Background data, France (B5)

File — Box: 5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: 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

1960 - 2015

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

Additional Description

General

The box labelled B5 holds general files, documents and copies of rare magazines related to ufological research in France. The files include investigation records about some specific cases, information from various regional research groups (many now defunct) such as Veronica, Gesag, Nostra etc. and data about the organization and activities of GEPAN-SEPRA, the official research project setup by the French under their space science center (CNES).