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Jack D. Pickett papers, 1950-2006
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pickett, Jack D.
- Title
- Jack D. Pickett papers
- Dates
- 1950-2006 (inclusive)19502006
- Quantity
- 2.80 cubic ft. (4 boxes) + 4 folders.
- Collection Number
- 09248
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Jack D. Pickett was a UFO researcher and an expert on experimental aircraft. A native of Cooper, Wyoming, Pickett served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and later became a publisher. Between the 1980s and 2000s, Pickett did extensive research on UFO sightings. He argued that alleged UFO's were actually experimental aircraft flown by the military. In the process of doing his research, he became an expert on experimental and unconventional military aircraft. Pickett was the author of the article "Flying Saucers-For Real", which was published in Search Magazine in 1982.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains materials pertaining to Pickett's research on UFO sightings and experimental military aircraft. Consists largely of Pickett's research files, which contain clippings, correspondence, photocopies of government documents, and photographs. Also contains audio-visual materials including a CD-ROM, an audio cassette tape, a CD, and several video tapes. Collection also holds a model of a U.S. Air Force disk plane.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at https://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~205~205. For a full listing of the collection contents, please see the Container List (PDF) link.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Preservation Note
System RequirementsUFO research -- audio cassette tape.
UFO research -- reel to reel audio tapes.
UFO research -- videocassette -- vhs.
UFO research -- compact disc.
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Jack D. Pickett at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
| Description |
|---|
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | undated | ||
| 1 | 1982-2003 | ||
| 1 | 1982 -1988 | ||
| 1 | 1998 | ||
| 1 | 1959-2000 | ||
| 1 | 1955-2003 | ||
| 1 | 1994-1997 | ||
| 1 | 1979-1994 | ||
| 1 | undated | ||
| 1 | 1982-1995 | ||
| 1 | 1994 | ||
| 1 | 1982-1983 | ||
| 1 | Book: "Man-Made UFOs, 1944-1994: 50 Years of Suppression" by Renato Vesco and David Hatcher Childress" |
1994 | |
| 1 | undated | ||
| 1 | 1982-2000 | ||
| 1 | undated | ||
| 1 | July 1997 | ||
| 1 | September 1986 | ||
| 1 | 1997-2002 | ||
| 1 | 1955-1997 | ||
| 1 | 1982-1983 | ||
| 1 | 1982 | ||
| 1 | October 1994 | ||
| 1 | undated | ||
| 1 | January 1964 | ||
| 1 | 1979-1995 | ||
| 1 | 1990-1994 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Military aircraft -- United States.
- Research aircraft -- United States.
- Unidentified flying objects.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Compact disks.
- Videotapes.
