagram: small index card with handwritten notes] called 3:15 9/27 file [Handwritten initials] [PAGE 19] [Diagram: manila envelope with taped typed label] ENCLOSURE TO BUREAU FROM ST. LOUIS (3) SL 62-0 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 [PAGE 20] 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 HEAD-QUARTERS, 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 62-83894-388 [PAGE 21] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Mirror-image reverse showing through the ICARF notice; only the handwritten date 12/20/57 and initials are legible] [PAGE 22] INTER-CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION MISSOURI FILTER CENTER Robert T. Stone, Director 10717 E. 27th Terr. Independence, Missouri (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, R. T. Stone FOR THE INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION 62-83894-388 [PAGE 23] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Mirror-image reverse showing through the ICARF letter to the editor; only the handwritten date 12/20/57 and initials are legible] [PAGE 24] [Diagram: 3 x 5 card with handwritten text] Please confirm publication or return forms with reason for refusal. Thank you. Missouri Filter Center ICARF [PAGE 25] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Reverse of the 3 x 5 card; only the handwritten date 12/20/57 and initials are legible] [PAGE 26] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: January 30, 1958 FROM : SAC, KANSAS CITY (62-7386) SUBJECT: ROBERT T. STONE; INTER-CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION; MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Flying Saucers) U.S.A. 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) INDEXED - 91 RECORDED - 91 EX-108 62-83894-389 FEB 4 1958 60 FEB 7 1958 [Handwritten notations and initials] [PAGE 27] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Mirror-image reverse of the Kansas City memorandum of January 30, 1958; stamps: REC'D-ESPIONAGE FBI Feb 4 9 33 AM '58; Feb 4 9 14 AM '58; 62-83894-389] [PAGE 28] 1 - [illegible]ison 1 - [illegible] Sanders 62-83894-390 REC-92 EX-110 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 BY COURIER SVC. MAR 18 1958 COMM-FBI 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 (7) NOTE: [Text present — not reproduced: internal FBI note characterizing the correspondent's claims and mental state, with a recommendation that no reply be sent and a remark that the Air Force has a unit for checking such reports] 61 MAR 24 1958 MAIL ROOM [Routing list at lower left (Tolson, Nichols, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, Nease, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy), received stamps and handwritten initials] [PAGE 29] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Mirror-image reverse of the Hoover letter of March 17, 1958; stamps: REC'D ESPIONAGE-NAT. IN. Mar 18 2 03 PM '58; REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI Mar 17 11 52 AM '58; RECEIVED BOARDMAN Mar 14 10 PM; REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Mar 13 9 31 AM '58 and Mar 14 3 39 PM '58; Mar 14 10 06 AM '58] [PAGE 30] [Handwritten letter on lined paper] 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 REC-92 62-83894-390 EX-110 MAR 10 1958 EXP. PROC. [Handwritten notation at left margin: "Let to OSI (Cal), Cl. OPI-G-2 (Cal) 3-17-58"] [PAGE 31] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Reverse of the handwritten letter on lined paper; stamps: Mar 10 1 39 PM '57 REC'D ESPIONAGE FBI; Mar 10 2 03 PM '58] [PAGE 32] [Text present — not reproduced: handwritten page 2 of a private correspondent's account of claimed contact with extraterrestrial visitors] [PAGE 33] [Text present — not reproduced: handwritten page 3 of a private correspondent's account of claimed contact with extraterrestrial visitors] [PAGE 34] [Text present — not reproduced: handwritten page 4 of a private correspondent's account of claimed contact with extraterrestrial visitors] [PAGE 35] [Text present — not reproduced: handwritten page 5 of a private correspondent's account of claimed contact with extraterrestrial visitors] [PAGE 36] [Text present — not reproduced: handwritten page 6 of a private correspondent's account of claimed contact with extraterrestrial visitors] [PAGE 37] [Text present — not reproduced: handwritten page 7 of a private correspondent's account of claimed contact with extraterrestrial visitors, ending with a request for a reply and a return address] [PAGE 38] CONFIDENTIAL 1 - Liaison 1 - Sanders REC- 65 62-83894-391 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, relating 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 memorandum 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 furnished 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. ESS:jas (5) 50 OCT 7 1958 MAIL ROOM CONFIDENTIAL APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FIELD OFFICES ADVISED BY ROUTING SLIP(S) OF 9/1/77 BY COURIER SVC. 2 OCT 1958 COMM-FBI [Routing list at lower left (Tolson, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Nease, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, Clayton, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy) and handwritten initials] [PAGE 39] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Mirror-image reverse of the Hoover letter of October 2, 1958; stamps: APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FIELD OFFICES ADVISED BY ROUTING SLIP(S) OF; REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Oct 1 6 25 PM '58 and Oct 3 9 17 AM '58; LIAISON-MAIL ROOM Oct 2 11 39 AM '58; BY COURIER SVC. OCT 2 1958 COMM-FBI; OCT 3 1958] [PAGE 40] CONFIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE WASHINGTON 25, D. C Received from OSI SEP 22 1958 PHE 22 SEP 1958 24-185-483 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 concerning the reported sighting of an Unconventional 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. Sincerely, F. L. WELCH Assistant Chief Counterintelligence Div. Dir of Special Investigations The Inspector General 1 Incl Cy of Envelope & Ltr fr Hq. Electronics Service Unit 4, Roseau, Minn. REC- 91 62-83894-391 EX-108 16 SEP 23 1958 ESS:jar 10-2-58 DECLASSIFIED Authority: NND 90986 CONFIDENTIAL [Handwritten notations: "Flying Discs", "Encl attached", "Let to OSI w/2 encl"] [PAGE 41] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Reverse side of an enclosure envelope, plain manila; stamped ENCLOSURE and numbered 62-83894-391] [PAGE 42] [Diagram: photographed envelope on a dark background] Director of Operations Electronics Service Unit 4 Route 2 Roseau, Minnesota Postmark: ROSEAU MINN. JUL 21 7:30 AM 1958 Mr Domonic Gerardi Torrington, Connecticut [Handwritten street address: 183 [illegible]] [Handwritten notation: B-2] [PAGE 43] Headquarters Electronics Service Unit 4 Roseau, Minnesota D/O JUL 19 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 altitude, 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: [signature] Delmaine H Oveson Electronics Service Unit 4 EXETOR RPAF Director of Operations [PAGE 44] 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, addressed 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) [stamp: 2 ENCLOSURE] [handwritten: File 62-83894] [stamp: NOT RECORDED 128 OCT 6 1958] [stamp: 66 OCT 6 1958] [PAGE 45] MR. A. H. BELMONT September 26, 1958 S. B. DONAHOE 1 - Nease 1 - Belmont 1 - Donahoe DONALD E. KEYHOE 1 - Sanders - 1519 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 supported 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 reply being sent Air Force separately. 62-103581 Enclosure ESS:jas (5) [handwritten: File 62-83894 ESS] [stamp: ENCLOSURE] [handwritten: 62-83894-] [PAGE 46] 1 - Mr. Nease 1 - 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 unidentified 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 released. 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 (6) See cover memo Donahoe to Belmont, captioned "Donald E. Keyhoe, Miscellaneous - Information Concerning (Nationalities Intelligence)," dated 9/26/58, ESS:jas. [stamp: ENCLOSURE] [handwritten: 62-83894-] [handwritten: File 62-83894] [PAGE 47] 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 - 2 - [PAGE 48] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: MR. S. B. DONAHOE FROM: E. S. SANDERS DATE: October 13, 1958 SUBJECT: FLYING SAUCERS [routing list: Tolson, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Nease, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, Clayton, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy] [handwritten notes: D. Moore; eglu 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. [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: paragraph summarizing a 9-3-47 Air Defense Command letter to the Air Forces commanders — it divides duties between Air Force interviews and FBI checks of objects found on the ground, then Bureau Bulletin Number 57 of 10/1/47 and a 9-27-47 reply (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 [stamps/handwriting: EX-108; REC- 77; 62-83894-392; 14 OCT 14 1958; 62-83984 (sic); 67 OCT 17 1958] [PAGE 49] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: FBI - JUSTICE REC'D BELMONT Oct 13 3 54 PM '58; 67 OCT 17 1958] [PAGE 50] 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. - 2 - [PAGE 51] 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 [x] Attention Richards [x] Return to Sanders 1519 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: [x] Restricted to Locality of Minn. [ ] Exact Name Only (On the Nose) [x] 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 I 64-42544 [PAGE 52] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: Mr. Tolson FROM: G. A. Nease DATE: 11/18/58 SUBJECT: WILLIAM ALBERT RHODES REPORT OF FLYING DISCS [routing list: Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Nease, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy; handwritten notes] 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 (4) 1 - Mr. Belmont 1 - Mr. Jones [handwritten: I talked with McMahon - concur in action taken by McGuire] [stamps/handwriting: EX-135; REC- 15; 62-83894-393; 23 NOV 20 1958; CRIME REC; 66 NOV 25 1958] [PAGE 53] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Nov 18 11 50 AM '58; RECEIVED-TOLSON FBI Nov 18 11 29 AM '58; REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Nov 18 2 04 PM '58; RECEIVED FBI NEASE Nov 20 9 53 AM '58; REC'D Nov 24 9 44 AM '58] [PAGE 54] [handwritten: 62-83894-394] REC- 35 EX-102 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, John Edgar Hoover Director [stamps: MAILED 30 DEC 3 - 1958 COMM-FBI; REC'D-READING ROOM FBI Dec 2 5 27 PM '58] 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 conduct 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. Submit data requested 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: Ticked per Okla City letter dated 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. DCL:mfz (6) [routing list: Tolson, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Nease, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy] MAIL ROOM [ ] TELETYPE UNIT [ ] [stamp: 53 DEC 19, 1958] [PAGE 55] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC- 35; MAILED 30 DEC 3 - 1958 COMM-FBI; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Dec 2 5 38 PM '58; REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Dec 2 3 30 PM '58; RECEIVED-MAIL ROOM FBI DEPT. OF JUSTICE Dec 3 11 36 AM '58; handwritten 394] [PAGE 56] 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 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, particularly 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, [signature] James Maney for IIOUFO [handwritten notes: 2 true copies typed 12-1-58; ack 12/2/58] [stamps/handwriting: REC- 35; 62-83894-394; EX-102; 11 DEC 4 1958; CRIME REC.] [handwritten correction: "Discs" written above "Objects" in the organization name] [PAGE 57] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC- 35; RECEIVED FBI DEPT. OF JUSTICE; MR. JONES] [PAGE 58] December 11, 1958 REC-55 EX - 132 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 [stamps: MAILED 30 DEC 1 2 1958 COMM-FBI; REC'D-READING ROOM FBI Dec 11 2 53 PM '58] 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 incoming and enclosures sent Department of the Air Force.] DCL:mrh (3) [routing list: Tolson, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Nease, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy] MAIL ROOM [ ] TELETYPE UNIT [ ] [stamps: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Dec 11 3 54 PM '58; 67 DEC 18 1958] [PAGE 59] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Dec 11 3 54 PM '58; RECEIVED-MAIL ROOM FBI DEPT. OF JUSTICE Dec 12 9 06 AM '58; REC'D-READING ROOM Dec 11 2 53 PM '58; MAILED 30 DEC 1 2 1958 COMM-FBI; 67 DEC 18 1958] [PAGE 60] [logo: TECHE PUBLISHING COMPANY] 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. December 3, 1958 Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen: [handwritten: of 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, [signature] M.A. Wolcott. [stamps/handwriting: EXP. PROC. DEC 5 1958; 31; ENCLOSURE; EX. - 132; REC- 55; 62-83894-395; 6 DEC 5 1958; CRIME REC.; ack 12-11-58 (mml) del; handwritten: available in morning...12-10-58] [PAGE 61] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: RECEIVED FBI DEPT. OF JUSTICE Dec 5 3 53 PM '58; MR. JONES; DEC 5 3 18 PM] [PAGE 62] Aerial Phenomena Research Group National Headquarters 5108 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 [stamp: ENCLOSURE] [handwritten: 62-83894-395] [PAGE 63] Aerial Phenomena Research Group National Headquarters 5108 Findlay Street Seattle, Washington News Release July 1, 1958 Unidentified Flying Objects Interplanetary [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: club news release dated July 1, 1958 — the group says a 1954 study of more than 5,000 sighting accounts led it to conclude many unidentified flying objects are craft from other planets, and urges security agencies to end the secrecy status] [stamp: ENCLOSURE] [handwritten: 62-83894-395] [PAGE 64] 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) [ ] 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 Albert K. Bender Birthdate & Place Address Localities R# Date 12-10 Searcher Initials [illegible] FILE NUMBER SERIAL I 62-83894-326 NR building 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 100-264270-1 NI 105-50262-11 NI 88-3277-2108 NI 61-7559-2795 NI 61-7559-2-455 NI 100-190625-133p61 NI 100-3-23-X6p41 L 100-15252-39 encl p399 [handwritten: file not seen yet] 32-2972-2324 [PAGE 65] 4-22a (Rev. 8-23-57) NUMEROUS REFERENCES SEARCH SLIP Subj: Albert K. Bender Supervisor Wacks Room 1515 R# Date 12-10 Searcher Initial [illegible] FILE NUMBER SERIAL albert NI 100-103204 18 A.K. NR [PAGE 66] 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 Subject C. H. Marck Birthdate & Place Address Localities R# Date 12-10 Searcher Initials [illegible] 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 NI C.H. Smarck is a Jr. [PAGE 67] 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 Subject International Flying Saucer Bureau Birthdate & Place Address Localities R# Date 12-11 Searcher Initials JO FILE NUMBER SERIAL I 62-83894-326 [PAGE 68] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [Diagram: small landscape slip, mirrored typed text on the reverse showing through; front side shows handwritten arithmetic figures (10.00, 40, 25, 20, 80, 10.00) in pen] [PAGE 69] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: Director, FBI FROM: SAC, Oklahoma City 62-2044 DATE: December 9, 1958 SUBJECT: Mr. JAMES MANEY, 1007 N.W. 14th St., Oklahoma City 6, Oklahoma RESEARCH (CRIME RECORDS) B. APPROX. 1945 [handwritten: of Flying Discs; Also see 100-395273] 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 Sauccerian 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: [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: passage quoted from a club bulletin editorial, a researcher's letter to its editor — it claims that three men from the FBI, Air Force Intelligence and the CIA had tried to silence a named UFO figure, the CIA man making the threats] 2-Bureau AM 1-Oklahoma City JAG:PM (3) [handwritten: Follow-up ruled in Ch Rec 12-16-58] [stamps/handwriting: 53 DEC 19 1958; REC- 76; 62-83894-396; 25 DEC 11 1958; EXP. PROC.; CRIME REC.] [PAGE 70] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: RECEIVED FBI U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE Dec 11 12 15 PM; MR. JONES Dec 11 1 26 PM '58] [PAGE 71] 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." - 2 - [PAGE 72] [routing stamp: Mr. Tolson, Mr. Belmont, Mr. Mohr, Mr. Nease, Mr. Parsons, Mr. Rosen, Mr. Tamm, Mr. Trotter, Mr. W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Mr. Holloman, Miss Gandy] [handwritten: Donahoe] C. H. MARCK JR 7834 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. [Text present — not reproduced: remainder of the letter body (three paragraphs) contains speculative and fringe claims by a private individual about a supposed hidden threat to the world; the writer asks to be put in touch with Bender] I certainly will be looking forward in hearing from you. Sincerely yours, C. H. Marck, Jr. C. H. Marck, Jr. [handwritten: Memo Donahoe to Belmont JFW:jar 12/12/58; Ltr to Phoenix (also) JFW:jar 12/16/58] [stamps/handwriting: REC- 37; 62-83894-398; 11 DEC 17 1958; EXP. PROC. DEC 10 1958; 6 C JAN 2 1959; EX-101] [PAGE 73] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: RECEIVED-NEASE FBI Dec 17 12 34 PM '58; REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Dec 10 12 45 PM '58; RECEIVED-TOLSON FBI Dec 10 12 19 PM '58; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Dec 10 12 00 PM 58; REC'D ESPIONAGE; handwritten date 12/10/58] [PAGE 74] 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 identifiable 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) [routing list: Tolson, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Nease, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, Clayton, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy] MAIL ROOM [ ] [stamps/handwriting: 60 JAN 2 1959; MAILED 31 DEC 1 6 1958 COMM-FBI; EX-108] [PAGE 75] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: MR. A. H. BELMONT FROM: MR. S. B. DONAHOE DATE: December 12, 1958 SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) 1 - Belmont 1 - Donahoe 1 - Wacks [routing list: Tolson, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Nease, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, Clayton, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy] 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. [Text present — not reproduced: summary of the letter writer's further fringe claims about a supposed hidden threat] 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 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. RECOMMENDATION: [Text present — not reproduced: mental-health remark about a private individual] 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 62-83894-398 Enclosure JFW:jas (4) [stamps/handwriting: EX-108; 11 DEC 17 1958; NAT'L SEC.] [PAGE 76] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Dec 12 2 22 PM '58; Dec 15 3 44 PM '58; Dec 15 5 09 PM '58; Dec 17 10 01 AM '58] [PAGE 77] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (62-667) DATE: 12/19/58 SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) [handwritten: OF FLYING DISCS; COLO; born 1-21-25; AS# 37-703-300] 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 Clarksburg, 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. [Text present — not reproduced: paragraph relating Marck's claims about correspondence with harbor masters and the Navy concerning a supposed hidden threat tied to ships lost at sea] 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) [stamps/handwriting: REC-7; 62-83894-399; EX-108; 3 DEC 23 1958; EXP. PROC.; NAT'L SEC.; COPIES DESTROYED 270 NOV 19 1964; handwritten: cc to Phoenix 12/31/58] [PAGE 78] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC'D Dec 22 12 06 PM '58; Dec 22 9 08 PM; handwritten 399; COPIES DESTROYED 270 NOV 19 1964] [PAGE 79] PX 62-667 [Text present — not reproduced: paragraph about the subject's family conversation with agents and personal background, and a remark about his state of mind and a family reprimand] 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. [Text present — not reproduced: concluding characterization of the subject's mental state]. He was informed that the agents' contact was an acknowledgment of the Bureau's receipt of his letter. No further investigation is being made in this matter. -2- [PAGE 80] 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 Clarksburg, 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. [Text present — not reproduced: paragraph relating Marck's claims about correspondence with harbor masters and the Navy concerning a supposed hidden threat tied to ships lost at sea] 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: Ltr to Phoenix JFW:jac 12/30/58] [handwritten: 62-83894-399] [PAGE 81] PX 62-667 [Text present — not reproduced: paragraph about the subject's family conversation with agents and personal background, and a remark about his state of mind and a family reprimand] 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. [Text present — not reproduced: concluding characterization of the subject's mental state]. He was informed that the agents' contact was an acknowledgment of the Bureau's receipt of his letter. No further investigation is being made in this matter. -2- [PAGE 82] Wacks SAC, Phoenix (62-667) December 30, 1958 Director, FBI [handwritten: CONN] ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) [handwritten: of 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. 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. [routing list: Tolson, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Nease, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, Clayton, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy] MAIL ROOM [ ] [stamps/handwriting: EX-12[ ]; REC- 32; 62-83894-400; 23 DEC 31 1958; MAILED 27 DEC 3 0 1958 COMM-FBI; 67 JAN 5 1959] [PAGE 83] 1 - J. F. Wacks SAC, Chicago January 22, 1959 Director, FBI (62-83894) REC- 84 EX - 126 -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) [routing list: Tolson, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Nease, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy] MAIL ROOM [ ] TELETYPE UNIT [ ] [stamps: MAILED 27 JAN 22 1959 COMM-FBI; 67 JAN 26 1959] [PAGE 84] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (62-667) DATE: 1/5/59 SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) [handwritten: No Loc] Re Bulet to Phoenix dated 12/30/58. [handwritten: 62-83894-399] 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: Ltr to Chicago JFW:jac 1/22/59; of Flying Discs] [stamps/handwriting: REC- 68; 62-83894-401; 13 JAN 9 1959; EX-128; REC'D (espionage section)] [PAGE 85] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC'D — ESPIONAGE SECT. — date stamp (JAN 1959, partly illegible); EX-[illegible]] [PAGE 86] 1 - Mr. Wacks 1 - Liaison [handwritten: gm; REC-27] 62-83894-402 February 9, 1959 EX-136 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 [stamp: MAILED 27 FEB 9 1959 COMM-FBI] 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 JFW:mtb Building Tempo E 4th and Adams Drive, S. W. Washington 25, D. C. SEE NOTE PAGE 2 [routing list: Tolson, Boardman, Belmont, Mohr, Nease, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, Clayton, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy; MAIL ROOM; stamp 60 FEB 13 1959] [PAGE 87] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: RECEIVED-TOLSON FBI; FBI DEPT. OF JUSTICE MAIL ROOM, FEB 9 1 58 PM '59; EX-136] [PAGE 88] 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. - 2 - [PAGE 89] [handwritten: 6 Flying Saucers -] 1002 Arnold Street Newport News, Virginia February 1, 1959 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 representative ever given testimony in these hearings ? Yours sincerely, [signature] Larry W. Bryant Larry W. Bryant [handwritten: 2 copies prepared 2-6-59 mtb; Sent to Mr. Bryant; 1-OSI w/encl of this let; 1-Norfolk "..." ; 2-9-59 JFW mtb] 62-83894-402 REC- 27 [stamps: 2 FEB 10 1959; EX-136; NAT. SEC.] [PAGE 90] [handwritten: Del 55 9AM] 4-22 (Rev. 12-10-58) Federal Bureau of Investigation Records Branch 2-3, 1959 [ ] 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: [x] Restricted to Locality of Va [ ] Exact Name Only (On the Nose) [ ] Buildup [ ] Variations [ ] Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form Subject: Larry W. Bryant Birthdate & Place Address Localities Searcher Initials: pde Date 2-3 FILE NUMBER / SERIAL [handwritten entries: NR; Bus; NR; Larry; LTL; NR; 5 refs out of Loc; L.W.; NR; no Vars Searched] [PAGE 91] STANDARD 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. 2 - Bureau (Encl.) 1 - Chicago HBL:tmk (3) [handwritten: returned by works] REC- 75 62-83894-403 EX. - 133 [stamps: ENCLOSURE; ENCLO. BEHIND FILE; 24 FEB 16 1959; EXP. PROC.; NAT. SEC.; 51 FEB 26 1959] [PAGE 92] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC'D — ESPIONAGE NAT. IN; FEB 18 1959 date stamps; EX-133; 51 FEB 26 1959; handwritten: Wacks] [PAGE 93] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : Director, FBI DATE: April 21, 1959 FROM : SAC, Birmingham (62-0) 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) REC. 101 62-83894-404 [stamps: 7 APR 22 1959; 52 APR 30 1959; REC'D FBI] [PAGE 94] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC'D — ESPIONAGE NAT. IN, Apr 29 8 08 AM '59; RECEIVED — REC'D FBI — INTERNAL SECURITY SEC., APR 28 '59; 52 APR 30 1959] [PAGE 95] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : Director, FBI DATE: May 5, 1959 FROM : SAC, Seattle (62-1729) SUBJECT: AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH GROUP MISCELLANEOUS [handwritten: Flying Saucers] 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) REC- 93 1 - Seattle CHD:msd (4) 62-83894-405 [stamps: 8 MAY 8 1959; 67 MAY 15 1959; EX - 124] [PAGE 96] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC'D — ESPIONAGE NAT. IN, MAY 13 10 32 AM '59; RECEIVED, MAY 13 9 16 AM '59 — FBI INTERNAL SECURITY SEC.; EX-124] [PAGE 97] 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 MISCELLANEOUS [handwritten: FLYING SAUCERS] 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) REC- 15 62-83894-406 [stamps: EX-113; 18 MAY 25 1959; NAT. INT. SEC.; 62 JUN 8 1959] [PAGE 98] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC'D — ESPIONAGE NAT. IN, MAY 20 10 16 AM '59; REC'D, MAY 2 A 50 PM '59 — NAT. INT. SEC.; 62 JUN 8 1959; handwritten notes at lower left] [PAGE 99] EX 109 REC- 40 62-83894-407 August 31, 1959 Mr. Hayden Hewes Associate Director 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 [stamps: REC'D-READING ROOM FBI Aug 31 6 04 PM '59; MAILED 30 SEP 1 - 1959 COMM-FBI] NOTE: No record Bufiles on correspondent or his organization. [routing list: Tolson, Belmont, DeLoach, McGuire, Mohr, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy; MAIL ROOM; TELETYPE UNIT] DCL:lln (3) [PAGE 100] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC'D-READING ROOM FBI Aug 31 6 04 PM '59; MAILED SEP 1 1959 COMM-FBI; REC'D DE LOACH FBI Sep 2 [illegible]; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Aug 31 6 40 PM '59; DEPT. OF JUSTICE FBI SEP 1 9 42 AM '59; EX 109; REC- 40; 407] [PAGE 101] RESEARCH INVESTIGATION ANALYSIS INTERPLANETARY INTELLIGENCE OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING I. I. O. U. F. O. OBJECTS OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. W. F. RIEF[illegible], Director H. C. HEW[illegible], Associate Dir. J. MANEY[illegible], Deputy Direc. [routing list: Mr. Tolson, Mr. Belmont, Mr. DeLoach, Mr. McGuire, 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, [signature] Hayden Hewes, Hayden Hewes, EX 109 REC- 40 62-83894-407 [stamps: RECEIVED F B I; 23 SEP 3 1959; EXP. PROC. AUG 26 1959; handwritten notes at lower left, partly illegible] [PAGE 102] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC'D DE LOACH FBI Aug 26 5 43 PM '59; RECEIVED F B I MR JONES Aug 31 8 56 AM '59; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Aug 26 5 02 PM 59; 15 DIRECTOR 8/26/59; EXP. PROC.] [PAGE 103] STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : S. B. Donahoe DATE: October 5, 1959 FROM : J. F. Wacks SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) [routing list: Tolson, Belmont, DeLoach, McGuire, Mohr, Parsons, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Holloman, Gandy] 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) REC- 57 62-83894-408 EX- 109 [stamps: 14 OCT 7 1959; 58 OCT 9 1959] [PAGE 104] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Oct 6 9 50 AM '59; REC'D ESPIONAGE-NAT. INT. Oct 6 11 50 AM '59; 58 OCT 9 1959] [PAGE 105] FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) FBI 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, Michigan - Complainant [handwritten: 3079 Edwards St; B. APPROX. 1916] [stamp: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY [illegible] Comp # 245974] Re Detroit tel 3/9/60. 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) [stamp: AGENCY /cc incl. OSI (o/1/60); REQ. REC'D; DATE FORW. 3/16/60; HOW FORW. o/o; BY JFW/mm] [handwritten: file newspaper clipping sent to OSI by att 4/5/60] REC- 51 62-83894-409 EX 105 [stamps: 7 MAR 10 1960; ENCLOSURE; ENCLOSURE ATTACHED; NAT. INT. SEC.; 51 MAR 24 1960] Approved: ____ Special Agent in Charge Sent ____ M Per ____ [PAGE 106] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE; REC'D ESPIONAGE NAT. Mar 10 1 20 PM '60; MAR 17 1960; 51 MAR 24 1960] [PAGE 107] [Diagram: reverse of a manila enclosure envelope with taped-on label] 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) [stamp: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY [illegible] Comp # 245974] [handwritten: ... envelope ...] [PAGE 108] 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. [stamp: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY [illegible] Comp # 245974] [PAGE 109] 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. - 2 - [PAGE 110] 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. [stamp: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY [illegible] Comp # 245974] [PAGE 111] 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. - 2 - [PAGE 112] 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. [stamp: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY [illegible] Comp # 245974] [PAGE 113] 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. - 2 - [PAGE 114] 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. [stamp: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY [illegible] Comp # 245974] [PAGE 115] 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. - 2 - [PAGE 116] [routing list: Mr. Tolson, Mr. Mohr, Mr. Parsons, Mr. Belmont, Mr. Callahan, Mr. [illegible], Mr. Malone, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Rosen, Mr. Tamm, Mr. Trotter, Mr. W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Mr. Ingram, Miss Gandy; handwritten initials and notes] [stamp: 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 [stamps: Mr. Belmont; 3/9; 64 MAR 21 1960; REC- 33; 62-83894-410; 5 MAR 17 1960] [PAGE 117] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: RECEIVED-PARSONS FBI U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE Mar 9 4 49 PM '60; RECEIVED-TOLSON FBI Mar 9 4 57 PM '60; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR / REC'D DE LOACH FBI; REC'D LABORATORY FBI Mar 9 5 35 PM '60; REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Mar 9 7 14 PM '60; Mar 10 2 18 PM '60; Mar 10 10 14 AM '60; RECEIVED-TAMM LABORATORY DIVISION FBI Mar 10 12 01 PM '60; REC'D ESPIONAGE NAT. Mar 11 10 04 PM '60; 5 MAR 17 1960; 64 MAR 21 1960] [PAGE 118] 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 CONDUCTING 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] OSI DETACHMENT, SELFRIDGE AFB [handwritten: AIR FORCE BASE], 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 [PAGE 119] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamp: RECEIVED TELETYPE UNIT Mar 9 4 37 PM '60 F.B.I. DEPT. OF JUSTICE] [PAGE 120] FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) FBI Date: 3/28/60 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: Flying Saucers; 62-83894-409] 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. [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: newspaper article summarized by the FBI — the article reflects an interview with PERRY, says he had received at least 50 letters and calls about his photograph, one from the National Investigation Committee on Aerial Phenomena, and quotes that letter as doubting he will see the 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. [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: further passage from the Flint Journal article, as quoted by the FBI — reports that PERRY wrote to the President about the whereabouts of his slide, and that he would accept not getting it back only if told 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) EX-135 REC- 15 62-83894-411 [stamps: AIRTEL; 15 MAR 29 1960; NAT. INT. SEC.; 52 APR 5; ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY [illegible] Comp # 245974] Approved: ____ Special Agent in Charge Sent ____ M Per ____ [PAGE 121] FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) FBI 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.) 1 - Detroit WLS:SMC (4) REC- 78 62-83894-412 [stamps: ENCLOSURE; ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/22/85 BY [illegible] Comp # 245974; AIRTEL; 23 APR 1 1960; CRIME REC.; 62 APR 13 1960] Approved: ____ Special Agent in Charge Sent ____ M Per ____ [PAGE 122] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [stamps: REC'D ESPIONAGE NAT. Apr 5 10 16 PM '60; RECEIVED F B I MR JONES Apr 1 2 32 PM '60; ENCLOSURE; REC 78; 23 APR 1 1960; APR 7 1960; 62 APR 13 1960] [PAGE 123] [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: newspaper clipping, Flint Journal (Allan R. Wilhelm), first part of the article under a large headline — Grand Blanc pizzeria owner Joe Perry took a moon photograph through his homemade telescope showing a saucer-like object and appeals for its return from the Government.] 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: Ralph B. Curry Date: 3/27/60 Edition: SUNDAY Page: 13 Col: 2-5 Title of Case: 62-83894-412 ENCLOSURE [PAGE 124] [Diagram: photograph from a newspaper clipping showing a man bending to a large homemade telescope on a tripod outdoors, captioned "Joe Perry and His Telescope (Journal Photo)"] [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: newspaper clipping, Flint Journal — end of a column continuing from the previous page; it says Perry gave the slide to the FBI, which sent it to the Air Force's Washington office dealing with UFO's.] [PAGE 125] [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: newspaper clipping, Flint Journal (Allan R. Wilhelm), continuation of the Perry article — reports that Perry received about 50 letters and calls after word spread, including one from a civilian UFO committee; that the FBI would say only that the slide was in proper hands; that Perry wrote to the President asking about it; and that he describes the object as surrounded by a blue-green glow and not for sale.] [PAGE 126] 1 - Mr. Wacks 1 - Liaison REC- 80 62-83894-413 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, 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) (6) SEE NOTE PAGE 3. [stamps: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY [illegible] Comp # 245974; BY COURIER SVC. 36 APR - 2 COMM-FBI; REC'D-READING ROOM FBI APR 7 9 14 AM '60; 51 APR 15 1960] [routing list: Tolson, Mohr, Parsons, Belmont, Callahan, DeLoach, Malone, McGuire, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Ingram, Gandy; MAIL ROOM; TELETYPE UNIT] [PAGE 127] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Apr 7 9 47 AM '60; REC'D FBI-JUSTICE Apr 6 10 49 AM '60; REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI; RECEIVED-TOLSON FBI Apr 6 6 47 PM '60; REC'D. [PAGE 128] 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 - 2 - [PAGE 129] 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. - 3 - [PAGE 130] [Routing slip listing: 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] THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 26, 1960 Respectfully referred to the Department of Justice for attention and acknowledgment. [signature] WILTON B. PERSONS The Assistant to the President [Pink Bureau note, typed:] 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. [PAGE 131] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamp: REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Mar 31 6 23 PM '60. [Reverse of the mounted White House referral slip, mirrored.] [PAGE 132] [Routing slip stamp listing: 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] 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 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 [signature] Joseph F. Perry JFP/rp Enc: 1 [Handwritten notes and stamps: "SAUCERS" (handwritten insertion); EXP. PROC. MAR 31 1960; 62-83894-413; APR 11 1960; FED. BU. OF INV. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE MAR 29 1960 RECORDS BRANCH; ENCLOSURE; handwritten note: "Ltr to asac (enc cc incoming ltr from Perry and cc of article) cc: Detroit (enc cc ltr) 4/5/60"] [PAGE 133] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: EXP. PROC.; RECEIVED PARSONS FBI Mar 31 5 22 PM '60 U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE; RECEIVED-MOHR FBI Mar 31 4 26 PM '60; RECEIVED-TOLSON FBI Mar 31 3 55 PM; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Mar 31 12 20 PM '60; REC'D Apr 1 10 36 AM '60; RECEIVED Apr 1 7 57 AM '60 INTERNAL SECURITY SECT. FBI; DIRECTOR; ENCLOSURE. [Reverse of Perry letter, mirrored.] [PAGE 134] [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: newspaper clipping, Grand Blanc dateline of March 9 (Detroit Times per the cover memo), headed with an Air Force interest line — reports that the FBI looked into Joe Perry's color photograph of the moon showing a saucer-like object with a dome, and that agents took his slides.] Stamp: ENCLOSURE 62-83894-413 [PAGE 135] 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) [Stamps and handwriting: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY SP-6 byatley Comp# 24597; REC- 46 62-83894-414; 14 APR 14 1960; NAT. INT. SEC.; EX 104; 51 APR 22 1960] [PAGE 136] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamp: ESPIONAGE - NAT. REC'D Apr 14 12 26 PM '60. [Reverse of the Detroit memorandum of April 12, 1960, mirrored.] [PAGE 137] FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) FBI 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 [handwritten: SAUCERS] 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 2 - Detroit WLS:jrc (5) Approved: ______ Sent ______ M Per ______ Special Agent in Charge [Stamps and handwriting: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY SP-6 byatley Comp# 24597; REC- 13 62-83894-415; AIRTEL; 25 APR 12 1960; EX-107; NAT. INT. SEC.; 53 APR 21 1960] [PAGE 138] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: ESPIONAGE - NAT. REC'D Apr 17 2 55 PM '60; APR 18 1960. [Reverse of the Detroit airtel of 4/11/60, mirrored.] [PAGE 139] 1 - Mr. Wacks REC- 68 62-83894-416 EX- 105 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, [signature] 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 [Stamps: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY SP6 bja/tcy; MAILED 5 APR 21 1960 COMM-FBI; 67 APR 27 1960; MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT; routing list: Tolson, Mohr, Parsons, Belmont, DeLoach, Callahan, Malone, McGuire, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Ingram, Gandy] [PAGE 140] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI Apr 21 12 28 PM '60; REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Apr 20 3 57 PM '60; 67 APR 27 1960; handwritten 416. [Reverse of the Hoover letter of April 21, 1960, mirrored.] [PAGE 141] 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. - 2 - [PAGE 142] 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, Joseph F. Perry [signature] [Stamps and handwriting: 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)"; "Ltr to OSI (w/ cc incoming) 4-21-60 JFW:ag"; "gave at made 4-30-60 JFW:amy"; "Correspondence 5-Wacks"] [PAGE 143] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC'D ESPIONAGE - NAT. Apr 20 10 51 AM '60; REC'D-CORR. & TOURS FBI Apr 15 2 54 PM '60. [Reverse of the Perry letter of April 13, 1960, mirrored.] [PAGE 144] 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) [Stamps and handwriting: BY COURIER SVC. 56 APR 21 COMM-FBI; REC- 68 62-83894-417; ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY SP6 bja/tcy; EX- 104; 18 APR 22 1960; 59 APR 26 1960; routing list: Tolson, Mohr, Parsons, Belmont, Callahan, DeLoach, Malone, McGuire, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Ingram, Gandy; MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT] [PAGE 145] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE RECEIVED Apr 21 9 15 AM '60 FBI; REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI Apr 21 12 28 PM '60; BY COURIER SVC. APR 21 COMM-FBI; REC- 68; 18 APR 22 1960; handwritten 417. [Reverse of the Hoover letter to OSI, mirrored.] [PAGE 146] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 5/4/60 FROM : SAC, DENVER (62-0) SUBJECT: [handwritten: Flying Discs] UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [handwritten: Colo., 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 Investigations (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 telephonically contacted and they advised that arrangements for the speech of Mr. VAN TASSEL had been made with LLOYD ARNOLD, telephone BElmont 7-5775. The 1959 Lakewood, Colorado City Directory reflects LLOYD L. ARNOLD, Arnold Engineering Associates, 1940 Sims, telephone BElmont 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) [Stamps and handwriting: EXP. PROC.; EX- 10_; REC- 61 62-83894-418; 18 MAY 9 1960; NAT. INT. SEC.; ENCLOSURE; 52 MAY 20 1960; AGENCY OSI, DATE FORW. 5-18-60, HOW FORW. R/S, BY JFW/amy] [PAGE 147] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 148] UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Denver, Colorado April 26, 1960 Re: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 1 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (widely published) — on April 17, 1960, Van Tassel spoke at Phipps Auditorium, City Park, Denver, at an event sponsored by the Denver Unidentified Flying Objects Investigative Society (which meets at the Jefferson County Bank, Lakewood); a 45-minute film of sighting interviews preceded a lecture that was more religious and economic than about UFOs; Van Tassel said he had been in the "flying game" over 30 years, runs a private CAA-approved airfield in California, and claimed contact with people from outer space.] 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; stamped: ENCLOSURE] [PAGE 149] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 2 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture — the report describes his claims linking Bible events to visitors from space, Noah, Adam and Eve, Moses, and Jesus, plus other mythological references.] - 2 - [PAGE 150] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 3 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture — the report covers his claims about space visitors' abilities, concern over atom bombs and fallout, alleged Air Force suppression of information, and the Administration's economic motives.] - 3 - [PAGE 151] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 4 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture — the report ends with a three-point summation of his subjects, notes he cited only U.S. matters, audience of about 250, and a membership application distributed.] - 4 - [PAGE 152] 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 [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 1 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (second copy) — on April 17, 1960, he spoke at Phipps Auditorium, Denver, at an event sponsored by local flying-object societies; a film preceded a religious-economic lecture.] 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. [PAGE 153] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 2 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (second copy) — the report describes his claims linking Bible events to visitors from space, Noah, Adam and Eve, Moses, and Jesus, plus other mythological references.] - 2 - [PAGE 154] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 3 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (second copy) — the report covers his claims about space visitors' abilities, concern over atom bombs and fallout, alleged Air Force suppression of information, and the Administration's economic motives.] - 3 - [PAGE 155] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 4 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (second copy) — the report ends with a three-point summation of his subjects, notes he cited only U.S. matters, audience of about 250, and a membership application distributed.] - 4 - [PAGE 156] 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 [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 1 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (further copy) — on April 17, 1960, he spoke at Phipps Auditorium, Denver, at an event sponsored by local flying-object societies; a film preceded a religious-economic lecture.] 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. [PAGE 157] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 2 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (further copy) — the report describes his claims linking Bible events to visitors from space, Noah, Adam and Eve, Moses, and Jesus, plus other mythological references.] - 2 - [PAGE 158] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 3 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (further copy) — the report covers his claims about space visitors' abilities, concern over atom bombs and fallout, alleged Air Force suppression of information, and the Administration's economic motives.] - 3 - [PAGE 159] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 4 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (further copy) — the report ends with a three-point summation of his subjects, notes he cited only U.S. matters, audience of about 250, and a membership application distributed.] - 4 - [PAGE 160] 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 [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 1 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (further copy) — on April 17, 1960, he spoke at Phipps Auditorium, Denver, at an event sponsored by local flying-object societies; a film preceded a religious-economic lecture.] 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. [PAGE 161] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 2 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (further copy) — the report describes his claims linking Bible events to visitors from space, Noah, Adam and Eve, Moses, and Jesus, plus other mythological references.] - 2 - [PAGE 162] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 3 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (further copy) — the report covers his claims about space visitors' abilities, concern over atom bombs and fallout, alleged Air Force suppression of information, and the Administration's economic motives.] - 3 - [PAGE 163] RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: page 4 of the Denver memorandum on George W. Van Tassel's lecture (further copy) — the report ends with a three-point summation of his subjects, notes he cited only U.S. matters, audience of about 250, and a membership application distributed.] - 4 - [PAGE 164] FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) FBI 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) 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 MAM:sva (4) REC- 20 62-83894- 419 20 MAY 21 1960 AIRTEL ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/15 BY [illegible] (stamp) AGENCY OSI REQ. REC'D DATE FORW. 5-23-60 HOW FORW. R/S BY JFW/avy ENCLOSURE 64 MAY 31 1960 Approved: Special Agent in Charge Sent M Per [PAGE 165] 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. - 2 - [PAGE 166] UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 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. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE ____ BY ____ COPIES DESTROYED 270 NOV 19 1964 62-83894- 419 ENCLOSURE [PAGE 167] UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 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. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY [illegible] [PAGE 168] 4-528 62-83894-420,421 CHANGED TO 63-6137-X, X1 AUG 23 1960 [PAGE 169] 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) Tolson, Mohr, Parsons, Belmont, Callahan, DeLoach, Malone, McGuire, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Ingram, Gandy 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) REC- 5 62-83894-422 EX 109 OCT 5 1960 50 OCT 10 1960 [PAGE 170] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: SEP 30 4 10 PM '60 REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE; REC'D OCT 3 8 56 AM '60. [PAGE 171] October 17, 1960 REC- 92 62-83894-423 EX-108 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) MAILED 31 OCT 17 1960 COMM-FBI NOTE: See Letter of same date to SAC, Seattle entitled "Alfred Zigler, Complaint Concerning "Dr. Stranges." Tolson, Mohr, Parsons, Belmont, Callahan, DeLoach, Malone, McGuire, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Ingram, Gandy HHA:ldg (4) 62 OCT 24 1960 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT OCT 17 4 58 PM '60 REC'D-READING ROOM FBI [PAGE 172] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Oct 17 5 12 PM '60; RECEIVED-TOLSON FBI Oct 17 4 38 PM '60; MAILED 31 OCT 17 1960 COMM-FBI; REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI Oct 17 6 13 PM '60. [PAGE 173] 2842 W. 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." Strange[s], who has published, or caused to be published, a book dealing with "Flying Saucers". [Text present — not reproduced: letter passages with accusations and personal opinions about a private individual] I would appreciate knowing if he is, in truth, a former member of your organization. Sincerely, Alfred Zigler. Handwritten: WASH.; ONE; R; 33; some ack 10-17-60 HHA ldg; let to Seattle 10-17-60 HHA ldg Stamps: 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; EX-PROC OCT 14 1960; REC-92 62-83894-423 EX-108 15 OCT 18 1960 [PAGE 174] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Oct 14 1 14 PM '60; RECEIVED-MOHR FBI Oct 14 4 30 PM '60; MR. JONES RECEIVED FBI Oct 14 8 23 PM '60; REC'D-CORR & TOUR FBI Oct 14 3 37 PM '60; RECEIVED-TOLSON FBI Oct 17 2 03 PM '60; REC'D-ADMIN DIV FBI OCT 24 10 55 AM '60. [PAGE 175] SAC, Seattle October 17, 1960 Director, FBI ALFRED ZIGLER 2842 WEST 57TH STREET SEATTLE 7, WASHINGTON COMPLAINT CONCERNING "DR. STRANGES" RESEARCH (CORRESPONDENCE AND TOURS) 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 his 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. Enclosures (3) MAILED 25 OCT 17 1960 COMM-FBI Follow-up made for 10-26-60 HHA:ldg (6) 62-83894-424 EX 109 REC- 16 57 OCT 28 1960 Tolson, Mohr, Parsons, Belmont, Callahan, DeLoach, Malone, McGuire, Rosen, Tamm, Trotter, W.C. Sullivan, Tele. Room, Ingram, Gandy MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT OCT 17 4 58 PM '60 [PAGE 176] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Oct 17 5 12 PM '60; RECEIVED-TOLSON FBI Oct 17 4 38 PM '60. Handwritten: "Tossing Class" 10-24. [PAGE 177] 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. - 2 - [PAGE 178] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : W. C. Sullivan FROM : S. B. Donahoe DATE: 10/2/61 SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Malone, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Ingram, Gandy 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 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 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 1 - Wacks JFW:jes (4) MCT-7 REC- 32 62-83894-425 OCT 4 1961 EX 100 64 OCT 9 1961 [PAGE 179] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-104-01 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 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 4412 Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING 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. For completion of the Bureau's file concerning matters relating to LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, the following is set forth: [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: summary in the memo of a Cincinnati Enquirer obituary dated June 15, 1960, for Stringfield's father, noting that one son is known nationally for researching unidentified flying objects, a view that drew Government attention — the article continues on the next page] C 2 - Bureau (Enc. 5) 1 - Cincinnati GJM:amt (4) REC- 69 62-83894-426 OCT 25 1961 ENCLOSURE 5 / 1 copy sent to OSI by form 5/ CRIME RESEARCH 64 OCT 31 1961 [PAGE 180] CI 100-11671 [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: end of the Enquirer obituary summary, identifying Stringfield as an advertising executive of the DuBois Chemical Company whose study of flying saucer reports convinced him they come from other planets] [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: Cincinnati Post and Times Star article of June 4, 1960, page 5, titled "Tell Secrets on Saucers, Expert Says", quoted in full in the memo — Stringfield urges opening secret UFO files, says the objects come from space, are not hostile, and became interested in 1945 in the Air Force] -2- [PAGE 181] CI 100-11671 [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: closing lines of the Cincinnati Post and Times Star article quoted in the memo, saying Stringfield saw a formation of objects from a bomber, served as an Air Defense Command spotter and wrote a book] -3- [PAGE 182] 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. COPIES DESTROYED 270 NOV 19 1964 ENCLOSURE 62-83894-426 [PAGE 183] 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 -2- [PAGE 184] 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. [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: quoted paragraph from the Cincinnati Enquirer "Offbeat Washington" column, reprinted from the Herald Tribune News Service, saying some Defense Department officials fear Russia may stage a huge nuclear blast in space visible 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. -3- [PAGE 185] 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. [PAGE 186] 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 -2- [PAGE 187] 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. [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: quoted paragraph from the Cincinnati Enquirer "Offbeat Washington" column, reprinted from the Herald Tribune News Service, saying some Defense Department officials fear Russia may stage a huge nuclear blast in space visible 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. -3- [PAGE 188] 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. [PAGE 189] 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 -2- [PAGE 190] 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. [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: quoted paragraph from the Cincinnati Enquirer "Offbeat Washington" column, reprinted from the Herald Tribune News Service, saying some Defense Department officials fear Russia may stage a huge nuclear blast in space visible 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. -3- [PAGE 191] 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. [PAGE 192] 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 -2- [PAGE 193] 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. [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: quoted paragraph from the Cincinnati Enquirer "Offbeat Washington" column, reprinted from the Herald Tribune News Service, saying some Defense Department officials fear Russia may stage a huge nuclear blast in space visible 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. -3- [PAGE 194] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : W. C. Sullivan FROM : W. R. Wannall DATE: 10/2/62 SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Malone, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy 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 (4) REC- 11 62-83894-427 OCT 3 1962 56 OCT 8 1962 [PAGE 195] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC-D INSPECTOR ESP., N.I., C.R. BRANCH Oct 2 10 47 AM '62. Handwritten: 182. [PAGE 196] 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 MAILED 31 JUN 27 1963 COMM-FBI NOTE: No record of correspondent in Bufiles. Referral as noted suggested by the Liaison Section. Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy RMW:bis (3) 51 JUL 10 1963 REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT [PAGE 197] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: JUN 27 4 27 PM '63 REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI. [PAGE 198] 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 withold 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 withold 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, RG Mastroberte Director: FSRO REC- 36 62-83894-428 8 JUL 2 1963 8-RMW CORRESPONDENCE Handwritten: ack 6/27/63 RMW/mlk [PAGE 199] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC'D-CORR & TOURS FBI JUN 25 12 00 PM '63; JUN 25 1963. [PAGE 200] Dear Sir; Could you tell me if the Federal Bureau of Investigation has an offical intre-st in reports of unidentified flying objects? SAUCERS I would also like to know if the FBI assists the USAF Project Bluebbok in its investigation of unidentified flying objects. Thank you, John L. Black 2688 Ball Way Sacramento 21, California REC- 23 62-83894-429 12 JUL 19 1963 CORRESPONDENCE Handwritten: ack 7-17-63 CJJ:mek; form referral to Dir. of Special Inv., Air Force, 7-17-63 CJJ:mek; Teck 7-16-63 mek [PAGE 201] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC'D-CORR & TOURS FBI Jul 15 9 19 AM '63; JUL 15 1963. [PAGE 202] July 17, 1963 REC- 12 62-83894-429 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) MAILED 25 JUL 17 1963 COMM-FBI Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy 63 JUL 25 1963 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI [PAGE 203] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: JUL 17 5 30 PM '63 REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI. [PAGE 204] REC- 31 62-83894-430 September 27, 1963 EX-116 [Text present — not reproduced: handwritten personal identifiers added in red ink beside the addressee's name] Mr. Larry W. Bryant 5603 Madison Avenue Newport News, Virginia 23605 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. MAILED 31 SEP 27 1963 COMM-FBI 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. CJJ:jls (4) Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy 59 OCT 8 1963 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT SEP 27 2 40 PM '63 REC'D-READING ROOM FBI [PAGE 205] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: SEP 27 2 40 PM '63 REC'D-READING ROOM FBI; SEP 27 3 00 PM '63 RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI; SEP 27 3 22 PM '63 REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI. [PAGE 206] FBI 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) Flying Discs Re Buairtel to Norfolk, 9/20/63. 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 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 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) Approved: Special Agent in Charge Sent M Per REC- 31 62-83894-430 SEP 26 1963 CORRESPONDENCE Handwritten: In also ltr to Bryant CJJ:jls 9-27-63 FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) [PAGE 207] 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, [Text present — not reproduced: personal identifiers (birth date, birthplace and a Social Security number)] and who 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. - 2 - [PAGE 208] 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- [PAGE 209] 9-20-63 Airtel REC- 31 62-83894-431 EX-116 To: SAC, Norfolk From: Director, FBI LARRY W. BRYANT NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA RESEARCH (CORRESPONDENCE AND TOURS) BUDED 9-25-63 [Text present — not reproduced: handwritten personal identifiers added in red ink (birth date, birthplace, Social Security number)] 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 (struck through); handwritten: killed per NF airtel 9/24/63; see Ltr Norfolk 9-24-63 for add. info underlined 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) MAILED 31 SEP 20 1963 COMM-FBI Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy 59 OCT 8 1963 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT SEP 20 12 03 PM '63 RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI; SEP 20 REC'D-READING ROOM FBI [PAGE 210] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: SEP 20 12 03 PM '63 RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI; SEP 27 3 00 PM '63 RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI; REC'D-READING ROOM FBI. [PAGE 211] 5603 Madison Avenue Newport News, Virginia 23605 September 17, 1963 Director U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: This morning, your Newport News agent John S. Castles visited me at my office at Fort Eustis, Virginia, and questioned me about 10 minutes regarding my interest in reports of sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) -- namely a letter which I wrote to you in 1959 and two of my recent letters to local state and Federal agencies regarding the role of those agencies in processing UFO reports. Mr. Castles stated that the objective of this interview was to determine my official identity and my motive for writing as a private citizen the letters in question. He also told me he was going to prepare a "memorandum for the files" on this interview. I request that you furnish me a copy of this memorandum or report. Yours very truly, Larry W. Bryant Larry W. Bryant [Handwritten: Flying Discs] [Handwritten notes at lower left, illegible] Stamps: MAILED 31 SEP 20 1963 COMM-FBI; REC-31 62-83894-431; SEP 30 1963; CORRESPONDENCE; REC'D-READING ROOM; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI. [PAGE 212] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Mirrored show-through of the letter on the other side. Stamps: SEP 18 1 28 PM '63 REC'D-COMM HOURS; SEP 18 1963; SEP 20 1 13 PM '63 REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI; SEP 20 11 48 AM '63 REC'D-READING ROOM FBI; SEP 20 12 03 PM '63 RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI. [PAGE 213] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : W. C. Sullivan FROM : W. R. Wannall SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) DATE: 10/4/63 1 - Belmont 1 - Sullivan 1 - Wannall 1 - Wacks [Routing list: Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy] 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 (5) 62-83894 [Handwritten notes and initials] Stamps: REC- 108 62-83894-432; OCT 8 1963; 53 OCT 11 1963; DOM INTELL DIV. REC'D. [PAGE 214] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Mirrored show-through of the memorandum on the other side. Stamps: OCT 2 6 32 AM '63 REC'D DOM INTELL DIV.; OCT 4 5 13 PM '63 REC'D-INSPECTOR ESP., N.I., C.R. BRANCH; OCT 7 4 20 PM '63 REC'D-BELMONT F B I - JUSTICE; REC'D-SULLIVAN FBI - JUSTICE; REC-108. [PAGE 215] [Handwritten at top: Have just sent the original to addressee. It might be well to see that it don't get into the wrong hands. Storm] Storm-Jade Mountain Mines THE LOST MAYAN JADE MINES CHIRIACO SUMMIT VIA INDIO, CALIFORNIA 22nd Nov. 1963 [Letterhead sidebar listing: 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 - OVER - REFERENCE:-- U. S. Bureau of Mines 1961 Minerals Yearbook, Vol. 3 [Handwritten notes and initials; marks at left margin] Stamps: REC-39 62-83894-433; TO DEC 2 1963; 74 DEC 5 1963. [PAGE 216] page two, thrust plates. And that into the vastly superheated 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 similiar in modified concept to the feed end of a gaseous cavity reactor, and, (3) into which superheated hydrogen vortex fissioning uranium 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: [Diagram: hand-drawn sketch of a heater tank connected to four thermal reactors firing toward a central point, with thrust plate; labels: heater tank, thermal reactors, gaseous cavity reactor pattern, thrust plate, U235, steering fins by release of pressure] 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, Barry Storm Barry X Storm [Handwritten: Calif] Stamps: NOV 27 11 54 AM '63; REC'D ... HOURS. [PAGE 217] January 22, 1964 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, John Edgar Hoover Director NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. SAW:med (3) [Routing list: Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy] MAIL ROOM [ ] TELETYPE UNIT [ ] Stamps: REC- 18 62-83894-434; ST-103; MAILED 10 JAN 22 1964 COMM-FBI; JAN 22 5 10 PM '64 REC'D-READING ROOM FBI; 4 JAN 29 1964. [PAGE 218] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Mirrored show-through of the letter on the other side. Stamps: JAN 22 5 10 PM '64 REC'D-READING ROOM FBI; JAN 22 5 25 PM '64 RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI; MAILED 10 JAN 22 1964 COMM-FBI. [PAGE 219] 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 ludicrous--ly 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, pres--sured 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. Sincerely, Ray Montello Ray Montello [Handwritten: ack 1-22-64 SAW/med] Stamps: ST-103; REC- 18 62-83894-459; 1 JAN 23 1964; CORRESPONDENCE; REC'D-CORR. & TOURS FBI. [PAGE 220] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Mirrored show-through of the letter on the other side. Stamp: REC'D-CORR. & TOURS FBI JAN 20 9 21 AM '64. [PAGE 221] FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS SECTION APR 27 1964 TELETYPE 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: E. 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". APPARENTYLY ON THE GROUND AND SURROUNDED WITH END PAGE ONE [Routing list: Mr. Tolson, Mr. Belmont, Mr. Mohr, Mr. Casper, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Evans, Mr. Gale, Mr. Rosen, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Tavel, Mr. Trotter, Tele. Room, Miss Holmes, Miss Gandy] [Handwritten notes and initials] Stamps: EX-108; REC- 53 62-83894-435; 6 APR 29 1964; MR. MOHR FOR THE DIRECTOR; 58 MAY 5 1964; U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE FBI; various received stamps. [PAGE 222] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Mirrored show-through of the teletype on the other side. Stamps: RECEIVED GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION APR 28 3 57 PM '64 FBI U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE; REC'D FBI LABORATORY APR 27 2 47 PM '64; REC'D DE LOACH FBI APR 28 2 40 PM '64; APR 27 8 52 AM '64; APR 27 10 34 AM '64 FBI U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE; APR 27 11 07 AM '64 FBI; REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE; APR 27 6 23 AM '64 FBI U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE; REC'D-MOHR FBI; RECEIVED-EVANS; MR. MOHR FOR THE DIRECTOR. [PAGE 223] PAGE TWO BLUE WHITE FLAME, WHICH APPEARED TO COME FROM PORT HOLES. HE WATCHED SCENE FOR ABOUT ONE MINUTE, WHEN FLAME WENT OUT. OBJECT NOT NOTED TO MOVE, WAS SILENT AT ALL TIMES, ORLANDO WENT INTO HOUSE, TOLD FATHER, WHO LAUGHED AT HIM. NEW MORNING HE VISITED SITE., SAW SMOLDERING AREA. LATER IN DAY SAW A STATE POLICE OFFICER AND RELATED INCIDENT TO HIM. CAPTAIN VIGIL CONTINUED THAT HE CHECKED SITE AT SEVEN THIRTY PM FOUR TWENTYSIX LAST, NOTED SCORCHED CIRCULAR AREA ABOUT THIRTY TO FORTY FEET IN DIAMETER. HE NOTED ONE RECTANGULAR, V SHAPED INDENTATION IN GROUND, EIGHT BY TWELVE INCHES, AND ABOUT THREE TO FOUR INCHES DEEP. A FELLOW OFFICER, WHO WAS THERE EARLIER, POINTED TO PLACES OF THREE MORE INDENTATIONS, INDICATING THE INDENTATIONS WERE RECTANGULAR. CAPTAIN VIGIL FURTHER STATED HE SAW SEVERAL SMOOTH CIRCULAR PRINTS ON GROUND ABOUT THREE AND ONE HALF INCHES IN DIAMETER AT SITE. NO OTHER WITNESSES KNOWN TO HAVE OBSERVED THE OBJECT. PROPER MILITARY AUTHORITIES AT KERTLAND AFB, ALBUQUERQUE END PAGE TWO [PAGE 224] 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 NO EXPLANATION. BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTENENT DEVELOPMENTS. END LLD FBI WASH DC P [Handwritten: CC- Mr. DeLoach] [PAGE 225] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Mirrored show-through of the teletype continuation on the other side. Stamp: APR 27 6 16 AM '64 REC'D-TELETYPE UNIT FBI. [PAGE 226] FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS SECTION APR 25 1964 TELETYPE FBI ALBUQUEE 537 PM MST URGENT 4-25-64 RGL 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 [Routing list: Mr. Tolson ... Miss Holmes, Miss Gandy] [Handwritten notes and initials] Stamps: EX-108; REC- 53 62-83894-436; APR 30 1964; MR. MOHR FOR THE DIRECTOR. [PAGE 227] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Mirrored show-through of the teletype on the other side. Stamps: RECEIVED-CONRAD APR 27 12 05 PM '64 FBI LABORATORY DIVISION; RECEIVED APR 27 3 14 PM '64 PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY FBI LABORATORY; REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE APR 27 11 07 AM '64; APR 27 9 11 AM '64 FBI; RECEIVED-TOLSON APR 27 10 33 AM '64 FBI U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE; APR 25 7 59 PM '64; RECEIVED-EVANS; REC'D-MOHR; FBI-LABORATORY REC'D FBI; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR APR 27 8 54 AM '64; MR. MOHR FOR THE DIRECTOR. [PAGE 228] 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] [PAGE 229] FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS SECTION APR 25 1964 TELETYPE FBI ALBUQUEE 537 PM MST URGENT 4-25-64 RGL 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: With advised 4/26/64; Sent to HQ 4/28/64] [Routing list: Mr. Tolson ... Miss Holmes, Miss Gandy] Stamps: MR. MOHR FOR THE DIRECTOR; 62-83894-436. [PAGE 230] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Mirrored show-through of the teletype on the other side. Stamps: APR 27 10 45 AM '64 REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE; APR 27 12 17 PM '64 REC'D-SULLIVAN FBI-JUSTICE; APR 27 12 50 PM '64 REC'D DOM INTELL DIV.; APR 28 1964. [PAGE 231] 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] [PAGE 232] 1 - Wacks 4/28/64 Airtel To: SAC, Albuquerque From: Director, FBI UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO APRIL 24, 1964 MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE) Reurtel 4/25/64. Assure facts this matter are furnished to local Air Force. Submit letterhead memorandum. JFW:gew (4) NOTE: A police officer described as sober, dependable, mature and not known to engage in flights of fantasy reported seeing an unidentified flying object rise from the earth with a roar, emitting bluish and orange flames and disappear over a distant mountain. When he reported his observations, representatives of the local law enforcement agencies searched the scene and noted four small irregularly shaped smouldering areas and four regular depressed areas at the site. The unidentified flying object was described as oval shaped; about twenty feet long; with a red insignia; there is no indication in the referenced teletype that Air Force had been advised. Our policy is not to investigate but assure that Air Force is cognizant. Military is investigating and Albuquerque Office is maintaining liaison. [Routing list: Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy] MAIL ROOM [ ] TELETYPE UNIT [ ] Stamps: EX-108 REC- 53 62-83894-436; MAILED 5 APR 28 1964 COMM-FBI; 19 APR 28 1964; 58 MAY 5 1964. [Handwritten notes and initials] [PAGE 233] FD-36 (Rev. 10-29-63) FBI Date: 4/28/64 Transmit the following in PLAIN (Type in plain text or code) Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (62-1028) (P) RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT, SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO, 4/24/64 INFORMATION CONCERNING Re Albuquerque teletypes to the Bureau 4/25/64 and 4/27/64. Lt. Col. L. B. KING, OSI, Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), Albuquerque, New Mexico, on 4/26/64, advised that he cannot explain the observations described by Officer LONNIE ZAMORA at Socorro, New Mexico. Major WILLIAM R. CONNER, Safety Officer, KAFB, Albuquerque, advised that he is the proper officer to handle such reports. Major CONNER advised that he and T/Sgt. D. N. MOODY had examined the site at Socorro, New Mexico, and interviewed Officer LONNIE ZAMORA. They were impressed by Officer ZAMORA'S sincerity. They noted no radio activity at the site. They cannot explain Officer ZAMORA'S observations. He did learn that the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology at Socorro does some blasting in its work, however, their blasting is not in the area of this incident. CC - Wick 4 - Bureau (1 - FBI Laboratory) 2 - Albuquerque DAB/rae (6) Approved: Special Agent in Charge Sent M Per [Handwritten at left: FLYING SAUCERS] [Handwritten notes and initials] Stamps: EX-112 REC- 53 62-83894-437; 8 APR 30 1964; NAT. INT. SEC.; 72 MAY 8 1964. [PAGE 234] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Mirrored show-through of the airtel on the other side. Stamps: RECEIVED PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY FBI LABORATORY MAY 1 3 56 PM '64; RECEIVED-CONRAD MAY 1 2 20 PM '64 FBI LABORATORY DIVISION; REC'D FBI-LABORATORY MAY 1 3 32 PM '64; APR 30 4 25 PM '64 REC'D DOM INTELL DIV; MAY 4 1964. [PAGE 235] AQ 62-1028 Major CONNER, on 4/27/64, advised that on 4/26/64, he had met ORLANDO GALLEGOS at Santa Fe, New Mexico, and both proceeded to La Madera, New Mexico. to check out GALLEGOS' observations. He stated that at the scene there was still some smoldering material. He noted that there was miscellaneous rubbish in the area and the site may have been a dump at one time. In his opinion, some material, such as a can of paint, could have caught fire and exploded. He also noted that GALLEGOS had an odor of alcohol about him. Major CONNER stated he would advise the FBI, Albuquerque, of any pertinent developments. It may be noted that New Mexico State Police Sergeant M. S. CHAVEZ and Socorro County Undersheriff JIM LUCKIE on 4/24/64, advised that they answered ZAMORA's radio calls and went to the site quickly. They noted several small burning areas at the site and the indentations. No one else was noted in the area. Officer ZAMORA, a well regarded and capable officer, was noted to be perfectly sober and thoroughly frightened. SA D. ARTHUR BYRNES, JR. was at Socorro, New Mexico, 4/24/64, and had noted the four irregular burned spots and the four indentations at the site. SA BYRNES immediately advised Captain R. T. HOLDER, Up Range Commander, Stallion Range Center, Socorro, New Mexico. Captain HOLDER, along with Officer ZAMORA and SA BYRNES checked the Socorro site and interviewed Officer ZAMORA at length. Officer ZAMORA's observations were taken in the form of a statement. A copy of this lengthy statement is retained at the Albuquerque FBI Office as well as a small sample of charred material taken at the scene. An unusual observation made at the Socorro scene was that there appeared to be no "blast" effects. Between the burned spots were unburned areas, including patches of unburned brown range grass. 2 [PAGE 236] 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. 3 [PAGE 237] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-104 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 5/8/64 FROM : SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (62-1028) (C) 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. 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. 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 (3) [Handwritten: Flying Saucers; 606 Reservoir Street Socorro N. Mexico; 1 xerox supplemental of drawing; cc of each enclosure to OSI by AQ 5-26-64. JFW/pwy] [Handwritten notes and initials] Stamps: REC- 41 62-83894-438; EX-101; 12 MAY 11 1964 NAT. INT. SEC.; 56 MAY 26 1964; ENCL. BEHIND FILE. [PAGE 238] AQ 62-1028 Calls concerning subject matter are being referred immediately to Major WILLIAM R. CONNER, Safety Officer, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque. -2- [PAGE 239] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 5010-106 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : Mr. DeLoach FROM : M. A. Jones DATE: 5-23-64 SUBJECT: LARRY W. BRYANT NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA ARTICLE ON UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS [Handwritten: Flying Discs] [Routing list: Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy] 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: MORE] [Handwritten notes and initials] Stamps: REC- 26 62-83894-439; 61 JUN 1964; 4 JUN 8 1964; CRIME RESEARCH. [PAGE 240] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Mirrored show-through of the memorandum on the other side. Stamps: MR. JONES JUN 11 11 29 AM '64 RECEIVED FBI; MAY 27 10 26 AM '64 REC'D; MAY 25 7 20 PM '64 RECEIVED FBI; MR. JONES JUN 5 10 26 AM '64 REC'D FBI; MAY 25 4 32 PM '64 REC'D DE LOACH FBI; MAY 25 1 00 PM '64 REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE; MAY 25 2 31 PM '64 REC'D-TOLSON'S OFFICE; JUN 5 10 26 AM '64 FBI REC'D DE LOACH. [PAGE 241] 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. -2- [Handwritten notes and initials, dated 6-3-64] [PAGE 242] 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 notes] 62-83894-439 ENCLOSURE 3576 [PAGE 243] 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 -2- [PAGE 244] 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: -3- [PAGE 245] (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 squelch rumors that UFO's were secret terrestrial weapons. Pursuing this angle, I wrote privately to the Combat Development agency at Eustis on March 13, 1960, and asked whether -4- [PAGE 246] 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." 3 * * * 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 -5- [PAGE 247] 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 -6- [PAGE 248] 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. -7- [PAGE 249] 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 -8- [PAGE 250] 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, John 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. JH:mlk (3) [Routing list: Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, DeLoach, Evans, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy] MAIL ROOM [ ] TELETYPE UNIT [ ] [Handwritten notes and initials] Stamps: REC- 96 62-83894-440; JUL 13 12 31 PM '64 REC'D-READING ROOM FBI; MAILED 19 JUL 13 1964 COMM-FBI; 66 JUL 1964. [PAGE 251] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Mirrored show-through of the letter on the other side. Stamps: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR F B I JUL 13 12 54 PM '64; MAILED 19 JUL 13 1964 COMM-FBI; REC'D-READING ROOM F B I JUL 13 12 31 PM '64; REC- 96. [PAGE 252] RESEARCH INVESTIGATION ANALYSIS INTERPLANETARY INTELLIGENCE OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS I. I. O. U. F. O. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. W. F. RIEFER, Director H. C. HEWES, Associate Director J. MANEY, Deputy Director July 5, 1964 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 recent one, Soccorro, New Mexico, April 25, 1964. This sighting was observed by several different people in different 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 investigation? I was appreciate any information you could give us. Thank you. Trusting to hear from you in the near future. Very truly yours, Hayden Hewes Hayden Hewes, Associate Director [Address label: Hayden Hewes, Associate Director, IIOUFO - 3005 W. Eubanks, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma] [Handwritten: ack 7/10/64 DFC; notes and initials] Stamps: REC- 96 62-83894-440; 12 JUL 14 1964; CORRESPONDENCE; C10. [PAGE 253] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC'D-CORR & TOURS FBI Jul 10 10 58 AM '64; REC'D-CORR & TOURS FBI Jul 8 3 12 PM '64; 18 JUL 8 1964. [PAGE 254] November 16, 1964 EX-103 REC-1 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 connection 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 understand my inability to be of aid. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover 1 - 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) Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, DeLoach, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, Evans, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT [Stamps: MAILED 6 NOV 16 1964 COMM-FBI; REC'D-READING ROOM FBI NOV 16 4 37 PM '64; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR; NOV 23 1964] [PAGE 255] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: MAILED 6 NOV 16 1964 COMM-FBI; Nov 16 5 06 PM '64 F.B.I. RECEIVED-DIRECTOR. [PAGE 256] 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: 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 sendaa summary of the report. I realize this story sounds fantastic but I would appreciate a reply, since it is actually suppose to have occurred. Sincerely yours, Charles E. Bilbo Charles E. Bilbo [Handwritten: Flying Saucers; U.S.A.; ach/11-16-64 Saw/des] REC-1 62-83894-441 NOV 17 1964 EX-103 ENCLOSURE CORRESPONDENCE [PAGE 257] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: Nov 12 9 31 AM '64 FBI REC'D-CORR & TOURS; CORRESPONDENCE NOV 12 1964. [PAGE 258] 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 Citadel 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 concerned with tracing lost and missing persons (legal inquiry bureau). THEIR (visitors) STORY: They came from another planet about the middle 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) extremely 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 indentation 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 arrived the two visitors from outer space had disappeared (in mid-February 1953.) b) The steel filing cabinet is suppose to be locked 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 ENCLOSURE 62-83894-441 [PAGE 259] 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) (See NOTE next page) Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, DeLoach, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, Felt, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT [Stamps: MAILED 10 JAN 26 1965 COMM-FBI; REC'D-READING ROOM FBI JAN 26 3 55 PM '65; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR; FEB 9 1965] [PAGE 260] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR F.B.I. JAN 26 4 30 PM '65; XEROX COPIES DATE 11-29-66; REC'D-READING ROOM FBI JAN 26 3 22 PM '65. [PAGE 261] 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 phenomenon. 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 - [PAGE 262] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamp: 1 XEROX COPIES DATE 11-29-66. [PAGE 263] 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 Mr. Tolson, Mr. Belmont, Mr. Mohr, Mr. DeLoach, Mr. Casper, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Felt, Mr. Gale, Mr. Rosen, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Tavel, Mr. Trotter, Tele. Room, Miss Holmes, Miss Gandy January 20, 1965 My ref. 11-4 Re: Unidentified Flying Objects. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington 25, D.C. FLYING SAUCERS Dear Sirs, 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?. 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. Trusting that this will receive your early attention. Yours faithfully, J. A. Hennessey [Handwritten: D ARTHUR, JR.; ack 1-26-65; xerox - on info 5-12-67] REC-131 62-83894-442 EX 109 JAN 27 1965 CORRESPONDENCE [PAGE 264] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC'D-CORR & TOURS FBI JAN 22 12 06 PM '65; JAN 28 [date stamp, partly legible]. [PAGE 265] REC-18 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, [signature stamp: J. Edgar Hoover] Enclosure List of Subversive Organizations NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. CJJ:rls (3) Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, DeLoach, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, Felt, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT [Stamps: MAILED 8 FEB 26 1965 COMM-FBI; REC'D-READING ROOM FBI FEB 26 3 59 PM '65; MAR 1 1965] [PAGE 266] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR F.B.I. FEB 26 4 15 PM '65; MAR 11 1965. [PAGE 267] 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 REC-18 62-83894-443 18 MAR 2 1965 [PAGE 268] [Handwritten original of the letter on the previous page] 1011 Dellwood Dr. Talladega, Ala. February 21, 1963 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 communists inspired material. Yours Truly, Joe Caldwell [Handwritten notes: TC 2-25-65; ack 2-26-65] CORRESPONDENCE [PAGE 269] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC'D-CORR & TOURS FBI Feb 24 2 31 PM '65; 16 FEB 24 1965. [PAGE 270] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 271] EX 109 April 28, 1965 REC-7 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) Tolson, Belmont, Mohr, DeLoach, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, Felt, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT [Stamps: MAILED 7 APR 29 1965 COMM-FBI; REC'D-READING ROOM FBI Apr 28 12 PM '65; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR F.B.I. Apr 28 5 23 PM '65; REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI Apr 29 9 48 AM '65; MAY 6] [PAGE 272] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR F.B.I. Apr 28 5 23 PM '65; REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI Apr 29 9 48 AM '65. [PAGE 273] 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 Respectfully, Mark Powell Home address: 539 S. Cedar St. Palatine, Ill 60067 SAUCERS [Stamps: ENCLOSURE; REC-7 62-83894-444; EX 109; 16 APR 30 1965] 1TC 4-27-65 ufp [Handwritten: ack 4-28-65] [PAGE 274] 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 [Postmark: PALATINE, ILL. APR 22 1965 PM] [Handwritten: 1TC 4-27-65; ack 4-28-65] ENCLOSURE CORRESPONDENCE [PAGE 275] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: APR 26 11 50 AM '65 REC'D-CORR & TOURS; 8 APR 26 1965. [PAGE 276] 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 [Business card stapled to page] 62-83894-444 ENCLOSURE [PAGE 277] April 15, 1966 REC 20 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) Tolson, DeLoach, Mohr, Wick, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, Felt, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT [Stamps: MAILED 4 APR 15 1966 COMM-FBI; REC'D-READING ROOM FBI APR 15 3 08 PM '66; 54 APR 22 1966] [Handwritten: WILLIAMS - 5724] [PAGE 278] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC'D DeLOACH FBI Apr 15 10 45 AM '66; Apr 15 3 25 PM '66; 54 APR 22 1966; MAILED 4 APR 15 1966 COMM-FBI. [PAGE 279] Paul G. Snigier 360 Pleasant St. Raynham, Mass. April 11, 1966 Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C. FLYING SAUCERS Dear Sir: 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 Paul G. Snigier Mr. Tolson, Mr. DeLoach, Mr. Mohr, Mr. Wick, Mr. Casper, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Felt, Mr. Gale, Mr. Rosen, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Tavel, Mr. Trotter, Tele. Room, Miss Holmes, Miss Gandy [Stamps: RAYNHAM, MA postmark APR 10 1966 02767; 38 APR 13 1966 EXD. PROC.; REC 20 62-83894-445; 5 APR 19 1966; CORRESPONDENCE] [Handwritten: ack 4/15/66 DFC:rks] [PAGE 280] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC'D-CORR & TOURS FBI Apr 13 10 26 AM '66; 5 APR 13 1966; 38 APR 13 1966 EXD. PROC.; REC 20; routing stamp with Mr. Tolson through Miss Gandy. [PAGE 281] July 20, 1966 REC 22 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) Tolson, DeLoach, Mohr, Wick, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, Felt, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT [Stamps: MAILED 4 JUL 21 1966 COMM-FBI; REC'D-READING ROOM FBI Jul 20 2 49 PM '66; 50 JUL 29 1966] [PAGE 282] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC'D READING ROOM FBI Jul 20 2 49 PM '66; REC'D MAIL ROOM FBI Jul 21 5 27 PM '66; RECEIVED-DIRECTOR F.B.I. Jul 20 3 27 PM '66; REC'D DeLOACH FBI Jul 20 10 09 AM '66. [PAGE 283] July 9, 1966 Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. Gentlemen: Flying Saucers 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, Ronnie Fox [Stamps and notes: REC 22 62-83894-446; 2 JUL 22 1966; CORRESPONDENCE; ENCLOSURE; ack 7-20-66 Bgh:lwp nml] [PAGE 284] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: 9 JUL 15 '66; REC'D-CORR & TOURS FBI Jul 15 4 30 PM '66; REC'D-CORR & TOURS FBI Jul 18 8 50 AM '66; ENCLOSURE; CORRESPONDENCE. [PAGE 285] 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. 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 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) Tolson, DeLoach, Mohr, Wick, Casper, Callahan, Conrad, Felt, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, Tavel, Trotter, Tele. Room, Holmes, Gandy MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT [Stamps: MAILED 6 JUL 21 1966 COMM-FBI; AUG 2 1966] [PAGE 286] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC'D DeLOACH FBI Jul 20 4 46 PM '66; MAILED 6 JUL 21 1966 COMM-FBI; REC 18; ST-101. [PAGE 287] 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 [Stamps and notes: CLEBURNE, TX postmark JUL 16 1966 76031; ST-101 REC-18 62-83894-447; 1 JUL 22 1966; 1-TC jss 7/20/66; ack EFT:jss 7/21/66] [PAGE 288] [Handwritten original of the letter on the previous page] Steven G. Gray 903 Forest Av. 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 [Notes: 1-TC jss 7/20/66; ack EFT:jss 7/21/66] CORRESPONDENCE [PAGE 289] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Stamps: REC'D-CORR & TOURS FBI Jul 19 4 07 PM '66; 10 JUL 19 1966. [PAGE 290] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] Handwritten date upside down at top: 4/7/75; stamp APR 30 1975 (circled number). Plain orange folder back cover.