Description

The James McDonald papers consist of 26 linear feet of archival space, consisting of case and correspondence files, notes, books, and audiotapes largely. They are designated "MS 328" in the U. of A. system, and have a 28 pp. finder's aid. The collection is exceptionally rich in all manner of UFO interest. Of particular importance are the personal notes chronicling McDonald's indefatigable reinvestigation of many cases. Even the core library books of his reading collection contain significant marginalia on cases. This collection is so deep in real content that unless one has some very delimited reason for researching it, one should allow more than a week to break its surface. The audiotapes are largely interviews by McDonald of witnesses to UFO events, sometimes quite famous. As of this writing (1999) the tapes are essentially inaccessible, but are being converted to a listen able cassette format. This is THE collection for the scientist in UFO research, done by a top-notch atmospheric physicist.

Accessibility:

The University of Arizona archives are quite accessible. Out of courtesy (and due to somewhat limited seating) one suggests writing archivist Roger Myers with notice of your intentions in a timely manner.

(Source: Michael Swords)