NAID-aware records
National Archives identifiers are kept visible so researchers can verify records against the original public catalog.
National Archives UFO metadata
Project Blue Book Records
AlienCatalog.com indexes source-linked National Archives metadata related to Project Blue Book and public UFO/UAP records, preserving official titles, dates, identifiers, and source links.
Source-linked case metadata
Project Blue Book context without unsupported claims.
The National Archives records in AlienCatalog.com are treated as archival metadata. Titles, NAIDs, dates, collection names, digital object counts, rights notes, and access context are preserved where available. Redacted, blank, or illegible source titles are labeled so researchers understand the limits of the record.
Digital object metadata
Linked scan, image, document, and object metadata is identified as archival object information rather than a separate sighting claim.
Readable title handling
Where source titles include blank or illegible markers, AlienCatalog.com keeps that provenance visible and uses cautious display labels.
Catalog search
The main search interface can surface Project Blue Book-related records by title, source, year, record type, rights status, and media availability.
Archive source context
Project Blue Book records should be read through the archive.
The National Archives describes Project BLUE BOOK as Air Force UFO investigation records and provides public guidance for searching the collection. AlienCatalog helps discovery by organizing source-linked metadata, but the original archive remains the authority for record interpretation.
National Archives guide
Use the National Archives research page to understand the Project BLUE BOOK record group, finding aids, and historical context.
UAP bulk downloads
NARA’s UAP bulk downloads include metadata files and large packages of digitized/born-digital records. These can produce many catalog rows from a smaller set of source collections.
Record vs. case
A scan, metadata object, case file, index row, and derived research entry can all be useful, but they are not always separate sightings.
Transparent labels
AlienCatalog keeps redacted, blank, or illegible source titles visible where the archive metadata contains that wording.
Project Blue Book FAQ
Questions about Project Blue Book records.
Was Project Blue Book an official program?
Yes. Project BLUE BOOK was an Air Force UFO investigation program, and related records are preserved by the National Archives.
Does every record describe a unique sighting?
No. Some entries may be source files, metadata rows, scans, digital objects, or derived search entries tied to a source record.
Why are some titles redacted or blank?
Some source metadata includes labels such as blank, illegible, or redacted. AlienCatalog preserves that context instead of hiding it.
How should I start researching?
Search by location, date, source title, or National Archives identifier, then compare the AlienCatalog entry with the NARA source page.