CIA responds to UFO tape inquiry

Summary

In May 1957, the CIA responded to a letter from Leon Davison, who had contacted the government regarding an audio tape related to an unidentified phenomenon. The reply, signed by J. Arnold Shaw, indicated that the tape had been analyzed by another federal agency. While no specific information was revealed, Davison was informed he would receive more details directly from that agency soon. The communication was brief and formal, typical of the era, and offered no further context about the recording's content.

The document, classified and marked with internal distribution notes, shows how the CIA handled UFO inquiries in the 1950s. Rather than providing direct information, it referred the matter to other agencies, suggesting limited coordination or a policy of non-involvement in non-priority issues. This kind of response was common during the Cold War, when UFO reports were often handled with caution and little transparency.