Spiritualist Collection

Andrew Johnson, President of the United States
Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States (1865-1869)

Rudi Schneider, aged 14. Rudi Schneider (27 July 1908 - 1957), son of Josef Schneider and brother of Willi Schneider, was an Austrian spiritualist and Physical Medium

Willi Schneider when young seated with Harry Price. Willi Schneider (1903 - 1971), brother of Rudi Schneider, was an Austrian spiritualist physical medium investigated by notable psychical

Rudi Schneider Seance
Rudi Schneider (centre) - Austrian physical medium - and Harry Price (second right) re- enact their session - London

Handkerchief Knot Test
Test at the National Psychical Laboratory on Rudi Schneider the Austrian spiritualist physical medium. Here, a knot has allegedly been tied paranormally in a handkerchief

Rev Francis Ward Monck and William Oxley, spiritualists
Rev Francis Ward Monck (right, c. 1842-?)) and William Oxley (1823-1905), spiritualists. Oxley was a Methodist, Swedenborgian, spiritualist and writer based in Manchester

Materialisation of Geordie, controlling spirit of Annie Fairlamb (later Mrs J B Mellon, 1850-1938). He was described as a tall Scotsman who had lived most of his life in Newcastle. Date: 19th century

Emma Hardinge Britten
EMMA HARDINGE BRITTEN English-born spiritualist in America, author, actress, musician, medium and tireless promoter of the spiritualist cause

Andrew Jackson Davis American spiritualist, visionary etc. Date: 1826 - 1910

The method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums
Undated photograph showing the method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums by means of electrical control. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into

Caspar Schwenckfeld
3585727 Caspar Schwenckfeld; (add.info.: Portrait of Caspar Schwenckfeld (1490-1561) a German theologian, writer, and preacher. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Levitation of a table during a seance at the home of M. Blech, Montfort l'Amaury, 27th July 1897 (b/w photo)
1742633 Levitation of a table during a seance at the home of M. Blech, Montfort l'Amaury, 27th July 1897 (b/w photo) ; (add.info)

Chut...! ma fille entre en communication avec l'Esprit de Dante!... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Chut...! ma fille entre en communication avec l'Esprit de Dante!... 19th century. Shh! my daughter is entering into communication with the spirit of Dante!

Raising of Samuel by the witch of Endor - Bible
3781683 Raising of Samuel by the witch of Endor - Bible; (add.info.: The raising of Samuel by the witch of Endor. Bible, Samuel XXVIII, 12: And when the woman saw Samuel)

Estelle Roberts, Spiritual Medium, December 1938

Spirit head and shoulders sketch of D. D. Home
Daniel Dunglas Home (pronounced Hume') (March 20, 1833 June 21, 1886) was a Scottish Spiritualist, famous as a physical medium with the reported ability to levitate to a variety of heights

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, 1831 -1891. Russian occultist, spirit medium, and author who co-founded the Theosophical
2603477 Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, 1831 -1891. Russian occultist, spirit medium, and author who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875

A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church praying before the altar... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church praying before the altar during the annual " flower bowl demonstration"

A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church keeping vigil at Saint... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church keeping vigil at Saint Josephs new tomb

Reverend Clara Smith anointing a member of the St. Martins Spiritual... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Reverend Clara Smith anointing a member of the St. Martins Spiritual Church during the annual " flower bowl demonstration" service

Sitting beneath the emblem of the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Sitting beneath the emblem of the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary. Two members of the St. Martins Spiritual Church listen and pray

Contributions are made by all who receive the blessing and annointment... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Contributions are made by all who receive the blessing and annointment of Rev. Clara Smith, during the Flower bowl demonstration, a service held once a year in St

Worshipper before the altar of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Worshipper before the altar of the St. Martins Spiritual Church

As in Moses time, members of the St. Martins Spiritual Church remove... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. As in Moses time, members of the St. Martins Spiritual Church remove their shoes during the annual " flower bowl demonstration" because during this service they walk

A member of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, receiving the final... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. A member of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, receiving the final blessing of a flower from Reverend Vondell Gassaway, the pastor at the annual " flower bowl demonstration"

Reverend Vondell Gassway, pastor of the St. Martins Spiritual Church... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Reverend Vondell Gassway, pastor of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, giving the final blessing and a flower to a member of his congregation during the annual " flower bowl

Worshippers before the altar in the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Worshippers before the altar in the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Saturday afternoon, 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Saturday afternoon, 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N.W. [Mrs Ella Watson]

Reverend Vondell Gassaway, pastor of the St. Martins Spiritual Church... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Reverend Vondell Gassaway, pastor of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, preaching the Sunday sermon

The Apparition, ca. 1885. Creator: James Tissot
The Apparition, ca. 1885

Group IX / SUW, No. 23. The Swan, No. 23, 1915 (oil on canvas)
HGM81162 Group IX/SUW, No. 23. The Swan, No. 23, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Klint, Hilma af (1862-1944); 155x152 cm; Private Collection; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Swedish, out of copyright

The Souls Prison House, 1888 (oil on canvas)
WDM204747 The Souls Prison House, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 79x51 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; (add.info)

Elena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831-91) and Colonel Henry Steel Olcott (1832-1907)
CHT164270 Elena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831-91) and Colonel Henry Steel Olcott (1832-1907), from Histoire Authentique de la Societe Theosophique by Olcott

Caspar Schwenckfeld, 1490-1561, German theologian
6040075 Caspar Schwenckfeld, 1490-1561, German theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caspar Schwenckfeld von Ossig, 1490-1561, German theologian, writer)

Minot Judson Savage, American Unitarian minister, psychical researcher and author (b / w photo)
5233417 Minot Judson Savage, American Unitarian minister, psychical researcher and author (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Daniel Dunglas Home (b / w photo)
488963 Daniel Dunglas Home (b/w photo) by Cutten, John Hector (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Dunglas Home (1833-86)

Altarpiece, Group X, Number 1, 1915 (oil & metal leaf on canvas)
HGM81161 Altarpiece, Group X, Number 1, 1915 (oil & metal leaf on canvas) by Klint, Hilma af (1862-1944); 237.5A--179.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Eman Swedenborg (engraving)
818919 Eman Swedenborg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eman Swedenborg. At the age of 60)

Punch cartoon: Last News from the Spirit World (engraving)
6034840 Punch cartoon: Last News from the Spirit World (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Last News from the Spirit World)

Cora L V Scott, American spiritualist medium
Cora Lodencia Veronica Scott (1840-1923), American spiritualist medium. She married four times, and adopted her husbands surname each time (Hatch, Daniels, Tappan, and Richmond)

Florence Cook, spirit medium, in later life
Florence Cook (c.1856-1904) was an English medium who claimed to materialise a spirit named Katie King. Seen here in later life, sitting in a garden with a dog on her lap

George Chapman, spiritual healer and medium
George Chapman (1921-2006), English trance spiritual healer and medium. He was active for 60 years through the spirit of Dr William Lang (1852-1937)

Winifred Coombe-Tennant (Mrs Willett), medium
Winifred Margaret Serocold Coombe-Tennant (pseudonym: Mrs Willett, 1874-1956), British suffragette, politician, philanthropist, patron of the arts and spiritualist who engaged in automatic writing

Anna Maria Hall (Anon)
ANNA MARIA HALL Irish writer and spiritualist Date: 1800 - 1881

Automatic photograph of sitters and Rudi Schneider at sance
Automatic photograph of sitters and Rudi Schneider at a sance at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research, 8 March 1932. Harry Price and Professor David Fraser-Harris are controlling Schneider

Rudi Schneider (1908 - 1957) - an Austrian Spiritualist physical medium, investigated by notable psyschical researchers such as Harry Price and Eric J Dingwall

Man with Ghosts head in his lap
From: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921

Dr Frederick L H Willis, American spiritualist and physician
Dr Frederick Llewellyn Hovey Willis (1830-1914), American spiritualist minister and physician. He grew up in the same household as Louisa May Alcott and her family

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Exploring the World of Spiritualists" In a world where the boundaries between the seen and unseen blur, spiritualists have long captivated minds with their extraordinary abilities. From Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, to young Rudi Schneider at just 14 years old, these individuals have left an indelible mark on history. Seated alongside Harry Price, Willi Schneider's youthful face hides a profound connection to the ethereal realm. Together they delve into uncharted territories, exploring the depths of spirituality. Meanwhile, Rev Francis Ward Monck and William Oxley stand as beacons in their pursuit of understanding beyond what meets the eye. Emma Hardinge Britten emerges as a guiding light amidst this enigmatic landscape. Her wisdom illuminates pathways to enlightenment for those seeking solace in spiritual realms. And let us not forget Andrew Jackson Davis; his visionary insights continue to inspire generations even today. The method of linking hands and feet during seances becomes a conduit for communication with spirits from another plane. Through this physical connection, mediums bridge gaps between worlds and unlock secrets hidden within human consciousness. Witnessing phenomena like the Handkerchief Knot Test leaves skeptics astounded by inexplicable occurrences that defy logic or reason. Materializations such as Geordie - a controlling spirit - manifest before wide-eyed observers who question their own senses. A sketch capturing D. D Home's spirit head and shoulders serves as tangible evidence of otherworldly encounters that transcend our mortal existence. Cora L V Scott stands tall among American spiritualist mediums, her gifts offering solace and guidance to countless seekers yearning for answers beyond earthly comprehension. In this captivating realm where spirits whisper through veils separating life from death, we find ourselves drawn closer to unlocking age-old mysteries that lie dormant within our souls.