Background data by geography (B3)
Scope and Contents
Background files include relevant topics, general cases, social trends, cults, related phenomena, scientific topics relevant to ufology, assembled by Vallee in support of his research over the years. Also contains field notes and press documents about related topics such as cattle mutilations, and face-to-face meetings of NIDS and BAASS, as well as various research proposals.
Correspondence includes letters exchanged with Aime Michel, Dr. Hynek, Dr. Guerin, and many leading researchers and investigators, starting in the late 1950s to the mid 2010s.
Analysis files are planned for donation in the future, and will include research studies, often field investigations or document research about specific UFO topics.
Dates
- Creation: 1960 - 2015
Creator
- From the Collection: Vallee, Jacques F. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is restricted by request of the donor for ten years from the date of the gift. The opening date for Series I and II will be Jan. 24, 2028. For Series III: Case Files, the date will be Jan. 1, 2031. Contact woodson@rice.edu for details.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 48 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
The box labelled B3 contains material arranged by geographic area, primarily Canada and South America: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Costa Rica. Germany, South Africa and the USSR are also represented. Here again the files are only concerned with specific cases that were of interest at various stages of Vallee's research. No attempt is made to gather exhaustive collections. Also in this box is a very interesting brochure by Donna Irene Granchi, describing her personal approach to case investigation in Brazil. Some samples of local UFO magazines are included as well.
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu