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Past Event

Aliens in the Archives: A Conversation about the History of the UFO Phenomenon

October 30, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Online and In-person: Benjamin Franklin Hall, American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

Event Description

In 2019, the American Philosophical Society received the papers of two notable ufologists: Budd Hopkins and David Jacobs. Together, these still unprocessed collections document and reflect a broad network of individuals interested in exploring encounters with extraterrestrial life. Their materials also provide an important glimpse into the history and intricacies behind the rise of the UFO phenomenon during the late-20th and early 21st centuries with the potential to contribute to a broad range of research questions and topics in the history of science and beyond. 

Event Information

Free and open to the public; registration required. For more information, please visit the event webpage. 

Hosted by the American Philosophical Society.