UFOs and Related Subjects: An Annotated Bibliography

This document is an annotated bibliography titled 'UFOs and Related Subjects,' prepared by Lynn E. Catoe of the Library of Congress, Science and Technology Division, for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). Published in July 1969, the work was commissioned to assist the scientific research project at the University of Colorado, which was led by Dr. Edward U. Condon. The bibliography contains over 1,600 items, including books, journal articles, pamphlets, conference proceedings, tapes, and original manuscripts. The foreword explains that the survey was initiated on November 1, 1966, under contract F44620-67-C-0035 and AFOSR project orders 67-0002 and 68-0003. The bibliography covers a wide range of topics related to the UFO phenomenon, including sightings, abductions, the 'men in black' phenomenon, electromagnetic effects, radar detections, and various theories regarding the origin and nature of UFOs, such as the extraterrestrial hypothesis, the 'inner earth' theory, and connections to mysticism and the occult. It also includes sections on related subjects like ancient records, Fortean phenomena, and the 'hollow earth' theory. The document notes that the material collected was made available to the University of Colorado project in the form of microfilm. The bibliography is intended to be a comprehensive resource for scholars and general readers, acknowledging that the subject is complex and that the literature is often contradictory, with various factions holding firm, conflicting beliefs about the nature of the phenomenon. The document also includes an author index and a section on cartoons, which the bibliographer notes as a distinct art form reflecting public opinion of the time.