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65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 010

The released record says the FBI is strictly an investigative agency of the Federal Government and does not make evaluations or draw conclusions as to the character or integrity of any organization, publication, or individual. File: 65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 010. 65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 010 combines an official, downloadable document, 15 extracted claims, 3 evidence records, and 3 timeline entries across 184 source pages, and file-level provenance that can be compared with related release records.

File
Document · Release 01
Extent
184 pages
Agency
FBI

Probed Assessment

The released record says the FBI is strictly an investigative agency of the Federal Government and does not make evaluations or draw conclusions as to the character or integrity of any organization, publication, or individual. File: 65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 010.

Key takeaways

  • The released record says mrs. Florence C. Dow expressed concern that the AFSCA Report might be backed by communists.
  • The released record says the AFSCA's 3rd National Flying Saucer Convention took place in Reno, Nevada on July 8, 9, 10, 1966.
  • The released record says bob Renaud has had contact with extraterrestrial beings from the planet Korendor.

Why it matters

65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 010 combines an official, downloadable document, 15 extracted claims, 3 evidence records, and 3 timeline entries across 184 source pages, and file-level provenance that can be compared with related release records.

Corroboration

For 65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 010, the release establishes official provenance but does not independently verify the record's statement that the FBI is strictly an investigative agency of the Federal Government and does not make evaluations or draw conclusions as to the character or integrity of any organization, publication, or individual.

Open questions

  • Which companion records, if any, independently corroborate the source claims extracted from this 184-page document?

Probed separates this editorial assessment from the source claims below. It summarizes what the released artifact supports; it is not independent verification.

Official Description from War.gov

The FBI's 62-HQ-83894 case file includes investigative records, eyewitness testimonies, and public reports concerning Unidentified Flying Objects and flying discs documented between June 1947 and July 1968. The records include high-profile incident accounts, photographic evidence from sites like Oak Ridge, TN, and technical proposals regarding potential propulsion systems. Additional topics include convention programs, researcher accounts, and extensive media coverage from the period. This file is partially posted on FBI vault with more redactions and some pages missing. Included here is the complete case file with several newly declassified pages and only minor redactions.

Preserved verbatim as source metadata. This wording is separate from Probed’s file-specific description and assessment.

File Context

Related entities

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Release provenance

Release
Release 01
Official ID
release-01-file-024-65-hs1-834228961-62-hq-83894-section-010
Cleared
May 8, 2026
Official release source

Referenced Timeline

  1. Page 8

    AFSCA's 3rd National Flying Saucer Convention

    Convention held in Reno, Nevada with various speakers and exhibits.

  2. Page 9

    Message from Master Kalen-Li Retan

    Message received via short-wave radio by Bob Renaud.

  3. Page 4

    Letter from Mrs. Florence C. Dow to FBI

    Mrs. Dow expressed concerns about AFSCA and potential communist ties.

Source Claims

Claims are attributed to the released source and remain distinct from Probed’s assessment and tracker findings.

Reported by source13Source interpretation2
Source reportedObservedPage 2

The FBI is strictly an investigative agency of the Federal Government and does not make evaluations or draw conclusions as to the character or integrity of any organization, publication, or individual.

this Bureau is strictly an investigative agency of the Federal Government and, as such, neither makes evaluations nor draws conclusions as to the character or integrity of any organization, publication or individual

InterpretationAssertedPage 4

Mrs. Florence C. Dow expressed concern that the AFSCA Report might be backed by communists.

I can't say just why, but with my limited idea of how communists operate it strikes me it is backed by them.

Source reportedObservedPage 8

The AFSCA's 3rd National Flying Saucer Convention took place in Reno, Nevada on July 8, 9, 10, 1966.

Reno; Nevada - July 8,9,10, 1966

InterpretationAssertedPage 9

Bob Renaud has had contact with extraterrestrial beings from the planet Korendor.

Since Bob's initial radio contact in 1961, he has talked with the crew of a spacecraft as he watched them on his special TV screen in his home — and eventually met his contacts in-person; visited their undersea and underground bases on our planet; was…

Source reportedAssertedPage 10

The document records that he also reported that a high Space Being in physical form had visited there recently for an hour and fifteen minutes and, after 4 NEWS IN BRIEF walking around the premises, left his blessing on the Aetherius Society and its work.

He also reported that a high Space Being in physical form had visited there recently for an hour and fifteen minutes and, after 4 NEWS IN BRIEF walking around the premises, left his blessing on the Aetherius Society and its work.

Source reportedAssertedPage 29

The document records that or the incident in Hills- dale, Michigan last March, in which a Civil Defense Direc- tor, an assistant dean, and 87 coeds reported that they had seen a glowing object zip past their college dormitory and hover in a swamp for hours.

Or the incident in Hills- dale, Michigan last March, in which a Civil Defense Direc- tor, an assistant dean, and 87 coeds reported that they had seen a glowing object zip past their college dormitory and hover in a swamp for hours.

Source reportedAssertedPage 31

The document records that he stated that he has been in personal contact with a former Air Force officer who uses the alias of Met{Noel concerning unidentified flying objects and that it is the TV producer's intention to use this individual in the forthcoming TV show.

He stated that he has been in personal contact with a former Air Force officer who uses the alias of Met{Noel concerning unidentified flying objects and that it is the TV producer's intention to use this individual in the forthcoming TV show.

Source reportedAssertedPage 83

The document records that then it seemed to swing down low as the light showed from the porch and then shot off over in the direction of Washing- ton Airport.” Ingrid couldn't hold herself any longer.

Then it seemed to swing down low as the light showed from the porch and then shot off over in the direction of Washing- ton Airport.” Ingrid couldn't hold herself any longer.

Source reportedAssertedPage 87

The document records that five or six min: utes later, lan Squire's grandmother (name withneld at witness’ request) was driving uphill along Cad- boro Bay Road southwards towards the northern gates into The Uplands district, when suddenly she saw a red and a green light over the roadway, i.e.

five or six min: utes later, lan Squire's grandmother (name withneld at witness’ request) was driving uphill along Cad- boro Bay Road southwards towards the northern gates into The Uplands district, when suddenly she saw a red and a green light over the roadway, i.e.

Source reportedAssertedPage 109

The document records that she stated she is interested in Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and has ayomt id a quantity of information concerning beings from outer She stated she will not reveal her identity as she would Preel like a fool if this information is not true.

She stated she is interested in Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and has ayomt id a quantity of information concerning beings from outer She stated she will not reveal her identity as she would Preel like a fool if this information is not true.

Source reportedAssertedPage 129

The document records that these objects are constantly being sent over both the North and South 4mericas by Russia, Anyone seeing these objects are instantly responsive as to a flying saucer, Subjected to ridicule if this be mentioned to any one, and/or reported to the authorities.

These objects are constantly being sent over both the North and South 4mericas by Russia, Anyone seeing these objects are instantly responsive as to a flying saucer, Subjected to ridicule if this be mentioned to any one, and/or reported to the authorities,

Source reportedAssertedPage 161

The document records that ozanne was described as having on an Air Force uniform with a chaplain's badge on the uniform, Ozanne also had in his possession at the time a folder marked Top Secret which contained pictures of various military installations.

Ozanne was described as having on an Air Force uniform with a chaplain's badge on the uniform, Ozanne also had in his possession at the time a folder marked Top Secret which contained pictures of various military installations.

Source reportedAssertedPage 162

The document records that ozanne contacted the night-shift supervisor at the Waco Tribune Newspaper, and inquired regarding any information the newspaper could be able to furnish him concerning any unidentified flying objects observed in the Waco, Texas area.

Ozanne contacted the night-shift supervisor at the Waco Tribune Newspaper, and inquired regarding any information the newspaper could be able to furnish him concerning any unidentified flying objects observed in the Waco, Texas area.

Source reportedAssertedPage 88

In his magazine article, Zigel said the "Angel Echo,” a UFO detected by radar, is constantly obs- erved by scientists at the Central Aerological Obs- ervatory near Moscow.

In his magazine article, Zigel said the "Angel Echo,” a UFO detected by radar, is constantly obs- erved by scientists at the Central Aerological Obs- ervatory near Moscow.

Source reportedAssertedPage 176

In addition, a list of private organizations interested in aerial phenomena may be found in Gale's Encyclopedia of Associations (Edition 8, Vol I, pp.

In addition, a list of private organizations interested in aerial phenomena may be found in Gale's Encyclopedia of Associations (Edition 8, Vol I, pp.

Source Material & Evidence

document

Letter from Mrs. Florence C. Dow to J. Edgar Hoover

Page 4

document

AFSCA's 3rd National Flying Saucer Convention Program

Page 8

document

Message from Master Kalen-Li Retan

Page 9

Research Map

14 entities · 3 grounded links

Lines appear only when two entities share a row-level source claim or dated timeline event. Unconnected nodes remain visible without implying a relationship.

UAP/Disclosure Graph
14 nodes3 links