Irving Hamlin papers concerning psychical research
Overview
Irving Hamlin's copy of "The Strange Experience of Mrs. Rockway" by Psychicticus, with letters to him, including one from William James, and printed material concerning this and other cases of parapsychological phenomena.
Dates
- Creation: 1910-1926
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
.05 linear feet (1 box)Irving Hamlin's copy of "The Strange Experience of Mrs. Rockway" by Psychicticus, with letters to him, including one from William James, and printed material concerning this and other cases of parapsychological phenomena.
Biographical / Historical
Irving Hamlin (1873-) lived in Evanston, Illinois, where he was associated with the Evanston Sound Proof Door Company. He was an avid researcher of the paranormal, traveling frequently to participate in seances.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
2011M-11. Purchased with funds from the Harmand Teplow Class of 1920 Book Fund; received: 2011 July 28.
Processing Information
Processed by: Melanie Wisner
In 2020, as part of a conscious and inclusive re-description effort, titles were updated to include a woman's first name when identified. Leonora Simonds Piper previously identified as Mrs. Piper.
- Title
- Hamlin, Irving. Irving Hamlin papers concerning psychical research, 1910-1926: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02301
Repository Details
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