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Carlos Allende papers, 1943-1994 (bulk 1957-1984)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Allende, Carlos
Title
Carlos Allende papers
Dates
1943-1994 (bulk 1957-1984) (inclusive)
Quantity
cubic ft. (4 boxes)
Collection Number
09056
Summary
The collection contains correspondence and other materials on theories of interstellar travel and UFOs compiled by Carlos Allende, who claimed to have witnessed the "Philadelphia Experiment" of 1943.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Carlos Allende was born May 31, 1925 in Springdale, PA. During World War II he served in the Marines from July of 1942 to May of 1943. He claimed to have witnessed the disappearance of the U.S. destroyer escort USS Eldridge while serving aboard the SS Andrew Furuseth in what became known as the "Philadelphia Experiment," and that afterwards he was personally tutored by Albert Einstein on Unified Field Theory. The story of the supposed event emerged in 1955 after Morris K. Jessup, author of The Case for the UFO, received letters from Carlos Allende informing Jessup of the experiment. Intrigued, yet skeptical, Jessup wrote Allende back requesting any evidence he had to support his claim. Months later, in May of 1955, Jessup received his response from Allende, who had now anglicized his name to Carl M. Allen. Unable to recall any specific dates for the experiment or news accounts his response and assertion of the event has been doubted. In the years after his famous letters to Morris Jessup, Allende reportedly refuted and again reclaimed his assertion of the experiment. He thoroughly researched interstellar space travel, UFOs, and Einstein’s Unified Field Theory and was described as an eccentric and intelligent individual. He died in March of 1994 at the age of 68.

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Content Description

The collection contains documents and materials used by Carlos Allende for his research on the "Philadelphia Experiment," Unified Field Theory, interstellar space travel, and UFOs. Documentation includes letters to and from Allende and various authors and professors in the scientific community, newspaper clippings, his military history with discharge forms, a letter of presidential commendation (copied) from Harry Truman, his personal writings, government documents, and other printed material. A large portion of the collection is photocopies.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is divided into three series.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Carlos Allende at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Carlos Allende from 1985-1987 and Diana Wess on May 9, 1995.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Ben Schnake in November, 2008.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

Processed by Ben Schnake
2008

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