Condon, Edward Uhler, 1902-1974
Edward Uhler Condon collection on UFOs, circa 1947-1969.
This unsorted collection of materials on unidentified flying objects contains copies of early Air Force investigation files (for Project Sign, 1947-1949; Grudge, 1949-1951; Blue Book, 1952-1967), and also the files for the Colorado project, or the Condon Report as it was popularly known ("Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects," 1968). There are 14 boxes relating to this project, 7 of which contain files of the actual cases investigated, and all of which contain drafts of the published chapters, with supporting documentation and correspondence.
American nuclear physicist. Ph.D. physics, University of California (1926). Professional experience includes: assistant profesor, associate professor, Princeton University (1928-1929, 1930-1937); associate director, Westinghouse Research Laboratory (1937-1945); director, National Bureau of Standards (1945-1951); director of research and development, consulting physicist, Corning Glass Works (1951-1954); professor, Washington University (1956-1963); professor, fellow of the Joint Institute of Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA), director of UFO Project, professor emeritus, University of Colorado (1963-1974). Research interests: quantum mechanics, development of radar use and nuclear weapons during World War II.
Unidentified flying objects -- Sightings and encounters.
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