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C00041853 ae s F . . a7 <i , 3 June 1977 . MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Research and Development, DDSeT FROM : Anthony A. Lapham General Counsel SUBJECT : Proposed Research Project -:- The author of the attached letter was an acquaintance of mine while i was in private practice. He called me on the phone several months ago and asked whetiier the Agency would have any interest in the research effort described in the attached letter. I expressed doubt, but said I would circulate the question if he put it in writing. The attached letter is the result. Do you have any potential interest? If, as I s…

C00041853 STANFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA Ud035 {41%1 326 6700 May 31, 1977 Anthony Lapham, Esq. General Counsel Central Intelligence Agency Washington, D.C, 20505 Dear Tony: I am following up on our earlier conversation suggesting that the Office of Research and Development (ORD) might have an interest in hearing and exploring avenues of research in which, we arc presently engaged. I would like, if agreeable, to discuss a comprehensive vse eee nnn nnnecennneentanl research project on the global UFO phenomenon. Its major elements include e Collection and analysis of existing…

TC0004185 ee Anthony Lapham, Esq. May JL, 1977 Central Intelligence Agency Page 2 ‘scenarios’ for the UFO phefiomenon itseli. Qur product will include a final report, suitable for selected or public release. . _ By coincidence I will be in Washington, D.C. on June 9 and would be available to meet then. Alternatively, I could meet at any future date of your convenience, given rcimbursement of travel expenses. With all good wishes. Cordial). . CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY