Psychical Collection (page 2)

Nandor Fodor
NANDOR FODOR Hungarian psychologist, psychical researcher and author Date: 1895 - 1964

Faked Spirit photographs
From: Report of an Investigation into Spirit Photography, Fred Barlow and Major -Rose, Society for Psychical Research, 1933: Faked Spirit photographs showing methods used

Spirit head above Gentlemen
From: Report of an Investigation into Spirit Photography, Fred Barlow and Major -Rose, Society for Psychical Research, 1933: Enlarged Spirit head above Gentlemen

Spirit head in shroud or mist
From: Report of an Investigation into Spirit Photography, Fred Barlow and Major -Rose, Society for Psychical Research, 1933: Spirit head in shroud or mist, apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre

Floating Veiled Spirit
From: Report of an Investigation into Spirit Photography, Fred Barlow and Major W. Rampling-Rose, Society for Psychical Research, 1933: Floating Veiled Spirit, apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre

Edward C Pickering, astronomer, psychical researcher
Edward Charles Pickering (1846-1919), American astronomer, physicist and psychical researcher. He was a founding member of the American Society for Psychical Research. Date: 19th century

Edward T Bennett, spiritualist and author
Edward T Bennett, spiritualist, psychical researcher and author. Date: circa 1874

Colin Brookes-Smith table tilting research
Colin Brookes-Smiths table designed for the detection of UMA (unconscious muscular action) in table tilting. The table surface has been removed to reveal the mechanisms underneath

Cuttens photography apparatus
John Cuttens apparatus for automatically photographing any unusual incident. Date: 20th century

Cuttens pendulum recorder for psychical research
John Cuttens pendulum recorder (general view above, close-up below), for use in psychical research. This electronic device detects the movements of a pendulum which are recorded on the chart

Dame Edith Lyttelton, writer, campaigner and spiritualist
Dame Edith Sophy Lyttelton (nee Balfour, 1865-1948), writer, administrator, campaigner and spiritualist. She served as President of the Society for Psychical Research (1933-34)

William Rushton, physiologist and psychical researcher
William A H Rushton (1901-1980), physiologist and psychical researcher. He was based at Cambridge University and later at Florida State University, Department of Psychology

R George Medhurst, psychical researcher
R George Medhurst (d. 1971), psychical researcher and writer, member of the Society for Psychical Research. Date: 20th century

Joseph Maxwell, French psychical researcher
Joseph Maxwell (1858-1938), French psychical researcher, lawyer, physician and author. Date: circa early 20th century

Alan O Gauld, psychologist and parapsychologist
Alan O Gauld (b. 1932), British lecturer (now retired) in psychology, author, parapsychologist and Council member of the Society for Psychical Research. Date: 20th century

Oliver Lodge
SIR OLIVER LODGE scientist and psychical researcher Date: 1851 - 1940

Harry Price (b / w photo)
XJF366823 Harry Price (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Price (1881-1948)

Oliver Lodge (1851-1940) British physicist. Electricity. Wireless telegraphy. Psychical research. Spy (Leslie Ward) cartoon from Vanity Fair, 1904

Henry Steel Olcott - 4
HENRY STEEL OLCOTT American co-founder, with Blavatsky and Judge, of the Theosophical Society : occultist and psychical researcher. In 1906. Date: 1832 - 1907

Henry Steel Olcott - 3
HENRY STEEL OLCOTT American co-founder, with Blavatsky and Judge, of the Theosophical Society : occultist and psychical researcher. Photo 1891. Date: 1832 - 1907

The Interrupted Seance by Arthur Watts
Complete demoralisation of psychical research party on arrival of a real ghost. Humorous illustration by Arthur Watts poking fun at the growth of interest in the existence (or not)

Pencil sketch of a phantom Egyptian
Undated photograph of pencil sketch of a phantom, supposed to be an ancient Egyptian, drawn from life by the Austrian medium Maria Silbert during its materialisation which occurred at a s顮 ce

Undated automatic photograph of a handkerchief leaving a table at a Rudi Schneider sance. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into the mediumistic abilities

Photograph of the infra-red cage at the National Laborator
Photograph of the infra-red " cage" at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research, used during the Rudi Schneider experiments, 1932

Photograph of a reconstruction of one of the teleplasmic ha
Photograph of a reconstruction of one of the teleplasmic " hands" or pseudopods, often witnessed at the Rudi Schneider sances, 1929

Dr Eugene Osty - French investigator of psychical phenomena, director of the Institut Metapsychique in Paris. HPG/1/13/2 (ii)

Workshop - National Laboratory of Psychical Research
Undated photograph of workshop in the laboratory of the National Laboratory of Psychical Research where instruments were constructed and kept in repair. HPG/1/2/1 (iii)

Thermograph chart showing fall of temperature inside cabinet at sance at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research, possibly with Rudi Schneider, dated 17 April 1929. HPG/8/5/6

Professor Christian Winther of Copenhagen University - Danish psychical researcher, associated with the Anna Rasmussen case. HPG/1/7/19 (v)

Automatic photograph of sitters and Rudi Schneider at a sance at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research during which a rising handkerchief was photographed, 3 March 1932

Dingwall Portrait
Dr Eric John Dingwall Psychical researcher

Harry Price Smoking
Psychical researcher and author, who used his knowledge of stage magic to expose phoney mediums, poltergeists and other scams

Ghost Detection Kit
Ghost detection equipment designed and built by John Cutten : wind vane - Solenoid - Cameras - Thermostat - Tape recorder - Photo-electric cell - microphone

Stephan Ossowiecki
STEPHAN OSSOWIECKI Polish engineer and clairvoyant, photographed with his wife at the 1923 International Congress for Psychical Research at Warsaw

Christian Winther
The Danish Professor Christian Winther, who undertook psychical research in the 1920s

Klinckowstroem
GRAF CARL VON KLINCKOWSTROEM German research scientist and psychical researcher

Alb. Schrenck-Notzing
Baron ALBRECHT SCHRENCK- NOTZING - German physician and psychical researcher involved in many classic cases : photograped with Eric Dingwall outside his home in Munchen

Wilhelm Wrchorzschy
Austrian Wilhelm Wrchorzschy, delegate, photographed at the Third International Congress of Psychical Research, held in Paris in 1927

Rene Sudre - 2
RENE SUDRE French scientific writer and psychical researcher, author of the excellent Introduction a la metapsychique humaine

Rene Sudre - 1
RENE SUDRE French scientific writer and psychical researcher, author of the excellent Introduction a la metapsychique humaine

Christian Winther 3
CHRISTIAN WINTHER Danish psychical researcher, associated with the Rasmussen case

Eugene Osty - 2
French investigator of psychical phenomena, director of the Institut Metapsychique in Paris

Price and Winther
Harry Price with Danidh researcher Christian Winther at the International Congress of Psychical Research, Paris 1927

Sir William Barrett
Distinguished investigator of psychical phenomena and other anomalies such as dowsing : a founder member of the Society for Psychical Research

Delegates Paris 1927
Delegates at the 3rd International Congress of psychical research at Paris, Rudolf Lambert from Stuttgart and count Perovsky-Petrovo- Solovovo

Richet and Driesch
Charles Richet, President, at the Third International Congress of Psychical Research, held in Paris in 1927, with Hans Driesch and an unknown woman

Richet at Paris 1927
Charles Richet, President, at the Third International Congress of Psychical Research, held in Paris in 1927, with a group of delegates

3rd International Paris
Richet (centre) and colleagues at the third International Congress of Psychical Research, held at Paris

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Psychical World: A Journey into INGO SWANN's Legacy" Step into a realm where science and spirituality intertwine, as we explore the fascinating world phenomena. One name that stands out in this enigmatic field is INGO SWANN, a renowned figure whose contributions have left an indelible mark on our understanding of the unknown. Delving deeper, we encounter the infamous "Prices Ghost Kit, " a collection of tools used to communicate with spirits. Picture yourself in the seance room at the National Laboratory Research, where countless experiments were conducted under Harry Price's watchful eye. This visionary researcher paved new paths for investigating paranormal activities. Intriguing personalities emerge from history's shadows – Gustav Geley and Charles Richet – pioneers who dared to challenge conventional beliefs and pushed boundaries within psychical research. Among their subjects was Rudi Schneider, aged 14 at the time, whose astonishing abilities captivated audiences worldwide. A young Willi Schneider seated next to Harry Price transports us back to moments when curiosity knew no bounds. Witnessing their collaboration during tests like the Handkerchief Knot Test reveals how they sought empirical evidence for psychic phenomena. Traveling further through time brings us face-to-face with Harry Price in 1900—a pivotal year that marked his initiation into this captivating domain. Ottokar Fischer joins our journey as well; his rare books offer glimpses into forgotten realms that continue to intrigue seekers of truth. As we conclude this odyssey through psychical wonders, let us remember that these hints are mere fragments illuminating a vast tapestry waiting to be explored by those willing to embrace mystery and open their minds beyond what meets the eye.