Kind of sad to see you making fun of someone who wants easily accessible educational materials. Even if it is illegal, the least you can do is appreciate his intent and explain why you won't do it. Google is doing something very similar and even got in a bit of legal trouble about it, but I still applaud them for it (google books).
#1. I get a PM from a total stranger, with no introduction.
#2. His profile is incomplete and his post count is 0.
#3. I don't know where he got his misinformation that I have 1949 circa Radio Electronics periodicals. I don't think electronic periodicals even date back that far. Mine are from the 1970's and later.
#4. I initially replied to him explaining potential copyright infringement and the arduous task of scanning the large amount of pages involved. I don't think I have enough remaining lifetime required to scan all those pages.
#5. He replies by stating "
please do it!" and even suggested that I torrent the files to a P2P site of which he will somehow remove after accessing them (huh? duh! Hows he going to manage that?)
#6. My second reply to him reaffirmed the potential copyright infringement and I provided him with a couple of other avenues he could try to locate the articles and projects he seeks.
#7. Google is skating on thin ice from numerous issues and practices that infringe upon other's privacy and ownership.
#8. The poster is a kid and a goober in my book. A self-respecting foreigner, even if having a poor grasp of the English language, would ask in a more appropriate manner and not burst onto the scene, demanding their request be met, regardless of legalities and the great effort to do so.
I rest my case, your Honor.