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National attention for the archive of the famous Dutch clairvoyant Gerard Croiset

From: Wim H. Kramer's Blog

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Wim H. Kramer on Thursday, April 13, 2017

Stichting Het Johan Borgman Fonds (HJBF) has been working on collecting and indexing the collection of the history of parapsychology and spiritualism in the Netherlands since 2007, but we’ve never received as much as attention for a specific archive as we do now. The archive of the famous Dutch psychic, Gerard Croiset (1909-1980) has caught the attention of many. ... Read More

Materials of Historical Interest in the Journal of Scientific Exploration: An Update

From: Carlos S. Alvarado's Blog

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Carlos S. Alvarado on Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Carlos S. Alvarado, Ph.D. Atlantic University In my article “The History of Psychical Research in the Journal of Scientific Exploration,” published online in the Psypioneer Journal ( http://www.woodlandway.org/PDF/PP6.12December2010.pdf ), I mentioned articles that have been published in the “Historical Perspective” section of the Journal of Scientific ... Read More

Bibliographies for the Study of the History of Psychical Research

From: Carlos S. Alvarado's Blog

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Carlos S. Alvarado on Monday, May 30, 2011

Carlos S. Alvarado, Ph.D. Atlantic University In recent years I have published several lists and bibliographical essays that I hope will help those interested in the study of the history of psychical research find books and articles on the subject. A general one, and a good place to start, is "Learning About the History of Parapsychology." Public ... Read More

Digital Libraries with Holdings of the Old Literature--I.

From: Carlos S. Alvarado's Blog

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Carlos S. Alvarado on Saturday, May 21, 2011

Carlos S. Alvarado, Ph.D. Atlantic University Many digital libraries have holdings related to the old mesmeric, spiritualistic and psychical research literatures. This is the first of a series of lists and comments about some of these resources. The holdings that appear below are a few examples of the many books and articles available in each virtual library. ... Read More

The Parapsychological Association is an international professional organization of scientists and scholars engaged in the study of psi (or 'psychic') experiences, such as telepathy, clairvoyance, psychokinesis, psychic healing, and precognition. First established in 1957, the PA has been an affiliated organization of the American Association for the Advancement of Science since 1969.

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