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NASA Information Sheet 78-1 on UFOs Document

NASA / DoD FOIA reading room· 1978· 7 pages · Cited by the stories · 1 story
- p. 7 …Allen Hynek, Director 924 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 (312) 491-1780 US GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1978-261 371 36…
FOIA Case 2025-00044-C FOIA release

FBI via MuckRock· 7 pages · Cited by the stories · 2 stories
- p. 7 ## VENTURE PRESS 305 STUDIO BUILDING 171B SHERMAN AVENUE EVANSTON, ILLINOIS Botse, Idaho Dear July 22, 1947 Quite obviously you have…
Symposium on unidentified flying objects: hearings before the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Ninetieth Congress, second session, July 29, 1968. Hearing transcript

U.S. House of Representatives· 1968-07-29· 256 pages · Congress and GPO · 6 stories
- p. 5 …Allen Hynek, head, Department of Astronomy, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill 3 Prof. James E. McDonald, Department of Meteorology, University of…
- p. 9 …ALLEN HYNEK, HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF ASTRONOMY, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, EVANSTON, ILL. Dr.HYNEK.Thank you. My name is J. Allen Hynek…
- p. 118 …1940.Festinger, L., 1957. A theory of cognitive dissonance. Evanston: Row -Peterson, 1957. Hall, R. H. (ed.), 1964. The UFO…
- 1 more page mentions it
FBI file: Kenneth Arnold Document

Internet Archive (FBI)· 24 pages · Cited by the stories · 2 stories
- p. 7 …Fantasy magazine in Chicago and the Venture magazine in Evanston, Illinois, some rock formations which they had found on Maury…
- p. 19 …We sent a box (cigar) of these fragments to RAY PALMER of Venture Magazine at Evanston Illinois to have it…
- p. 21 …Raymond Palmer, supposedly editor of the Venture Press, Evanston, Illinois. The gist of this letter was that Mr. Palmer received…
- 1 more page mentions it
UFO Consensus FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 2001-03-12· 7 pages · CIA reading room · 5 stories
- p. 1 …Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60201 8 DECEMBER. 67 1265
- p. 2 …Department of Astronomy, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60201 . If scientists avoided topics which involve possible violations of the inviolable laws…
FBI file: UFO, UFO Part 05 FOIA release

Federal Bureau of Investigation· 74 pages · FBI Vault · 6 stories
- p. 22 …Fantasy magazine in Chicago and the Venture magazine in Evanston, Illinois, some rock formations which they had found on Maury…
- p. 32 …stated that he received a letter from a Mr. Evanston, Illinois. The gist of this letter was that Mr. received…
- p. 36 …We sent a box (cigar) of these fragments to of Venture Magazine at Evanston Illinois to have it analyzed. ## b7c…
FBI file 62-HQ-83894 Flying Discs, section 3 Document

Department of War· 2026-05-08· 190 pages · Cited by the stories · 4 stories
- p. 33 …They sent a cigar box of these formations to one Ray Palmer, editor of the Venture magazine in Evanston, Illinois…
- p. 51 …to RAY PAili.lER of Venture kagazine s t Evanston I llinois to have it anal yzed. Later P.AIMER…
- p. 98 .....--..... T.--:::::::.1((_~ -- ENTURE PRESS ._,3 □ 5 STUD! □ BUILDING 171B SHERMAN AVENUE EVANSTON, ILLIN □ IS \ =---- Mr. Kenneth Arnold, AllIt I c…
- 3 more pages mention it
65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 003 Official release

Federal Bureau of Investigation· 190 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 4 stories
- p. 33 …They sent a cigar box of these formations to one Ray Palmer, editor of the Venture magazine in Evanston, Illinois…
- p. 51 …to RAY PAili.lER of Venture kagazine s t Evanston I llinois to have it anal yzed. Later P.AIMER…
- p. 98 .....--..... T.--:::::::.1((_~ -- ENTURE PRESS ._,3 □ 5 STUD! □ BUILDING 171B SHERMAN AVENUE EVANSTON, ILLIN □ IS \ =---- Mr. Kenneth Arnold, AllIt I c…
- 3 more pages mention it
UFOs and Related Subjects (Lynn Catoe, 1969) Document

Government Attic· 419 pages · Cited by the stories · 4 stories
- p. 22 …New York and Evanston, Harper & Row, 1967. p. 34. Advice on what to do in the event of encounter with…
- p. 23 …Allen. The scientific problem posed by unidentified flying objects. Evanston, lll., The Author, 1968. 15 p. Author makes the following…
- p. 121 …f.ew York and Evanston, Harper & Row, 196'1. 34 p. Advice ort what to do in the event of…
- 1 more page mentions it
FBI file: UFO, UFO Part 12 FOIA release

Federal Bureau of Investigation· 142 pages · FBI Vault · 2 stories
- p. 9 …Write to 806 Dempster Street, Evanston, Illinois New Pocket Books on Stands. Dell No. 627, "When Worlds Collide" by Philip…
FAB CENDOC Envelope 09 (1978) Document

FAB CENDOC via The Black Vault· 86 pages · Cited by the stories · 3 stories
- p. 2 …Suite 207, Evanston, Ill. COPYRIGHT 1978 by International UFO Reporter, Inc., all rights reserved. No part of this issued may…
US Army-Flying-Saucer-Study_1949 Report

U.S. Department of War· 25 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 0 stories
- p. 22 …son, his successor. 3 April149-2 ALTER WINCHELL(ABC): Evanston, Ill.--One of Hitler's top agents is now lecturing…
Media contacts to the FAA Document

FAA via National Archives / The Black Vault· 44 pages · Cited by the stories · 1 story
- p. 10 …13, KIMO CBS - LA Evanston Journal, Canada CBS News, Canada Anchorage Daily News United Radio, NY Film producer, "STARMAN" Atlantic…
FBI file: UFO, UFO Part 14 FOIA release

Federal Bureau of Investigation· 141 pages · FBI Vault · 1 story
- p. 41 …was published by University Books, Inc., 806 Dempster Street, Evanston, Illinois. Contact this publishing house and if possible, obtain a…
Project Blue Book documents on the Killian case, compiled by Dan Wilson Document

NICAP· 83 pages · Cited by the stories · 1 story
- p. 43 …Ayres (Rep.) 14th District, Ohio; Ray Palmer, Flying Saucers magazine, Amherst, Wisconsin; Cartis Fuller, Fate Magazine, Evanston, Illinois; Coral Lorenzen…
Unidentified flying objects: hearing before the Committee on Armed Forces of the House of Representatives, Eighty-ninth Congress, second session, April 5, 1966 ... Hearing transcript

U.S. House Committee on Armed Services· 1966-04-05· 88 pages · Cited by the stories · 3 stories
- p. 18 …Allen Hynek, and I reside at 2623 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Ill. I am director of the Dearborn Observatory and of…
- p. 61 …Allen Hynek, chairman of the Dearborn Observatory at Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., and scien- tific consultant to the Air Force…
- p. 63 …Allen Hynek, chairman of Dearborn Observatory at Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., and scientific consultant to the Air Force's Project…
House Armed Services Committee hearing on UFOs, April 5, 1966 Hearing transcript

Internet Archive· 1966-04-05· 37 pages · Cited by the stories · 2 stories
- p. 13 …Allen Hynek, chairman of Dearborn Observatory at Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., and scientific consultant to the Air Force's Project…
FBI file: UFO, UFO Part 03 FOIA release

Federal Bureau of Investigation· 111 pages · FBI Vault · 4 stories
- p. 19 …ON JULY THIRTY FIRST, LAST, CALLED AT A. N. EVANSTON, ILLINOIS, COLLECT, AND ALSO CALLED BOISE, IDAHO, COLLECT. ON AUGUST…
65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 009 Official release

Federal Bureau of Investigation· 290 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 0 stories
- p. 83 …this book was published by Un verslty Books, Inc., 806 Dempster Street , Evanston, Illinois. Contact this publishing house and if…
- p. 84 …It was determined through the Phoenix Public Library that University Books, Inc . , is located at 806 Dempster Ste~et, Evanston…
- p. 249 …Fate Magazine (Evanston, Ill.), February 1964. 5. The letter is dated October 3, 1963; it is signed by Lt. Col…
FBI file 62-HQ-83894, section 9 Document

Department of War· 290 pages · Cited by the stories · 1 story
- p. 83 …this book was published by Un verslty Books, Inc., 806 Dempster Street , Evanston, Illinois. Contact this publishing house and if…
- p. 84 …It was determined through the Phoenix Public Library that University Books, Inc . , is located at 806 Dempster Ste~et, Evanston…
- p. 249 …Fate Magazine (Evanston, Ill.), February 1964. 5. The letter is dated October 3, 1963; it is signed by Lt. Col…
Project Blue Book desk file, Socorro (217 pages) Document

The Black Vault (Rob Mercer collection)· 217 pages · Cited by the stories · 1 story
- p. 125 …Allen Hynek Department of Astronomy , Northwestern University · Evanston, Illinois 60201 Dear Dr. Hynek: I hope this information will be of…
FBI file: UFO, UFO Part 13 FOIA release

Federal Bureau of Investigation· 148 pages · FBI Vault · 1 story
- p. 106 …Fate Magazine (Evanston, Ill.), February 1964. 5. The letter is dated October 3, 1963; it is signed by Lt. Col…
Project Blue Book Socorro file Document

Internet Archive· 168 pages · Cited by the stories · 1 story
- p. 72 …Allen Hynek Department of Astronomy Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois 60201 Dear Dr. Hynek: Your letter of 30 April, requesting information…
- p. 74 …Allen Hynek, Chairman Astronomy Department Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois Dear Dr. Hynek I may have a lead on the person…
- p. 75 …Allen Hynek, Chairman Astronomy Department Northwestern University Evanston , Illinois Dear Dr. Hynnek : may have a land on the person you…
Project Blue Book Socorro file Document

The Black Vault· 167 pages · Cited by the stories · 1 story
- p. 71 …Allen Hynek Department of Astronomy Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois 60201 Dear Dr. Hynek: Your letter of 30 April, requesting information…
- p. 73 …Allen Hynek, Chairman Astronomy Department Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois Dear Dr. Hynek I may have a lead on the person…
- p. 74 …Allen Hynek, Chairman Astronomy Department Northwestern University Evanston , Illinois Dear Dr. Hynnek : may have a land on the person you…
Project Blue Book Socorro file (direct PDF) Document

Wikimedia Commons (USAF Project Blue Book)· 168 pages · Cited by the stories · 1 story
- p. 72 …Allen Hynek Department of Astronomy Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois 60201 Dear Dr. Hynek: Your letter of 30 April, requesting information…
- p. 74 …Allen Hynek, Chairman Astronomy Department Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois Dear Dr. Hynek I may have a lead on the person…
- p. 75 …Allen Hynek, Chairman Astronomy Department Northwestern University Evanston , Illinois Dear Dr. Hynnek : may have a land on the person you…
Black Vault compilation, pp. 91-93 Document

The Black Vault· 134 pages · Cited by the stories · 2 stories
- p. 32 …1909 Sherman Suite 207, Evanston. 1L 60201 . Self· styled pinnacle of UFO activities, this small grcup generally depenos on other…
- p. 101 …Allen Hynek, Director 924 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL 602 0 2 (312) 491-1780 V S GOVE IIN..ENl l…
- p. 104 …Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS). 1909 Sherman Suite 207. Evanston. IL 60201. Self-styled pmnacte of UFO activities. this small…
5: 2, Community Relations, 1970: 47323287 Official release

· 95 pages · National Archives · 0 stories
- p. 69 …Kenney, Route 2, Box 179A, Barrington, Illinois 60010 Native of Evanston, Illinois. Graduated University of Chicago (Ph.B.). Member: Organizing…
65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 002 Official release

Federal Bureau of Investigation· 194 pages · PURSUE release (war.gov) · 1 story
- p. 142 …FIVE TWO NAUGHT NAUGT, EVANSTON , ILLINOIS , COLLECT, AND ALSO CALLED NAUGHT ONE NAUGHT NINE J AT BOISE , IDAHO, COLLECT . ON…
Aboard a Flying Saucer the Adventures of Two 'Kidnapped' Humans FOIA release

Central Intelligence Agency· 2001-03-12· 29 pages · CIA reading room · 1 story
- p. 29 …ALLEN HYNEK Dearborn Observatory, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60201