Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Correspondence regarding inquiries from Mr. Leon Davidson
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Philip G. Strong of the OSI writes to Dr. Luis W. Alvarez regarding persistent inquiries from Leon Davidson about the 1953 UFO panel. Strong provides copies of previous correspondence to guide Alvarez's potential response.
This document is a letter dated May 29, 1958, from Philip G. Strong of the OSI to Dr. Luis W. Alvarez. The letter serves to inform Dr. Alvarez that two individuals, Lloyd Berkner and Bob Robertson, have been receiving persistent inquiries from a Mr. Leon Davidson regarding their activities and the findings of the UFO panel that convened in Washington in 1953. Strong anticipates that Dr. Alvarez may soon receive similar inquiries from Davidson. To assist Dr. Alvarez, Strong includes copies of correspondence between Robertson and Davidson, suggesting that Alvarez adopt a similar approach if he is contacted. Strong notes that their standard procedure for such inquiries has been to acknowledge receipt and advise the inquirer that their queries have been forwarded to the Air Force for appropriate action. The letter concludes by requesting that Dr. Alvarez advise Strong if he becomes involved in this matter.
Recently both Lloyd Berkner and Bob Robertson have been besieged by a Mr. Leon Davidson with questions relative to their activities on and the results of the UFO panel which convened in Washington early in 1953.
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Key Persons
- Lloyd BerknerRecipient of inquiries from Leon Davidson
- Bob RobertsonRecipient of inquiries from Leon Davidson
- Leon DavidsonIndividual making inquiries regarding the UFO panel
- Dr. AlvarezRecipient of the letter
- Mr. ChapinAssistant to the Director