CIA letter to an astronomer on UFO documents

Summary

In December 1959, the CIA responded to a letter from astronomer Dr. Thornton Page, who had sent a series of essays related to the study of unidentified flying objects. Despite OCR errors in the text, it is clear that Dr. Page was collaborating with U.S. intelligence on a topic already of scientific and governmental interest at the time. The letter indicates that the material would be reviewed and returned with comments, suggesting an academic exchange with national security agencies.

The communication reflects a serious and professional tone, typical of interactions between scientists and intelligence agencies during the Cold War. Although the content of the essays is not explicitly mentioned, the context suggests they could relate to research on unexplained aerial phenomena. This kind of correspondence is valuable for understanding how UFO information was handled in an era where national security was paramount.