SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR ABDUCTION REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS          FILE: UFO3082






   Filename: Ar.Req
   Type    : Request for Information
   Author  : Budd Hopkins/David Jacobs
   Date    : 07/92
   Desc    : Request for Abduction reports and accounts

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               Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) - MUFONET-BBS Network
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                          PROJECT: ABDUCTION REPORT
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   PURPOSE:  The obtaining and compilation of Abduction Cases.
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   PERSONS/ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED:
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   Budd Hopkins, Dr. David M. Jacobs, Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).

   This is a message with an extraordinary request for you.

     In  1964  the National Investigations Committee on  Aerial  Phenomena
   (NICAP)   issued a compendium of information about UFOs called "THE UFO
   EVIDENCE".  This enormously influential and useful volume drew together
   the  various  aspects of sightings and witnesses into a systematic  and
   powerful  testament  to the reality of UFOs.   It was used  to  educate
   congressmen and the public alike and it helped change the direction  of
   UFO research.

     Now  we have the opportunity to proceed with a project that  promises
   to be even more powerful and influential.   Budd Hopkins and Dr.  David
   Jacobs  are  project directors,  in participation with The  Mutual  UFO
   Network (MUFON), of a major effort to bring together the complexity and
   variety  of  the  abduction  phenomenon.    The  project  calls  for  a
   compilation  of abduction cases from around the country investigated by
   as  many UFO and abduction researchers as possible.   It is hoped  that
   new  patterns will be identified,  new questions can be asked,  and new
   directions  for research can be developed.   A  compendium of this type
   can provide authoritative evidence of the reality of the phenomenon for
   UFO researchers,  scientists, members of the therapeutic community, and
   skeptics.

     Obviously  this  type of endeavor depends on the cooperation  of  the
   entire  UFO research community.   Without your help it cannot be  done.
   The time has come now to work together in a cooperative effort for  the
   good of UFO research.  It is only together that we can make substantial
   headway   into  deciphering  the  mysteries  of  this  most   important
   phenomenon. Both Budd Hopkins and Dr. David Jacobs will be contributing
   their cases and I hope that you will want to make your own contribution
   so that you can be part of this historic undertaking.

     Additionally,  those of you who have had an abduction experience,  or
   are  aware  of  any  person  or  persons  who  have  had  an  abduction
   experience,   are requested to also become involved in  this  endeavor.
   Any information you deem to remain confidential will remain so,  as you
   will   be  dealing  with  persons  of  very  high  professionalism  and
   credibility.

     Here  is  a  short  biography of the principles  involved  with  this
   project:

   Budd Hopkins - Began researching abduction cases in 1975, is the author
   of  a number of books,  research papers and articles,  among which  are
   "Missing  Time",   "Intruders",   and his newest book "A Crack  In  The
   Universe - The Psychological Impact of UFO Encounters".   Involved with
   encounter  groups.   He is also on the staff of The Mutual UFO  Network
   (MUFON)

   Dr. David M. Jacobs - holder of a B.A., M.A., and a Ph.D.,  author of a
   number of books, research papers and articles,  including the book "The
   UFO  Controversy in America".  He's also a contributer to the  Academic
   American Encyclopedia.   He is a Consultant with The Mutual UFO Network
   (MUFON).

   The  Mutual  UFO  Network (MUFON)  -  A  scientific  organization,   in
   existence for over 22  years,  involved in the UFO phenomenon.  It is a
   world-wide  organization,   and has a staff and consultants  from  many
   areas of scientic pursuit and knowledge.

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   [Note:   Signatures of Budd Hopkins and Dr.  David Jacobs appear on the
   original document to follow.]

   SUBMITTING ABDUCTION REPORTS:
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   The following information is broken down into two sections:

   1. Researchers/Investigators  who have been involved in the research of
      abduction cases.

   2. Individuals  who have had an abduction experience,  or are aware  of
      someone who has.

   A. Researchers/Investigators  -  The  cases should be  as  complete  as
      possible.    Short  fragments  are  acceptable,   but  would  prefer
      comprehensive  cases.   "Multiple"  cases,  in which  abductees  see
      others  abducted,  nonabductees see others abducted,  or two or more
      people are abducted at once, are important for inclusion.

      Documentation should accompany reports.  Names (or pseudonyms) along
      with  the age,  sex,  and pertinent information about the  abductee,
      e.g., physical infirmities, ethnic background, etc,  should be sent.
      Include the time,  place, and date of the abduction.   All names and
      addresses  will  be  confidential.   It is also  important  to  send
      supporting  material  like  how the abductee  first  suspected  that
      he/she  was  involved  with  the abduction  phenomenon,   where  the
      abductee went for investigation, and so on.

      If  possible,  please send a transcript of the hypnotic  regression,
      and/or non-hypnotically recalled interview.   If it is not  possible
      to  provide  a transcript,  copies of audio and video tapes will  be
      accepted.   If a taped account is used,  transcripts will be made by
      us and given to the investigator at the project's conclusion.

      Please  include  your name,  address,  and phone number  along  with
      information  about  your  years of investigative experience and  any
      other  biographical data that you deem appropriate.   If your  cases
      are used, you will be asked to sign a release allowing us to publish
      them.

      Either  Budd  Hopkins or Dr.  David Jacobs will be happy to  provide
      their  professional  opinion about the methodology employed in  your
      case, if you so desire.

      Please send your cases either to:

             Budd Hopkins                     David Jacobs
             246 W. 16th Street    - or -     607 E. Gravers Lane
             New York, NY 10011               Wyndmoor, PA 19118

   We  are  looking  forward to working with you on  this  most  important
   project.


               Budd Hopkins                    David M. Jacobs
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            (original signatures appear on the original document)

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   B. Individuals - If you have had an abduction,  or are aware of someone
      who has been abducted,  please follow the guidelines listed above as
      they  might pertain to your case,  or contact a MUFONET-BBS  Network
      electronic  bulletin  board.    Each MUFONET-BBS  board  can  accept
      sighting  and abduction reports on-line through the use of a  report
      program.  Or contact me at the following:

      MUFONET-BBS Network 88:/0                   address:
      Data Number: 901-785-4943               4769 Lake Ridge Drive
                                              Memphis, TN 38109

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      Sincerely,   John Komar
                   State Director/Tennessee - MUFON
                   Administrator - MUFONET-BBS Network



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