Project 10073 Record Card — Oak Lawn, Illinois, April 9, 1964

This document collection details a UFO sighting report filed by a 13-year-old student from Oak Lawn, Illinois, on April 9, 1964. The witness reported observing a bright, oblong object in the sky at approximately 7:20 A.M. while on the way to school. The object was described as moving slowly toward the southwest with no sound and no trail, remaining visible for about 20 seconds. The witness subsequently engaged in a series of letters with the Air Force, specifically the Project Blue Book Information Officer at the Pentagon, seeking information on UFOs, space programs (Mercury, Gemini, Apollo), and potential employment or career paths in astronomy and physics. The Air Force responded on April 21, 1964, stating that they were unable to identify the object based on the provided information, suggesting it may have been a weather balloon or an aircraft reflecting the early morning sun. The correspondence also clarifies that there are no temporary positions available within the UFO program and provides guidance on academic paths for a future career in the Air Force. The file includes the original Project 10073 record card, which notes the sighting as having insufficient data for evaluation, and internal memoranda regarding the handling of the inquiry.