Bigfoot Bulletin - No 11 - 1969

Magazine Overview

Title: BIGFOOT BULLETIN
Issue: No. 11
Date: November 30, 1969
Publisher: George F. Haas
Location: Oakland, California, USA

This issue of the BIGFOOT BULLETIN, dated November 30, 1969, focuses on reported sightings and ongoing research into Bigfoot and Sasquatch phenomena. It includes a significant historical report from 1851, a contemporary account from Alaska, and reviews of recent publications and events.

Bigfoot Sighted in Arkansas? Expedition Organizing!

The lead story details a remarkable report from May 16, 1851, originally published in the New Orleans Times Picayune, shared by Loren E. Coleman. This account describes a "wild man" discovered in Arkansas by Mr. Hamilton and his friend. The creature was of "gigantic stature," covered in hair, with long locks enveloping its head and shoulders. It was observed to leap between twelve and fourteen feet and left footprints measuring thirteen inches. The report suggests this creature was traditionally known in St. Francis, Greene, and Foinsett counties, Arkansas, for at least seventeen years prior. A significant detail is the mention of an "organized attempt to gain more data on this ABSM by Col. Cross and Dr. Sullivan" in Memphis, indicating an early organized effort to investigate the phenomenon. The article speculates that the "wild man" might be a survivor of the 1811 earthquake disaster, who grew up in a savage state.

Further credit for the Arkansas report is given to Lucius Farish of Plumerville, Arkansas.

A Possible Sasquatch Sighting in Alaska

This section features an excerpt from a letter written by J.W. Huff of Ward Cove, Alaska, to Richard L. Tierney, dated October 12, 1969. Huff recounts an experience from July of the same year while working at a mining camp in the Bradfield Canal general area. He observed a figure on a ridge approximately 300 feet higher and 500 yards distant. The figure, described as "extremely large" and "very dark," appeared to be wearing no hat and no clothing. It stood "absolutely motionless" for ten to fifteen minutes before running away with a "lumbering gait" and disappearing over the ridge. Despite searching the nearby snowfield, no definitive tracks were found, though some depressions were noted. Huff emphasizes that he has never encountered anything like it and is convinced it was not a known animal.

Recent Publications of Interest

The bulletin lists several recent articles and publications related to Bigfoot and Sasquatch:

• National Enquirer, November 16, 1969: "Dan-builders Report Seeing 15-foot Giant In Canadian Rockies" by William Dick.
• FATE Magazine, December 1969: Includes "I See By The Papers" (Quote of the Month, On The Other Hand) by Curtis Fuller, "Monster Time", "Mrs. Bigfoot", and a review of John Green's book "On The Track of the Sasquatch".
• The Mind of the Dolphin: A book by John Cunningham Lilly, M.D., dealing with communication with nonhuman intelligences.
• Newspaper accounts from Alberta, Canada: Several articles from The Edmonton Journal and The Calgary Herald report sightings of a "15-foot Humanoid Monster" and a "150-foot Creature" at the Bighorn Dam site.
• Daily Colonist, October 10, 1969: "Hairy Puzzle May Be Solved Soon".
• Prince George Progress Spectrum, November 5, 1969: A review of a "Magazine Sasquatch Story".

Additionally, Lucius Farish has compiled a bibliography of Abominable Snowmen/Sasquatch/Bigfoot articles from FATE Magazine (1948-1969) and MYSTIC/SEARCH Magazines (1953-1969), available for purchase.

Dr. Bernard Heuvelmans' Reports on the "Ice Man"

This section highlights two articles by Dr. Bernard Heuvelmans:

1. NOTICE ON A SPECIMEN PRESERVED IN ICE OF AN UNKNOWN FORM OF LIVING HOMINID: Homo pongoides: Published in French in February 1969 by the Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. An English translation is now available.
2. NEANDERTHAL MAN: An article written in English, published June 5, 1969, in Fersonality Magazine, South Africa. This article discusses the "Ice Man" in a more popular style.

These articles are presented as important for understanding Dr. Heuvelmans' views on this mysterious case. The editor offers xerox copies of these articles.

Bigfoot Convention in Anderson, California

An announcement is made regarding a planned convention or get-together for Bigfoot hunters and researchers in Anderson, California. The response so far has been limited, and interested individuals are urged to contact Ben E. Foster Jr. or Eldon Brackett.

Other Mentions

• Mrs. John T. Davidson sent a copy of the comic book "Jungle Tales of Tarzan" which features a story about the 1924 Ape Canyon encounter.
• The November 14, 1969, episode of the TV show "Here Come The Brides" was about Bigfoot, though it depicted a man in a monkey suit.
• The Apollo 12 mission landed near an area called "The Snowman," but this is unrelated to the creature.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the documentation and investigation of Bigfoot and Sasquatch sightings, with a particular emphasis on historical accounts and ongoing research. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry and information dissemination, encouraging readers to share their findings and participate in research efforts. The bulletin actively promotes books and resources related to the subject, such as John Green's book and Dr. Heuvelmans' research, and facilitates communication among enthusiasts through announcements of conventions and publications.