SCEAU Bulletin - No 00 - 1991

Magazine Overview

Title: BULLETIN ANNUEL
Issue: N° 0
Date: Année 1991 (Published digitally in 2007)
Publisher: SCEAU (Sauvegarde, Conservation des Etudes et Archives Ufologiques)
Country: France
Language: French

This is the inaugural issue, designated as 'N° 0', of the annual bulletin from SCEAU, an organization dedicated to the preservation and conservation of ufological studies and archives in France. The cover visually represents France as a bookshelf filled with books, symbolizing the collection and organization of knowledge, with many books bearing dates and terms related to UFO phenomena.

Editorial: A New Bulletin for French Ufology

The editorial, titled 'EDITORIAL', announces the launch of this new bulletin, which aims to be different from typical ufological publications. Instead of presenting UFO sightings or investigations, this bulletin focuses on the evolution of SCEAU's project. It will provide an annual report on the organization's activities, serving as a record of its progress. The editorial emphasizes the importance of safeguarding French ufological heritage, noting that many researchers have ceased their activities, leading to the loss of valuable work and documentation. The goal is to prevent this loss and ensure that future generations of researchers have a foundation for their studies.

The editorial highlights the critical need for preserving this heritage, as the phenomena themselves appear to persist. It explains that SCEAU's mission involves the transfer of archives through deposit contracts with donors, who then become associate members with oversight rights. Conservation is carried out in partnership with the National Archives and Departmental Archives. A key aspect of SCEAU's work is to make these archives a living memory, accessible for consultation and reproduction.

Statutes of SCEAU

The bulletin includes the statutes of the SCEAU association, established on February 2, 1990. The statutes define the association's purpose as safeguarding private ufological heritage, archiving public and private documentary material, managing this fund in collaboration with national and departmental archives, and promoting a preventive approach to cultural heritage preservation.

The registered office of the association is in Paris. The founding members listed include Pierre Lagrange, René Faudrin, Gilles Durand, Isabelle Oldmas, Robert Fischer, Eric Misch, and Christine Zmygart. Thierry Pinvidic participated in the founding, and Francine FOUERE and René FOLUERE are honorary members.

The statutes also detail membership categories:

• Adherents: Individuals who participate directly in the association's activities.
• Ordinary and Extraordinary Members: Those who pay an annual contribution and have voting rights.
• Sociétaires: Individuals who sign a 'cession contract' for their ufological archives with SCEAU/Archives OVNI. They also participate in general assemblies and have voting rights.
• Délégués: Individuals co-opted by the board for specific tasks such as research, negotiation of deposit contracts, documentation recovery, or transfer to national/departmental archives.
• Bandalteurs (Donors): Individuals or entities whose material, financial, or logistical contributions significantly exceed the annual membership fee.

Honorary members are recognized for their significant contributions to the safeguarding and conservation of ufological work.

The statutes also outline the conditions for membership, the rights and responsibilities of members, and the procedures for radiation (removal) from the association, which can occur due to non-payment of dues, resignation, or serious misconduct.

Deposit Contract with the National Archives

A significant portion of the bulletin is dedicated to the 'CONTRAT DE DEPOT REVOCABLE ARCHIVES D'ASSOCIATION' signed between Monsieur René Faudrin, representing SCEAU, and the Minister of Culture and Communication, represented by the Director General of the National Archives of France. This contract, dated April 1991, formalizes the deposit of ufological archives from associations or private researchers, safeguarded by SCEAU, to the National Archives.

Key provisions of the contract include:

• Article 1: Monsieur Faudrin declares the deposit of ufological archives.
• Article 2: The deposit is mutually agreed upon.
• Article 3: The Archives will be solely responsible for the documents once an inventory is established.
• Article 4: SCEAU must authorize the communication and reproduction of deposited documents.
• Article 5: Documents cannot be consulted or reproduced without written authorization from the depositor.
• Article 6: If the depositor wishes to terminate the contract, they must give three months' notice. Reintegration of documents is at the depositor's expense.
• Article 7: Reproductions made by the Archives remain the property of the State but are subject to communication conditions.
• Article 8: Inventories established by the Archives are also State property.
• Article 9: The deposit does not incur any financial liability for the Archives.
• Article 10: In case of SCEAU's dissolution, the deposited documents become the property of the State, with communication and reproduction governed by national archive rules.

The contract is signed by René Faudrin for SCEAU and Jean Favier for the National Archives.

Responses from Departmental Archives

A map of France is presented, indicating the responses from Departmental Archives regarding their willingness to enter into a deposit contract with SCEAU. A legend clarifies that numbered departments marked with a blue outline are ready to sign a deposit contract (including department 94), while Paris and the Île-de-France region are covered by the contract with the National Archives. A separate notation indicates a direct contract with the donor.

Recap of Archived and Deposited Documents during 1991

This section details the archives safeguarded and deposited during 1991. Following the contract with the National Archives, SCEAU received archives from the association 'GROUPE 52-55'. Initially, these consisted of bulletins and reviews, which were the easiest to sort and classify. The editorial acknowledges the time constraints and the fact that the association has few remaining members. However, it states that the second lot of documents from GROUPE 52-55 will also be transferred for deposit at the National Archives.

The bulletin emphasizes that while bulletins and reviews are valuable, the most significant items for researchers are the reports and investigation files, which form the foundation of ufology.

Detailed listings are provided for the fonds of the Groupe 5255 (Chaumont):

• Revue: BULLETIN DE L'AESV, puis OVNI-PRESENCE (en 1981): Lists issues from 1980 to 1988, including a special issue in September 1988.
• Revue: OVNI PRESENCE: Lists issues from September 1981 to September 1982.
• Revue: NEANT: Lists issues edited by CLLDLN / LYON from the first quarter of 1980 to September 1982, including a special issue on CECO.
• Revue: RECHERCHES UFOLOGIQUES / GROUP. NORDISTE D'ETUDES OVNI: Edited by ROVIO / NORD, with an issue from the second quarter of 1975.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the critical importance of archival preservation in ufology, the establishment of institutional partnerships (with National and Departmental Archives), and the detailed cataloging of existing ufological documentation. The editorial stance is one of proactive conservation and organization, aiming to build a robust and accessible repository of French ufological history for present and future researchers. The bulletin positions itself as a vital tool for transparency and communication regarding SCEAU's archival efforts.

This document is a scanned issue of the magazine "OVNI", identified as issue number 19, published in November 1991 by SCEAU. The cover features a cartoon of an alien and a UFO with a call to action: "POUR EVITER CELA SS. VENEZ NOUS REJOINDRE ! DEVENEZ ACTIF AU SKIN DU : SCEAU". The magazine appears to be a compilation of lists of various OVNI-related publications and a preliminary analysis of a survey.

Catalog of OVNI Publications

The majority of the document consists of lists of various OVNI-related magazines and bulletins, organized by title and editor. These lists provide publication dates and sometimes specific issue numbers, serving as a catalog for researchers.

VINAMA

Published by ADRUP / DIJON, this publication has numerous issues listed from 1960 to 1984.

Vaucluse Viologie

Published by GREPO / VAUCLUSE, this quarterly publication has issues listed from 1977 to 1981. A "Hors Série" (Special Series) is also mentioned, including a 30th Anniversary publication and a comic strip.

Les Chroniques de la Cleu

Published by CLEU (LUXEMBOURG), this magazine has issues listed from 1978 to 1985.

La Light Bleue Revue

Published by MOULA / VOSGES, this publication has issues listed from 1979 to 1989.

Le Phenomeno Ovni

Published by SERU / CHAMBERY, this publication has issues listed from 1980 to 1981.

Realite Ou Fiction

Published by GPUR / NANCY, this publication has issues listed from 1979 to 1983.

Bulletin du CPOGU

Published by CPOGU / ST JEAN D'ANGELY, this publication has issues listed from 1983 to 1985.

Revue du Groupe 52/55

Published by GROUPE 52/55 / CHAUMONT, this publication has issues listed from February 1980 to December 1980.

OVNI 4

Published by GLRU, this publication has issues listed from May 1978 to June 1979.

Bulletin de Liaison

Published by CEMOCPI / LOIRE, this publication has issues listed up to May 1981, including a special edition.

CEMDCPI. Circulaire de Liaison & d'Information

Published by CEMOCPI, this publication has issues listed from 1980 to 1980.

Bulletin du GUB

Published by GUB / BULLE (SUISSE), this publication has issues listed from 1980 to 1980.

GEPO Informations/OVNI & C

Published by GEPO/ST SYMPHORIEN DE LAYE, this publication has issues listed from 1983.

Le Sablier

Published by LE SABLIER / MARSEILLE, this publication has issues listed from 1990.

UFO Informations

Published by AANT / DROME, this publication has issues listed from 1977 to 1983.

Vero.Info Bulletin

Published by V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A / NIMES, this publication has issues listed from 1979 to 1980, including a special catalog.

Plaquettes ou Carepa

Published by GHRAPA / HAUT-RHIN, this publication has issues listed from 1982 to 1983.

Meru ou au Drga

Published by CHREPA / HAUT-RHIN, this publication has one issue listed from 1984.

Urologie 29

Published by CRPSI / BARST, this publication has one issue listed from 1977.

Urologia

Published by CFRU / FORBACH, this publication has one issue listed from 1977.

La Revue des Soucoupes Volantes

Published by Michel HOUTES, this publication has an issue listed from 1978.

Info Revues: Bulletin d'Information des Groupe PALMOS/OVNI Info.

Published by Georges PALMOS / JAVIGNAC, this publication has issues listed from 1960 to 1981.

Les Nomonoides

Published by GROUPE 03100/MONTLUCON, this publication has special issues listed from 1978.

OVNI Peut-être

Published by Mr Yvee, this publication has issues listed from 1985 to 1988.

Preliminary Analysis of the SCRAD Questionnaire

This section presents a preliminary analysis of a survey conducted by SCEAU in the second quarter of 1991. The survey targeted over 450 individuals interested in the OVNI phenomenon, with a deadline for questionnaire returns of August 15, 1991. The analysis covers data received up to December 31, 1991.

Global Analysis

A total of 465 questionnaires were sent or expedited, with 121 total responses received. Of these, 46 were from Lyon and 419 were mailed. The mail returns were further broken down: 42 mail returns, with 15 negative supplementary research requests, 13 positive supplementary research requests (with a second mailing), and 14 with no further research requests. There were 313 non-responses.

Analysis of Responses

This section details responses to specific questions:

• Question 1 (Interest in Ufology): 100 responded "Yes", 2 "No", and 2 "No answer". There were also breakdowns of "Courriers isolés" (isolated mailings) and "Courriers joints aux questionnaires" (mailings attached to questionnaires), with various levels of positive, negative, and neutral content.
• Question 2 (Archive Preservation): 59 responded "Yes", 13 "No", and 2 "Yes and No" to keeping archives.
• Question 3 (Archive Transfer): 7 responded "Yes" and 21 "No" to having entrusted archives to a third party.
• Question 4 (Archive Content): Responses detailed where archives were kept (personal, with a partner, with an association, etc.).
• Questions 5, 6, 7 (No significant responses): These questions apparently had no significant responses and referred back to Question 4.
• Questions 8, 9 (Archive Activity): These questions dealt with ceasing to be active or becoming more active regarding OVNI archives. Total responses were 117 for Question 9.
• Question 10 (Reasons for Refusal): 37 responses detailed reasons for refusal.
• Questions 11, 12 (Address Information): Information regarding the recipient's address, with breakdowns for "Bonne adresse" (good address), "Ancienne" (old), and "Nouvelles" (new).
• Question 13 (Other Contacts): 83 responses to whether they knew other people interested in the phenomenon. 21 said "Yes", 9 "No", and 6 "Maybe".
• Question 14 (Sharing Contact Information): 22 responses to whether they would transmit contact information. 13 would transmit addresses, and 7 would not.
• Question 15 (Active Participation in SCEAU): 64 responses regarding willingness to participate actively in SCEAU's activities. 23 said "Yes", 28 "No", and 9 "Maybe".

Comparative Analysis

This section compares responses between questions. For example, when Question 1 was "Yes" (100 responses), Question 9 was positive 3 times. When Question 1 was "No" (2 responses), Question 3 was positive 5 times.

List of Contacts

This section provides a list of individuals whose mail was returned, with their last known address and date of validity. It includes names like Roland BRECHOT, Pascal CASTEX, and Claude POIER, among others. The list is noted as not being exhaustive, and readers are invited to provide any missing information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the cataloging of OVNI publications and the analysis of survey data related to ufological interest and activities. The editorial stance, as suggested by the cover and the call to action, is to encourage active participation and engagement in the study of OVNI phenomena through SCEAU. The publication serves as a resource for researchers by providing lists of available information and data from surveys.