Meeting on UFOs with Governor Peterson

Summary

In April 1953, a CIA official contacted Babbit to coordinate a meeting proposed by Governor Val Peterson. They discussed the possibility of holding it on April 30th, with participation from representatives of the Scientific Intelligence Office (OSI) and Dr. H. P., the Panel's chair. It was considered that if the governor attended, the meeting should be in his office, but if not, the OSI location would be more appropriate. The message highlights the importance placed on the governor's presence and the need for precise coordination to ensure an appropriate setting.

The document, though incomplete and with OCR errors, shows how civil and military authorities collaborated on UFO-related matters. The CIA aimed to maintain an organized and professional approach, even in informal meetings, suggesting the phenomenon was not ignored but studied with some rigor. This type of memo helps understand how sensitive issues were handled at the time, with a focus on security and protocol.