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This CIA memorandum for the record, dated 1967, describes a 20 February 1967 visit by Dr. E.U. Condon and members of his University of Colorado UFO study team to the National Photographic Interpretation Center. Mr. Lundahl agreed that NPIC would give technical photogrammetric help but no written reports or conclusions, and that the work would not be credited to CIA. The group was briefed on photogrammetry, microdensitometers and measuring instruments, and on NPIC's analysis of UFO photographs.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Visit of Dr. Condon to NPIC, 20 February 1967 1. The U.S. Air Force has let a $300,000 contract to the University of Colorado to study reported UFO sightings. Brig. Gen. Edward B. Gillers, USAF, is senior Air Force contact and Dr. Thomas Rachford is senior Air Force Scientist on the project. The senior scientist from the University of Colorado is Dr. E.U. Condon. 2. On 20 February 1967 at 0915 Dr. Condon and four members of his investigative team visited NPIC. With Dr. Condon were Dr. Richard Lowe, University of Colorado, Dr. David Saunders, University of Colorado, Dr. William Price, Executive Director of AFRST, and Dr. Rachford, USAF. The purpose of this visit was to familiarize Dr. Condon and members of his team with selected photogrammetric and photographic analysis capabilities of NPIC. 3. The clearance level for the meeting was SECRET. 4. Upon arrival at NPIC, 0915, escorted the group to Mr. Lundahl's office. In the ensuing 10-15 minute discussion between Mr. Lundahl and Dr. Condon the following points were clearly established: a. Any work performed by NPIC to assist Dr. Condon in his investigation will not be identified as work accomplished by CIA. Dr. Condon was advised by Mr. Lundahl to make no reference to CIA in regard to this work effort. Dr. Condon stated that if he felt it necessary to obtain an official CIA comment he would make a separate distinct entry into CIA not related to contacts he has with NPIC. b. NPIC will not prepare any written comments, will not analyze information with the intent of drawing a conclusion, nor prepare written reports. NPIC personnel
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