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The Earhart Project Archives: Finding Aid by Subject
Please note: We commonly run Bulletins as TIGHAR Tracks articles and vice versa. However, many of the Bulletins have additional photos, and/or photos in color rather than black and white. Items with identical titles may or may not be identical.
Title
Date
Subject
Source Type
Project Summaries and Debates
Testing the Hypothesis
Aug 1989
Summary of the project philosophy befo re Niku I.
TIGHAR Tracks
Finding Amelia
Nov 1989
Summary of findings and thoughts about Niku I.
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Summary of Evidence
Apr 1991
Evidence as of 1991.
TIGHAR Tracks
Evidence, Conclusions, and Expectations
Sep 1991
Summary of findings and conclusions for Niku II.
TIGHAR Tracks
A Promise of Certainty
Dec 1991
Philosophical approach to the problem.
TIGHAR Tracks
We Did It
Mar 1992
Summary of findings
TIGHAR Tracks
The Dawn of Reason
Jan 1993
U.S. Naval Institute conference
TIGHAR Tracks
Naval Engagement
Jun 1993
Report of U.S. Naval Institute conference
TIGHAR Tracks
Hit or Myth
Jun 1994
Comparison of mysteries
TIGHAR Tracks
The Any-Idiot Artifact
Sep 1995
What it takes to solve the mystery
TIGHAR Tracks
Sixty Years is Long Enough to Wait
Dec 1995
Project update
TIGHAR Tracks
Finding Amelia
Sep 1996
Summary of research
TIGHAR Tracks
Clues and Conclusions
Sep 1996
Summary 1996
TIGHAR Tracks
Completing the Puzzle
Sep 1997
Summary 1997
TIGHAR Tracks
Amelia Earhart Search Conference Report
Jul 1998
Report on conference preceding Niku IIII
Bulletin
Turning of the Tide
Dec 1998
Summary 1998
TIGHAR Tracks
The TIGHAR Hypothesis
Sep 1999
Summary 1999
TIGHAR Tracks
FAQs
Sep 1999
Frequently asked questions
TIGHAR Tracks
Amelia Earhart and the Loch Ness Monster
Sep 2002
Philosophy and similarities
TIGHAR Tracks
Hard Evidence
Sep 2003
Review of evidence to date
TIGHAR Tracks
Summary of Evidence
Jan 2004
Further review and summary
TIGHAR Tracks
How We Do It
Jan 2004
Top ten research priorities
TIGHAR Tracks
A Short History of a Long Project
Jul 2007
A look back and forward
TIGHAR Tracks
Smoking Guns
Oct 2008
Discussion of evidence
TIGHAR Tracks
Where is the Electra?
Feb 2010
Evidence summary
TIGHAR Tracks
Where is the Electra?
Feb 2010
Three part summary of the theory
Bulletin
Amelia Earhart
Biographical Treatment
Apr 2009
Ethnic background, education, and aviation accomplishments
Research Paper
Fred Noonan
PanAm Memo
Apr 1935
Internal PanAm memo by Noonan describing his navigational methods
Document
The Helen Day Collection
1937
Letters from Noonan to Helen Day during flight
Documents
Noonan-Pallette Letter
Jun 1937
Letter from Noonan to Eugene Pallette
Document
Agreed-Upon Lies
Sep 1992
Fred Noonan and drinking
TIGHAR Tracks
The Noonan Project
May 1998
Tracing Noonan’s life and career
TIGHAR Tracks
Fred Noonan, Sea Captain
Sep 1998
Summary of Noonan’s seafaring days
Bulletin
Fred Noonan
Oct 2000
Sailor, aviator, world flight
Research Paper
The World Flight
Report 487
Jun 1936
Range study of the Electra by Kelly Johnson
Document
Cone to Putnam
Oct 1936
Requiring Earhart to get an instrument rating prior to the flight
Document
Earhart to Pres. Roosevelt
Nov 1936
Requesting approval for in-flight refueling
Document
Bastado to CNO
Nov 1936
Memo informing CNO that the President wished Navy to cooperate with Earhart
Document
Memo, COMAIRFOR to CinCUSF
Nov 1936
Detailing difficulties with in-flight refueling
Document
Wynne-Campbell Letter
Dec 1936
Discussing plans for runway on Howland
Document
Kelly Johnson Telegrams
Mar 1937
Telegrams discussing power management procedures
Document
Luke Field Inventory
Mar 1937
Inventory of aircraft following wreck at Luke Field
Document
Luke Field Crash Report
Mar 1937
Official crash report of the wreck at Luke Field
Document
True Letter
Apr 1937
Weather forecasts for Honolulu-Howland leg
Document
Boutelle to Earhart
Apr 1937
Violation letter for failing to report Luke Field accident
Document
Hampton, Interior, to Black
Apr 1937
DOI arrangements for flight
Document
Putnam to Southgate
May 1937
Change of direction and route
Document
Putnam to Leahy
May 1937
Change of direction and route
Document
Southgate to Putnam
May 1937
New letter of authority necessary due to changed route
Document
Johnson, Commerce, to Putnam
May 1937
New letter of authority
Document
BAC Inspection Report
May 1937
Aircraft inspection report on Electra on emerging from repairs
Document
Waesche-Putnam Letter
Jun 1937
USCG Adm Waesche to Putnam agreeing to place a vessel at Howland
Document
Hampton, Interior, to Putnam
Jun 1937
Noting itinerary and appropriations problems
Document
Putnam to Hampton, Interior
Jun 1937
Tentative schedule for flight
Document
Putnam to Johnson, Commerce
Jun 1937
Requesting contact information for Bill Miller
Document
Johnson, Commerce, to Putnam
Jun 1937
Miller’s schedule and lack of availability
Document
Putnam to Hampton, Interior
Jun 1937
Logistical arrangements for Lae-Howland leg
Document
Hampton, Interior, to Putnam
Jun 1937
Requesting radio information and arrival estimate Howland
Document
Putnam to Hampton, Interior
Jun 1937
Radio schedule and frequencies
Document
Putnam to Hampton, Interior
Jun 1937
Date expected in Lae
Document
Notes from Flight
Jun 1937
Handwritten notes between Earhart and Noonan
Document
Abbott/Collins, Darwin
Aug 1937
Letter explaining malfunction of DF due to blown fuse
Document
Waesch to Gibbons
May 1938
Memo recapping in-flight communication
Document
Caution: History Under Construction
Feb 1995
Putting together the history articles
TIGHAR Tracks
The Earhart Electra: A Star is Born
May 1995
First installment in evolution of Earhart’s aircraft
TIGHAR Tracks
The Earhart Electra: Around the World
Sep 1995
Second installment in evolution of Earhart’s aircraft
TIGHAR Tracks
Stand By
Dec 1995
Unable to finish evolution project – cockpit
TIGHAR Tracks
The Electra Radios
Oct 2000
A technical analysis of the Western Electric Radio communications equipment installed on board Lockheed Electra NR16020
Research Paper
The World Flight, First Attempt
Oct 2000
Oakland to Honolulu
Research Paper
The World Flight, Second Attempt I
Oct 2000
Communications and coordination
Research Paper
The World Flight, Second Attempt II
Oct 2000
Intended route to Howland
Research Paper
The World Flight, Second Attempt III
Oct 2000
Weather
Research Paper
The Kelly Johnson Telegrams
Mar 2001
Telegrams discussing power management procedures
TIGHAR Tracks
The Miami Cockpit Photo
Feb 2009
Analysis of photo and HFDF
Bulletin
What Might We Expect to Find, and Where Should We Look For It?
Feb 2010
Structure of the aircraft
TIGHAR Tracks
The Fuel System of NR16020
Nov 2011
Photos and schematics of the changing fuel system.
Research Bulletin #61
The Final Flight
Kamakaiwi Journal
Jul 1937
Excerpt from James Kamakaiwi's journal, kept on Howland Island
Document
The Chater Report
Jul 1937
Letter from Eric Chater concerning events in Lae, including fueling report
Document
Report of Tenth Cruise to the American Equatorial Islands
Jul 1937
Richard Black’s report, excerpted.
Document
The Collopy Letter
Aug 1937
Letter to Civil Aviation Board concerning events in Lae
Document
The Cooper Report
Aug 1937
Air Corp’s representative aboard Itasca
Document
Lost and Found
Mar 1992
The discovery of the Chater Report
TIGHAR Tracks
For Want of a Nail
Dec 1993
Loss of the belly antenna
TIGHAR Tracks
Dead Zone
Oct 1994
Earhart’s radio difficulties
TIGHAR Tracks
Things Not Said
Dec 1995
The Itasca radio log
TIGHAR Tracks
Log Jam
Sep 1996
Analysis of the Itasca Radio Log
TIGHAR Tracks
The Lost Antenna
Dec 1999
Analysis of film and photo showing missing antenna
Bulletin
Landing on the Reef
Jul 2000
Where and how could the Electra be landed
Bulletin
The Lost Antenna II
Aug 2000
Are the pitot tubes bent?
Bulletin
A Lae Gallery
Sep 2000
Photos of the Lae airfield
Bulletin
The Final Flight I
Oct 2000
Lae to midpoint
Research Paper
The Final Flight II
Oct 2000
Midpoint to the vicinity of Howland Island
Research Paper
The Final Flight III
Oct 2000
At Howland Island
Research Paper
The Final Flight IV
Oct 2000
The airplane returns to earth
Research Paper
The Final Flight V
Oct 2000
Reconstruction
Research Paper
A Landing on the Reef
Nov 2000
Analysis of the reef flat
TIGHAR Tracks
We Are On the Line 157 337 ...
Mar 2002
Explanation of LOP navigation
TIGHAR Tracks
The Radio Logs of the USCGC Itasca
Jun 2002
Complete logs and analysis
Bulletin
New Discovery
Feb 2007
Carey diaries and photos
TIGHAR Tracks
The 3105 Donut
Oct 2008
In-flight radio signals
TIGHAR Tracks
Maladaptive Behavior in Survivors
Dec 2012
Analysis of stress effects on survivors of crises
Research Paper
Behavioral and Psychological Analyses
of Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight
Feb 2016
Analysis of stress effects and probably outcomes during Earhart's final flight.
Research Paper
The 1937 Search
State Department Memo
Jul 1937
Notes on offer of Japanese assistance in search
Document
William Short Letter
Jul 1937
Letter home from Colorado pilot concerning search
Document
Lambrecht’s Report
Jul 1937
Senior Aviator’s search report
Document
Colorado News Sheets
Jul 1937
Informal news reports from which the Lookout was published
Documents
The Colorado Lookout
Jul 1937
Issue reporting on search
Document
The Colorado Log
Jul 1937
Log book of U.S.S. Colorado
Document
The Howland Radio Log
Jul 1937
Radio log kept on Howland Island
Document
The Itasca Deck Log
Jul 1937
USCGC Itasca deck log
Document
Itasca Radio Log 1
Jul 1937
Radio log, position 1
Document
Itasca Radio Log 2
Jul 1937
Radio log, position 2
Document
Itasca Radio Log, Raw
Jul 1937
Raw log of position 2
Document
Report of Earhart Search by Admiral Murfin
Jul 1937
Prefacing report by Murfin to the collected reports of the ships’ commanders during the Earhart search
Document
Friedell’s Report
Jul 1937
Captain of the Colorado, formal report
Document
Captain Dowell’s Report
Jul 1937
Captain of the Lexington Group, formal report
Document
Noyes Report
Jul 1937
Captain of the USS Lexington , formal report
Document
Thompson Cruise Report
Jul 1937
Captain of the USCGC Itasca , cruise report
Document
Thompson Radio Transcripts
Jul 1937
Transcripts (often inaccurate) of radio traffic sent and received by Itasca
Document
A Letter Home from Sid Harvey
Jul 1937
Flying boat pilot’s letter home concerning PBY rescue attempt
Document
The Carey Diary
Jul 1937
Journal kept by a journalism student aboard Itasca during search
Document
The Carey Photographs
Jul 1937
Photos accompanying the journal
Document
The Carey Article
Jul 1937
Newspaper article written on Carey’s return
Document
MacIntyre Memo
Jul 1937
To Pres. Roosevelt concerning Gene Vidal
Document
Putnam to MacIntyre
July 1937
Thanks and query re Japanese participation
Document
The Brines Letter
Aug 1937
Letter from a participating journalist
Document
Kenner Letter
Aug 1937
Letter from Frank Kenner, XO aboard Itasca
Document
Memorandum From J. Farley
Dec 1937
Approving communication plan proposal for joint rescue ops
Document
Pan American Airways Report on Proposed Joint Rescue Plans
Mar 1938
Critique of proposed plan
Document
Memorandum, Accident Analysis Section
May 1938
Memo from Lankford closing file on case
Document
An Avalanche of Psychics
Dec 1939
Article from Popular Aviation on psychics’ input on search
Document
Interview with John Lambrecht
1970s
Written questions from Goerner and answers from Lambrecht
Document
Goerner to King, Letter
Feb 1992
Information concerning what Lambrecht saw
Document
An Answering Wave
Jun 1992
Why the Navy didn’t find Amelia Earhart
TIGHAR Tracks
An Answering Wave
Mar 1999
Why the Navy didn’t find Amelia Earhart
TIGHAR Tracks
The Search I
Oct 2000
The first twenty-four hours
Research Paper
The Search II
Oct 2000
The Itasca search
Research Paper
The Search III
Oct 2000
The Colorado search
Research Paper
The Search IV
Oct 2000
The Lexington search
Research Paper
The Search V
Oct 2000
Search maps
Research Paper
The Island of Katagateman
Nov 2003
British Colonial contributions to the search for Amelia Earhart, 1937
Bulletin
New Discovery
Feb 2007
Carey diaries and photos
TIGHAR Tracks
Last Words
Apr 2007
Analysis of the 0843 message from Earhart
Bulletin
Radio Distress Calls
Betty’s Notebook
Jul 1937
Scans of notebook and discussion
Document
Pan American Airways Memos
Jul 1937
Internal memoranda describing attempts at direction finding on post-loss signals
Documents
Goerner to Hathaway, Letters
Aug 1970
Letters between John Hathaway and Fred Goerner concerning Betty’s notebook and recollections
Document
Cosmic Significance
Sep 1993
The 281 message
TIGHAR Tracks
Mabel Duncklee Letters
Aug 1990
Letters from Mabel Duncklee telling story of hearing Earhart
Document
“This Is Amelia Earhart”
Oct 2000
First report on Betty’s Notebook
TIGHAR Tracks
Evaluating Betty’s Notebook
Oct 2000
Forum posting by John Pratt offering ways of looking at the notebook
Bulletin
Organizing the Argument
Oct 2000
Analysis of Betty’s Notebook
TIGHAR Tracks
Other Ears
Oct 2000
Calls heard by others
TIGHAR Tracks
The Post-Loss Radio Signals
Oct 2000
Discussion of particular post-loss messages
Research Paper
Post-Loss Radio Signals: Technical Analysis
Oct 2000
Models, technical background, methods, and assumptions
Research Paper
The Girl Who Heard Amelia
Nov 2000
More analysis of Betty’s Notebook
TIGHAR Tracks
Propagation Analysis
Nov 2000
First technical analysis of Betty’s Notebook
TIGHAR Tracks
Disqualifying References?
Nov 2000
Analysis of contents of notebook
TIGHAR Tracks
Occult References
Nov 2000
Discussion of obscure contents of notebook
TIGHAR Tracks
Betty’s Notebook – Update
Dec 2000
First mention of comprehensive analysis of radio messages
TIGHAR Tracks
Could Betty Have Heard Amelia Earhart on a Harmonic?
Feb 2001
Abbreviated version of Project Bulletin
TIGHAR Tracks
Could Betty Have Heard Amelia Earhart on a Harmonic?
Mar 2001
Computer simulation analysis of harmonics by Bob Brandenburg
Bulletin
The Suitcase In My Closet
May 2003
Notation in Betty’s Notbook
TIGHAR Tracks
Ship On Reef
Oct 2005
Dana Randolph reception
TIGHAR Tracks
Harmony and Power (revised)
Jun 2006
Could Betty have heard Amelia Earhart on a harmonic?
Research Paper
WE-13C Transmitter Harmonic Power Output
Jun 2006
Computations of harmonic output from Earhart’s transmitter
Research Paper
The Radio Riddle
June 2006
Two major questions concerning the radio signals answered.
Research Paper
Analysis of Radio Direction Finder Bearings
in the Search for Amelia Earhart
Aug 2006
Complete analysis of RDF bearings taken on radio signals during the Earhart search
Research Paper
Post-Loss Signal Statistics with Tide Information
Aug 2006
Probability tables referencing post-loss signal strength and tidal levels at Nikumaroro.
Research Paper
The Post-Loss Radio Signals
Jul 2009
Overview and bearings
TIGHAR Tracks
The Post-Loss Signal Catalog
Sep 2011
Catalog and analysis.
Research Paper
Amelia’s Batteries
Oct 2016
Battery recharging rates.
Research Paper
Post-Loss Radio Analysis
July 2018
Three part study of the radio distress calls heard in the days following Earhart’s disappearance.
Research Paper
Jacobson Database
Nikumaroro/Gardner Island and Regional Background
The Wreck of the Norwich City
Sep 1929
Board of Trade Inquiry into the wreck
Documents
The Lambrecht Photo
Jul 1937
Photo of Nikumaroro taken by John Lambrecht
Document
HMS Leith Report
Sep 1937
Delivery of new radio equipment to Hull
Document
Colonization of the Phoenix Islands by H.E. Maude
Oct 1937
Official report by Maude of the visit to the Phoenix Islands
Document
Eric Bevington’s Journal
Oct 1937
Survey of Nikumaroro by Bevington and Maude
Document
New Zealand Survey Expedition, General
1938
Aviation survey report
Documents
New Zealand Survey Expedition: Gardner
1938
Aviation survey report of Gardner
Documents
New Zealand Survey Expedition: Photos
1938
Aviation survey report, photographs
Documents
M.H. Hay’s Journal
1938+
Narrative of one participant in the N.Z. survey
Document
U.S.S. Bushnell Survey
1939
Cartographic study
Wiki article
The Tarawa Archives
1939 & ff.
Documents from the archives in Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati
Documents
Irving Johnson, Capt. Yankee
Jun 1940
Yacht Yankee’s cruise of Gilbert and Ellice Islands looking for Earhart
Document
Gallagher’s Eighth Progress Report
Oct 1940
Report filed before the bones were found
Document
Gallagher’s Ninth Progress Report
Jan 1941
Report filed after the bones were found
Document
A Letter to Gallagher
1941
Letter to Gallagher from home
Document
MacPherson’s Report
1941
Description of Gerald Gallagher’s last days
Document
Gerald Gallagher’s Effects
1941
Packing lists of Gallagher's stuff from Nikumaroro
Document
A Gallagher Gallery
1930-41
Photos of Gerald Gallagher
Document
“Nikumaroro” by P.B. Laxton
1951
Article by Lands Commissioner for G&E Colony
Document
“The Colonization of the Phoenix Islands” by H.E. Maude
1968
Chapter on Nikumaroro and the Phoenix Islands from Of Islands and Men
Document
Letter from Yau Fai Lum
Jan 1989
To Tom Gannon, detailing his experiences as radio operator on Howland
Document
Letters to and from Harry Maude
1990-1997
Dealing primarily with the history of the island
Letters
First on the Scene
Mar 1992
Interview with Eric Bevington
TIGHAR Tracks
Paradise Lost
Sep 1996
A history of Nikumaroro
TIGHAR Tracks
Context: The Phoenix Islands Settlement Scheme
Sep 1999
A brief history of the area
TIGHAR Tracks
Mrs. O’Brian
Sep 1999
Interview with Otiria O'Brian and discussion
TIGHAR Tracks
The Carpenter’s Daughter
Sep 1999
Interview with Emily Sikuli and discussion
TIGHAR Tracks
Interview Transcripts
Sep 1999
Transcripts
TIGHAR Tracks
Foua Tofinga Letter
Oct 1999
Letter translating words said to have been seen written in the sand at Sydney
Document
Gallagher of Nikumaroro
Aug 2000
The last expansion of the British Empire
Bulletin
The Islands of the Japanese Mandate in 1937
Oct 2000
History and development of the islands held by the Japanese Empire in the Pacific in 1937
Research Paper
The American Equatorial and Phoenix Islands
Oct 2000
History of the Phoenix and equatorial islands, including the Battle of Canton Island
Research Paper
McKean Island
Oct 2000
Description and analysis of McKean Island.
Research Paper
To Look Down Like a Frigate Bird
May 2001
Description of satellite imagery
TIGHAR Tracks
Clues From Maps
Apr 2002
Administrative maps during Colonial period
TIGHAR Tracks
The Wreck of the Norwich City
Aug 2006
Narrative of the wreck and rescue
Research Paper
Ethnohistory of Nikumaroro
Jan 2009
The Nikumaroro Colony: Social Organization and Social History
Wiki article
Place Names on Nikumaroro
Jan 2009
Maps and place names on Niku
Wiki article
Location and Geology of Nikumaroro
Dec 2009
Physical characteristics of the island
Wiki article
Hiding in Plain Sight
Apr 2010
Photograph taken by Eric Bevington may show wreckage
Bulletin
“Better Than Average Luck”
Sep 2012
Landing the Electra on the reef at Nikumaroro
Bulletin
Lost and Found
Jul 2013
Finding of 1938 photos in RNZAF archives
Bulletin
Bevington Object Update
Sep 2013
New evidence for Bevington photo
Bulletin
The Long Farewell of the Norwich City
Jan 2017
A history of the Norwich City in photographs
Bulletin
The Bevington Object: What’s Past is Prologue
Jun 2017
AutoCAD analysis of the Bevington Object
Bulletin
Letters to and from Sir Harry Thomson
Jan 2018
A compilation of correspondence between Thomas King and Sir Harry Thomson, ADC to Sir Harry Luke
Letters
Notes on Sir Harry Luke from the PRO
Jan 2018
Compiled research notes on Sir Harry Luke pulled from the correspondence files of the Public Records Office, Hanslope park, England.
Document
D.C.M. Macpherson Service Record
Jan 2018
Macpherson service record from date of entering the Colonial Service until his death.
Document
The Seven Site
...Nor Any Drop to Drink
Sep 1990
First correspondence from Dick Evans re: water collection device
TIGHAR Tracks
A Whole New Beach Party
Sep 1992
Photographic evidence at the Seven Site
TIGHAR Tracks
Kanawa Point
Dec 1998
Looking for the right place
TIGHAR Tracks
Signs of Recent Habitation?
Feb 2000
Photos of trails around Seven Site
Bulletin
The “7” Site
Jun 2000
Initial discussion of the Seven Site
Bulletin
The 7 Site
Sep 2000
Full discussion of the Seven Site
TIGHAR Tracks
Not-So-Happy Trails
Dec 2000
Trails around Seven Site
TIGHAR Tracks
Mysteries of the Seven Site
Nov 2001
Discussion of the Seven Site and artifacts
TIGHAR Tracks
A New Mystery
Nov 2001
The G feature
TIGHAR Tracks
Seven Site Research Report
Apr 2002
Events at the Seven Site
TIGHAR Tracks
Hypotheses
Apr 2002
Evolution of the Seven Site
TIGHAR Tracks
Jigsaw Puzzle
May 2008
Making sense of the Seven Site
TIGHAR Tracks
Approaching the Seven Site
Feb 2010
Archaeological plan for the Seven Site
TIGHAR Tracks
The Castaway
Lee & Pearson, background materials
Jun 1897
Background calculations and graphs
Documents
The Pearson Paper
Jun 1898
Information used by D.W. Hoodless in measuring the bones
Documents
Bones Chronology
1940-41
Known events and correspondence in file
Documents
The Floyd Kilts Story
Jul 1960
San Diego Tribune article
Documents
Bones
Mar 1990
The Floyd Kilts Story
TIGHAR Tracks
New Evidence
Sep 1991
Corroboration of bones story
TIGHAR Tracks
Looking in the Right Place
Jun 1994
The Floyd Kilts Story
TIGHAR Tracks
The Gilligan Hypothesis
Sep 1995
More suspicions about a castaway
TIGHAR Tracks
A View to the Sea
Dec 1995
More discussion of a castaway campsite
TIGHAR Tracks
The Castaway of Gardner Island
Jul 1997
Discussion of possibility of a castaway
Bulletin
The Castaway of Gardner Island
Sep 1997
Analysis of Gallagher’s description
TIGHAR Tracks
The Tarawa File
Sep 1997
File of telegrams confirming castaway
TIGHAR Tracks
Skull-Duggery
Jun 1998
Proposal for forensic photographic work
Bulletin
Amelia Earhart’s Bones and Shoes?
Dec 1998
Forensic anthropology report
TIGHAR Tracks and Bulletin
Where Were the Bones?
Sep 1999
Discussion concerning the location of bones
TIGHAR Tracks
Gallagher’s Clues
Sep 1999
In depth analysis of Gallagher telegrams
TIGHAR Tracks
Gallagher’s Clues
Mar 2000
Expansion of TIGHAR Tracks article
Bulletin
Fiji Bone Search
Sep 2003
Excerpts from full bulletin
TIGHAR Tracks
A Moveable Feast
Nov 2003
Report on first experiment on Nikumaroro with crabs and bones
Bulletin
Forensic Determination of Amelia Earhart’s Height
May 2016
Photogrammetry used to determine Earhart's height – report.
Bulletin
Earhart Arm Length Analysis
Oct 2016
Photogrammetry used to determine the ratio of humerus to radius.
Bulletin
Photogrammetric Analysis of Earhart Arm Length
Aug 2017
Forensic analysis of Earhart's arm length using photogrammetry.
Bulletin
Forensic Analysis of Bones
Feb 2018
Four papers concerning the castaway’s bones
Research Papers
Artifacts
Artifact Identification and Analysis
Dec 1989
Bookcase and lighter
TIGHAR Tracks
The Grail
Aug 1990
Artifact 2-1, the bookcase
TIGHAR Tracks
More on the Lighter
Aug 1990
Analysis of the lighter.
TIGHAR Tracks
Bookcase Update
Sep 1990
Report on bookcase research
TIGHAR Tracks
As We Go To Press
Nov 1990
Bookcase to the FBI labs & other research
TIGHAR Tracks
Solving the Case
Jan 1991
Report on FBI research on bookcase
TIGHAR Tracks
The Crash at Sydney Island
Dec 1991
Possible source of artifacts on Nikumaroro
TIGHAR Tracks
The NTSB Report on Artifact 2-2-V-1
Mar 1992
Materials analysis of 2-2-V-1
Document
Artifact 2-2-V-1
Mar 1992
Flat sheet of metal, artifact #2-2-V-1
TIGHAR Tracks
Artifact 2-2-G-7/1-9
Mar 1992
Discussion of shoes parts from Aukaraime
TIGHAR Tracks
Through the Flak
Apr 1992
Rivet patterns on 2-2-V-1
TIGHAR Tracks
Help Wanted
Apr 1992
Looking for help identifying artifacts
TIGHAR Tracks
Matching the Markings
Jan 1993
Markings on 2-2-V-1
TIGHAR Tracks
What’s a Dado Anyway?
Sep 1995
Identifying a puzzling artifact
TIGHAR Tracks
The Crash at Sydney Island
Mar 1996
B-24 as source of artifacts
TIGHAR Tracks
Part No. 40552
Mar 1996
Plexiglass
TIGHAR Tracks
Found Objects
Sep 1996
Review of all artifacts
TIGHAR Tracks
Back to Square One With 2-2-V-1
May 1998
New placement for artifact
TIGHAR Tracks
The Crash at Sydney Island
Jul 1998
DC-3 crash at Sydney during WWII
Bulletin
Dating the Label Fragment
Aug 1998
Firm i.d. on label fragment from Aukaraime
Bulletin
The Crash at Sydney Island
Dec 1998
Identification of aircraft on Sydney
TIGHAR Tracks
The Sextant Box Mystery
Jan 1999
Numbers on the sextant box found on Nikumaroro
Bulletin
Amelia’s Fire Extinguisher?
Nov 1999
Fire extinguisher found on Nikumaroro
Bulletin
A Shoe Fetish
Feb 2001
Are the Aukeraime shoe parts Amelia’s?
Bulletin
A Shoe Fetish
Feb 2001
Print version of Bulletin on the shoe parts
TIGHAR Tracks
Further Discoveries
Feb 2001
Small artifacts identified
TIGHAR Tracks
A Shoe Fetish, Part II
Mar 2001
Print version of Bulletin
TIGHAR Tracks
A Shoe Fetish, Part II
Apr 2001
Part 2 of discussions of shoe parts found at Aukeraime
Bulletin
Mysteries of the Seven Site
Nov 2001
Discussion of the Seven Site and artifacts
TIGHAR Tracks
Mysteries of the Seven Site
Nov 2001
Full discussion of site and artifacts
Bulletin
Artifact Analysis, Step Two
Feb 2002
Glass, metal, clips.
Bulletin
Niku IIII: Post-Expedition Analysis Progress Report
Feb 2002
Artifact discussion and identification
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku IIII: Post-Expedition Analysis Progress Report 2
Mar 2002
Artifact discussion and identification
TIGHAR Tracks
Research Report
Jun 2002
Artifact discussion and identification
TIGHAR Tracks
Secrets of the Knob
Jul 2002
Full explanation of the process followed in the identification of the knob.
Bulletin
The Knob That Wasn’t
Jul 2002
Discussion of the identification and photos.
Bulletin
The Knob That Wasn’t
Sep 2002
Identification of “knob”
TIGHAR Tracks
Breaking News: Wheel of Fortune
Jan 2003
Apparent sighting of artifact
TIGHAR Tracks
Wheel of Fortune
Jul 2003
Full details of sighting
TIGHAR Tracks
Dados Galore
Sep 2003
Discussion of dados
TIGHAR Tracks
Initial Report on the Dado
Oct 2003
Analysis of the first dado found
Bulletin
Dados Galore
Oct 2003
Further on the first dado, and others
Bulletin
Yes No Maybe
Jan 2004
Elimination of bookcase
TIGHAR Tracks
A Shoe Fetish, Part III
Feb 2004
Photographic analysis of Earhart’s shoes
Bulletin
The UnDados
Oct 2004
Discussion of dado-like objects
TIGHAR Tracks
Detective Story
Oct 2006
Dados and discussion
TIGHAR Tracks
Detective Story: Heat Shields
Jul 2007
Full report on dados/heat shields
Bulletin
Report: Metal and Glass
Oct 2007
Materials analysis of snap, zipper pull, glass, knife bolster
Research Report
So Many Projects, So Much to Report
Mar 2008
Artifacts from Niku V
TIGHAR Tracks
Report: Zipper Slider
Mar 2008
Report on zipper slider
Research Report
Report: Beige Concretion
May 2008
Materials analysis of beige concretion from 7 site
Research Report
Report: Bottle Fragment and Glass
May 2008
Materials analysis of bottle bottom and flat glass from the 7 site
Research Report
Report: Artifact 2-8-S-39, red wafers
May 2008
Materials analysis of red wafers of possible cosmetic
Research Report
Report: Artifact 2-8-S-40, metal fragment
May 2008
Materials analysis of metal fragments, possible compact
Research Report
Artifact 2-8-S-5
May 2008
Artifact report
TIGHAR Tracks
Zooarchaeological Remains
Jul 2008
Fish, turtle, bird bone analysis
Research Report
Artifact 2-8-S-3
Jul 2008
Artifact report
TIGHAR Tracks
Archaeological Update
Oct 2008
Materials testing, etc.
TIGHAR Tracks
Numbers Game
Oct 2008
Sextant box numbers
TIGHAR Tracks
Numbers Game
Nov 2008
Further on sextant box numbers
Bulletin
A Piece of the Grail?
Aug 2009
Bent metal analysed for History Detectives
Bulletin
The Nessie Hypothesis
Apr 2010
Analysis of the artifact shown in the Bevington photo
Bulletin
Niku VI Research
Nov 2010
First artifact reports from Niku VI
TIGHAR Tracks
DNA Research Continues
Mar 2011
Report on initial results in DNA analysis.
Bulletin
Notion of a Lotion
Feb 2012
Report on materials analysis of artifact 2-8-S-2a
Bulletin
A Freckle in Time
Sep 2013
Report on analysis of jar shards
Research Report
The Riddle of 2-2-V-1
May 2014
Research on origins of Artifact 2-2-V-1, aluminum sheet
Bulletin
A Smoking Gun?
Sep 2014
Report on research on Artfact 2-2-V-1
Bulletin
The Window, the Patch, & the Artifact
Oct 2014
Report of findings on Artifact 2-2-V-1
Bulletin
Is TIGHAR Artifact 2-2-V-1 from a PBY?
Nov 2014
Analysis of Elgen Long's criticism of 2-2-V-1
Bulletin
Laboratory Report on 2-2-V-1
Feb 2015
Findings of Lehigh Testing Labs on composition of 2-2-V-1
Bulletin
Fit Analysis, 2-2-V-1
Feb 2015
Analysis of fit of 2-2-V-1 by Jeffrey Neville
Bulletin
2-2-V-1: Preliminary Report on Fractographic Analysis
Oct 2019
New metallurgical analysis.
Report
MMR Project No. 12896 Report
Octo 2019
Fractographic analysis of 2-2-V-1, full report (PDF)
Report
Airplane Search
Lockheeds, Logos, and Legs
Feb 1995
Controversy over magazine article
TIGHAR Tracks
Catch of the Day
Sep 1995
Airplane parts seen used as fishing tackle
TIGHAR Tracks
The Canton Engine
Sep 1997
Aircraft engine on Kanton
TIGHAR Tracks
I Saw Pieces of an Airplane
Sep 1997
Interviews on Funafuti
TIGHAR Tracks
Corroboration
Sep 1997
Forensic work confirms interviews
TIGHAR Tracks
Is This Earhart’s Electra?
Sep 1997
Wreck photo analysis
TIGHAR Tracks
Photographic Proof or Wishful Thinking?
Nov 1997
Wreck photo analysis
Bulletin
The Search for the Canton Engine
Jan 1998
Logistics of getting to Kanton
Bulletin
Canton Mission Results
Feb 1998
Report on Canton engine
Bulletin
The Pilots Thought I Was Nuts
May 1998
Engine on Kanton
TIGHAR Tracks
The Wreck Photo
May 1998
More on wreck photo
TIGHAR Tracks
Wreck Photo Update
Oct 1998
Elimination of Tachikawa Ki-54
Bulletin
The Wreck Photo
Dec 1998
Working on i.d. of aircraft
TIGHAR Tracks
Forensic Imaging Project
Oct 1999
Possible wreckage on reef
Bulletin
Forensic Imaging Preliminary Results
Nov 1999
First report on results
Bulletin
Forensic Imaging Project
Nov 1999
Further results
Bulletin
Treasure Map
Jun 2001
Possibility of wreckage visible in sat photo
TIGHAR Tracks
The Wreck Photo Resolved
Nov 2009
Firm identification as Ki-54
Bulletin
Expeditions
Earhart Project Receives Diplomatic Approval
May 1989
First preps for Niku I
TIGHAR Tracks
It’s All Ahead Full For the Earhart Project
Jun 1989
Final details for Niku I
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku I
Sep 1989
General terrestrial and underwater survey
Wiki article
Niku I
Sep 1989
Archaeology of McKean Island
Wiki article
Return to Nikumaroro
Jan 1991
Team selection, Niku II
TIGHAR Tracks
Return to Nikumaroro
Apr 1991
Plan for search operations, Niku II
TIGHAR Tracks
Departure
Sep 1991
Cliffhanger beginning to Niku II
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku II
Oct 1991
Side-scan sonar survey; surveys on Aukaraime North and in the village
Wiki article
Niku II
Oct 1991
Excavations at Aukaraime South
Wiki article
The Plan for Niku III
Jan 1993
Initial over-optimistic planning for Niku III
TIGHAR Tracks
Preparations for Niku III
Jun 1993
More over-optimistic planning
TIGHAR Tracks
Ship in Sight Ahead
Dec 1993
Even more over-optimistic planning
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku IIIP
Feb 1996
Survey on Aukaraime North
Wiki article
Niku III Preliminary Expedition
Mar 1996
Full report
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku III: Once And For All
Sep 1996
Plans for Niku III
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku III
Mar 1997
Lagoon survey
Wiki article
Niku III
Mar 1997
Investigations at Aukaraime south and in the village
Wiki article
Hell & High Water
Sep 1997
Niku III and storms
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku IIII
Sep 1997
Plans for Niku IIII
TIGHAR Tracks
Expedition Report: Niku IIIIP
Aug 1999
Report of field work on Nikumaroro
Bulletin
Niku IIIIP
Sep 1999
Full report of field work, July 1999
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku IIIIP
Sep 1999
Investigations on Nutiran
Wiki article
Niku IIII
Sep 2000
Dates set
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku IIII Funding
Oct 2000
Report on fund raising
TIGHAR Tracks
Expedition Expanded
Dec 2000
Addition of days to charter
TIGHAR Tracks
TIGHAR In Space
Feb 2001
Plan to acquire satellite imagery
TIGHAR Tracks
TIGHAR in Tarawa
Apr 2001
Archival research in Tarawa
TIGHAR Tracks
TIGHAR in Space 2
Apr 2001
Satellite imagery acquired
TIGHAR Tracks
To Look Down Like a Frigate Bird
May 2001
Description of satellite imagery
TIGHAR Tracks
The Satellite Photo
Jul 2001
Publishing sat photo
Bulletin
As Good as a Feast
Jul 2001
Final prep for Niku IIII
TIGHAR Tracks
Plans and Expectations
Jul 2001
Plans for Niku IIII
TIGHAR Tracks
Smelling for Gunsmoke
Jul 2001
Hopes for Niku IIII
TIGHAR Tracks
Famous Last Words
Jul 2001
Tugboat at Niku
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku IIII Dailies
Sep 2001
Original daily reports from Niku IIII
Daily Reports
Expedition Report
Sep 2001
Dailies from Niku IIII
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku IIII
Sep 2001
Lagoon and reef surveys
Wiki article
Niku IIII
Sep 2001
Investigations at the Seven Site
Wiki article
Niku IIII
Sep 2001
Survey of the triangle site, Aukaraime south
Wiki article
Planning Starts for Niku V
Jun 2002
First EPAC meeting
TIGHAR Tracks
Breaking News:Niku Vp
Jan 2003
Small team to investigate artifact sighting.
Bulletin
Niku Vp
Mar 2003
Initial plan for small group
TIGHAR Tracks
Wheel of Fortune
Apr 2003
Explanation of the artifact sighting which prompted Niku Vp
Bulletin
Niku Vp
May 2003
Final details on trip
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku Vp
Jul 2003
Underway and working
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku Vp
Jul 2003
Investigations in the village and on the Nutiran reef
Wiki article
Bad News/Good News
Sep 2003
Results from Niku Vp
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku V
Feb 2007
Announcement and dates
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku V
Jul 2007
Home page for the expedition
Report
Niku V Daily Reports
Jul 2007
Original daily reports
Daily Reports
Niku V
Jul 2007
Lagoon and reef surveys
Wiki article
Niku V
Jul 2007
Investigations in the village and at the Seven Site
Wiki article
Niku V Preliminary Report
Aug 2007
First report on expedition
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku Again in 2010
Jul 2009
First plans for Niku VI
TIGHAR Tracks
Road to Niku VI
Jul 2009
Tentative plans for Niku VI
TIGHAR Tracks
The Plan for Niku VI
Feb 2010
Full plans for Niku VI
TIGHAR Tracks
Approaching the Seven Site
Feb 2010
Archaeological plan for the Seven Site
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku VI Daily Reports
May 2010
Original daily reports.
Daily Reports
Niku VI
May 2010
Lagoon and reef surveys
Wiki article
Niku VI
May 2010
Investigations at the Seven Site
Wiki article
Niku VI
Aug 2010
First report on field work
Expedition report
Niku VI
Jul 2010
First report on field work
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku VI Dailies
Jul 2010
Daily field reports
TIGHAR Tracks
Report to PIPA on Niku VI
July 2011
Full report on Niku VI, including many artifact reports.
Report
Niku VII
Nov 2010
First announcement
TIGHAR Tracks
Niku VII: Exploring the Debris Field
Aug 2012
First report on Niku VII discoveries
Bulletin
Niku VII: Debris Field Analysis
Oct 2012
Update on analysis of Niku VII discoveries.
Bulletin
Niku VII: Update on Analysis
May 2013
Examination of the sonar images.
Bulletin
Niku VII: News Update
Jun 2013
Further information on the sonar images.
Bulletin
Niku VIII: HURL Operational Overview
Jan 2014
Plan for use of manned submersibles during Niku VIII.
Bulletin
Niku VIII: Plan for June 2015
Oct 2014
Revised plan for Niku VIII
Page
Niku VIII: Directory of documents and reports
Jan 2016
A single directory of links for all Niku VIII materials
Page
Niku IX Lagoon Search
Dec 2016
Why do a lagoon search at Niku
Research bulletin
Looking in the Right Place
Mar 2017
Where to look during Niku IX
Research Bulletin
The Search for the Canton Engine
Jan 1998
Discussion of Kanton mission
Research bulletin
Results of Kanton Mission
Feb 1998
Results of trip
Research bulletin
The Kanton Mission
May 1998
Report on search for engine on Kanton
TIGHAR Tracks
Ate Another MRE
May 1998
Report of field work on Kanton
TIGHAR Tracks
Expedition Report: Fiji Bones Search
Aug 1999
Report of research work in Fiji
Bulletin
Fiji Bone Search 1
Sep 1999
Report of search for bones in Fiji, July 1999
TIGHAR Tracks
Expedition Report: The Carpenter’s Daughter
Sep 1999
Interviews and evaluation of Emily Sikuli
Bulletin
Fiji Bones Search 2
May 2003
Plan and personnel
TIGHAR Tracks
Fiji Bone Search 2: Final Report
Jul 2003
Report on search for bones in and around Suva
Bulletin
Fiji Bone Search
Sep 2003
Excerpts from full bulletin
TIGHAR Tracks
Fiji Bone Search III
May 2011
Final Report
Report
Solomons Research I
Mar 1996
Ballendorf trip to Nikumaroro Village
TIGHAR Tracks
Solomons Research II: Final Report
Aug 2011
Final report on oral history research in the Solomon Islands
Report
Solomons Research II: Transcription Note
Aug 2014
Note on transcriptions of interviews.
Comment
2004 Earhart Project Expeditions
Apr 2004
Electra wreck sites
TIGHAR Tracks
The Year of the Dado
Oct 2004
Report on the Electra wreck sites
TIGHAR Tracks
“The Men Did Their Duty”
Oct 2004
Full write-up of Ketchikan wreck
TIGHAR Tracks
Other Theories
Letters from Nina Paxton
Jul 1968
To Fred Goerner
Document
Letters: Fred Goerner
1989-92
To and from Fred Goerner and TIGHAR members/participants
Documents
The Hooven Report
Jun 1982
Fred Hooven’s paper and conclusions
Documents
Not Even Close, and Definitely No Cigar
Aug 1990
Goerner, Loomis, Brennan theories
TIGHAR Tracks
Dissent Into the Maelstrom
Mar 1992
Long, Goerner, Air Classics, etc.
TIGHAR Tracks
Not Worth the Trip
Dec 1993
Papua New Guinea theory
TIGHAR Tracks
A Novel Approach
Jun 1994
Randall Brink theory
TIGHAR Tracks
Qualitative Data
Dec 1995
Roessler/Gomez theory
TIGHAR Tracks
Love to Mother
May 2001
Weihsien telegram research
TIGHAR Tracks
The Race to Find Amelia
Feb 2002
Three deep water search efforts.
Bulletin
The Race to Find Amelia
Feb 2002
Print version of bulletin
TIGHAR Tracks
RMS Titanic versus NR16020
Feb 2002
Comparison of finding of the Titanic with problems of finding the Electra
Bulletin
RMS Titanic versus NR16020
Feb 2002
Print version of bulletin
TIGHAR Tracks
The Deep Water Handicap
Mar 2002
Further information on deep water searches
TIGHAR Tracks
Deep Water Handicap: Race Results
Jun 2002
Results of deep water searches
TIGHAR Tracks
Earhart on Tinian?
Nov 2003
Report on the Tinian hypothesis, with a link to Tom King's informal notes and report
Bulletin
Bombing the Bridge to the Marshalls
Jun 2007
Japanese capture theory, debunked by Bob Brandenburg
Bulletin
Too True to Believe
Mar 2011
Another round on the Papua New Guinea theory
Bulletin
Amelia Earhart in the Mariana Islands
Nov 2012
Exhaustive analysis of the Japanese capture theories
Research paper
The Jaluit Photo: What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Jul 2017
Analysis of a photograph said to be of AE & FN on Jaluit Atoll.
Bulletin
The Jaluit Photo: Final Report
Jul 2017
Photo dated to 1935.
Bulletin
Press and Publications
Biased Towards the Facts
Apr 1992
NBC News Productions show
TIGHAR Tracks
It’s Only Television
Dec 1993
Review of the American Experience show
TIGHAR Tracks
The Final Flight
Jun 1994
Diane Keaton film
TIGHAR Tracks
The Amelia Earhart Library and Film Festival
Sep 1996
Reviews of books and films
TIGHAR Tracks
Impressions
Sep 1997
Book reviews
TIGHAR Tracks
Finding Amelia
Sep 2006
Finding Amelia by Ric Gillespie
Book
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