File consists of one print of Christ Seated. Numbered 14 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for Quia Amore Langueo, printed by Hague and Gill.
File consists of one print probably by Desmond Chute. Print shows a woman with a halo and head dress holding a sprig of plants. Lettering reads "Catharina Sponsa XTI."
File consists of one print of History: Man Just Going on Walking. Numbered 20/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The New Temple Shakespeare.
File consists of one print of Madonna and Child with Chalice. Originally a title page illustration for "Adeste Fideles a Christmas Hymn" published by St. Dominic's Press.
File consists of one print of Madonna and Child, With Children, showing Mary holding a baby Jesus surrounded by other children. The print is numbered 21/50 and is signed by Gill.
File consists of one print of The Nun's Priests's Tale showing three figures and a chicken under a leaf border with the letter "H". Numbered 4/5 and signed by Gill. Used as an illustration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
File consists of one print of The Pardoner's Tale showing three men in a garden with a skeleton looking up at them, along with the letter "O." Numbered 10/10 and signed by Gill along with the annotation USA 5. Used as an illustration for the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
File consists of one print of The Shipman's Tale showing a man and woman on a bed surrounded by a border of leaves and the letter "O." Numbered USA 1/5 and signed by Gill. Used as an illustration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
File consists of one print of the side-by-side images Tree Woman (Leaves for Hands) and Spray of Fifteen Leaves. Numbered 6/10 and signed by Gill. Used as border decoration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
File consists of one drawing of Father O'Connor. Verso identifies him as "Father O'Connor (the very reverend mgr. John O'Connor). Also includes a photocopy of the drawing.
File consists of one drawing of an unidentified femal nude. The drawing has been squared, possibly indicating it was to be made into a sculpture. Verso of drawing appears to be a list of books. Also includes photocopy and original sale notice.
File consists of one drawing of a house, titled "Ville de Madrid." Titled, dated and signed by Gill with an explanatory note. Also includes photocopy and caption from Thomas Fisher Rare Book Room.
File consists of fourteen plates showing Eric Gill's sculptures of the Stations of the Cross that were created for Westminster Cathedral. The plates are in an envelope and were published by the Medici Society, London.
File consists of a small sheet with the catholic dictionary definition of the word conscience, as well as notes on the definition. Printed by Hague, Gill & Davey.
File consists of one prospectus and retrospectus for the Nonesuch Press featuring books to be published, as well as all limited editions printed up to that point.
File consists of various clippings and sections taken from booksellers catalogues advertising works for sale by Eric Gill or the private presses with which he was associated.
File consists of various newspaper announcements and reviews of Robert Speaight's book "The Life of Eric Gill." Also includes a catalogue from bookseller Methuen, Chapman & Hall.
File consists of two pages taken from the book "The Problem with England's Historical Churches" that discuss Eric Gill's sculptures in Guildford Cathedral.
File consists of two postcards showing the central portion of a basrelief sculpture commission by the League of Nations which hangs in the Council Lobby building.
Series is comprised of sound recording created by, or about, Alice Munro. The materials were collected by Walter Martin and Warren Ober for their research.
Series is comprised of miscellaneous materials related to Alice Munro. The materials were created or accumulated by Walter Martin and Warren Ober for their research.
File consists of 118 pieces of correspondence (handwritten and typed originals) to Stan Johannesen from family, friends, academic colleagues and others, including 33 letter copies from Stan in reply. Includes greeting cards, postcards, and memoranda. Also in the folder are ephemera and unattributed original pencil sketches of furniture and landscapes.
File consists of 83 pieces of correspondence (handwritten and typed originals) to Stan Johannesen from family, friends, academic colleagues and others, including 11 letter copies from Stan in reply. Includes postcards and other memoranda. Also in the folder is a poem by John Johannesen (son) and other ephemera.
File consists of items relating to Stan Johannesen's application for a research fellowship application to John Carter Brown Library. Includes four pieces of original correspondence (handwritten and typed originals), including two original letters by Stan, one research proposal (seven pages, typed), and one application notice for the John Carter Brown Library Research Fellowship.
File includes five pieces of correspondence (handwritten and typed originals) to Stan Johannesen from George Kelly. Includes a greeting card and journal articles.
File consists of materials related to Manual Training High School's (MTHS) reunion. Includes three items of correspondence (handwritten and typed originals) to Stan Johannesen. Includes newspaper clippings and other memoranda about the reunion.
File consists of 79 pieces of correspondence (handwritten and typed originals) to Stan Johannesen from family, friends, academic colleagues and others, including 33 letter copies from Stan in reply. Includes greeting cards, postcards and other memoranda. Also in the folder are poems by Marney Kliever and other ephemera.
File consists of materials accumulated or created by Stan Johannesen for the ‘How Stories Work: Reading and Writing for Life’ continuing education course at the Laurier Association for Lifelong Learning (LALL). Includes two pieces of original typed correspondence to Stan Johannesen from a student and academic colleague; one course description; one class list; six pages of readings and discussion questions for the course; and one poem by Deborah Evans.
File consists of materials relating to distance courses taught by Stan Johannesen while at the University of Waterloo. Includes one piece of original correspondence from Stan Johannesen and two distance course handbooks for the University of Waterloo: History 200 (43 pages) and History 315 (48 pages). Also included in the file are 11 photographs and nine negatives.
File consists of drafts of the essay "On the Edge" written by Stan Johannesen. Includes two typed drafts: one subtitled "On the Edge: Notes on Photography" (14 pages) and the other: "On the Edge: Photography and The Personal" (20 pages). Also included is a typeset draft of the first five sections of "On the Edge" (13 pages) and one page of handwritten notes titled "The photo essay" (48 pages total).
File consists of 12 pieces of ephemera relating to the release of Stan Johannesen's book "Sister Patsy." Includes photographs, one award, one newspaper clipping, speech drafts, and other promotional material.
File consists of 89 pages of handwritten and typed original drafts and notes for the short story "The Wulfenite Affair" by Stan Johannesen. Also included in the file is one invitation to a Turkish Embassy and Descant publication party.
File consists of correspondence and materials accumulated and written by Stan Johannesen for his participation in the November 1977 American Studies Association meeting. Includes one untitled essay about the artifact in Native American culture" (27 pages, typed), essay notes (38 pages, handwritten and typed), 19 pieces of correspondence (ms and ts originals) to Stan Johannesen from academic colleagues, historical associations, and others, including nine original letters from Stan, and four unattributed (likely Johannesen) sketches of furniture.
The file consists of materials relating to a paper proposal by Stan Johannesen for the American Studies Association (ASA) 1987 Convention. Includes two pieces of handwritten and typed correspondence between Stan Johannesen and an academic colleague, including one original copy from Stan, and one draft of a paper proposal titled "Proposal for Individual Paper" (four pages, typed).
File consists of reviews written by Stan Johannesen. Includes 46 pages of book, play, and art gallery exhibition reviews (24 typed pages, 13 handwritten pages, and nine photocopies of publications). Also included in the file are seven newspaper clippings and other ephemera relating to the publication of Johannesen's reviews.
File consists of correspondence between Stan Johannesen and the Brooklyn Historical Society, and Salem Gospel Tabernacle ephemera. Includes three pieces of correspondence (handwritten and typed originals) including one original letter from Stan; two original anniversary commemoration programmes for the Salem Gospel Tabernacle from 1976 (50th) and 1986 (60th) along with copies of anniversary programmes and bulletins from 1941 (15th), 1951 (25th), 1956 (30th) and 1966 (40th).
Also in the file are two other church service bulletins, including one in Spanish.
File consists of research materials, notes, an essay about John Trumbull's painting "Declaration of Independence" accumulated and written by Stan Johannesen.
Includes five pieces of correspondence (handwritten and typed originals) to Stan Johannesen from academic colleagues and others; two drafts of essay titled "John Trumbull's Declaration of Independence: On the Representation of Men as Creators" (14 pages, typed and 27 pages typed); essay notes (three pages, handwritten); and one draft of essay titled "Projection, Projects, and the Minimal Notion of God: an Essay on the Religious Origins of the Enlightenment" (14 pages, typed).
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side A. Material on this reel was reproduced latter part of 1962. Nov. 7/60 - preachers. Music - beyond the sunset; Amirah; Vale Owen; Walter; John Welsley; Hymn - he lifted me; Swedenborg; Dr. Hoffman; Garnet Schultz - refers to July 1961 - mentions the university.
Side B. Thursday Sept. 3/62 rescue night. Music - at evening; Amirah - opens meeting; Billy Sunday; Rev. William Dynes - pastor of Baptist Church Elmira - mentions G. Steiss; Lord Twelvetrees - this is exceptional; Indian Boy - Brantford reservation - manifests drowning accident - Pelle Point; Walter Brown - recovered from tragedy; Joe Meinzinger. Reel ran off.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side A. Organ music at 7 1/2, dead air, séance with no introduction, since next séance is introduced as taking place Aug. 23, 1960 this séance may be Aug. 6, 1960
Side B. Introduced as a séance at Otto Smith's house. March 20, 1962 - one séance (Jesus makes an appearance).
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. Thurs. June 7/62 visiting night. Miss Hollingsworth visitor. 1. Largo; 2. Opening remarks Amirah; 3. C.S. Smith (father of O.G.S.); 4. Mrs. Dudley; 5. Mrs C. Massel (refers to mayor); 6. Joe Meinzinger (former mayor); 7. Happy Wolf (helped Joe); 8. Dr. Hoffman; 9. White Eagle (to Miss Hollingswoth); 10. Mother of Miss Hollingsworth; 11. Grandfather of Mrs. Heap; 12. Father of Mr. A. Heap; 13. George Schmidt (bookbinder); 14. Anna (daughter of O.G.S.); 15. Nelda (Mrs. O.G.S.); 16. Mother of Garnet Schultz; 17. Walter (closing séance).
Side 2. June 7/62 afternoon. Private seance Miss Hollingsworth song - beautiful isle of somewhere.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. Sep. 6, Sep. 20, Nov. 1 séance.
Side 2. Jan. 28/62 prayer rec Margaret.
The recording on this audio reel was transferred to audio cassette before it was donated to Special Collections & Archives in 2015. The audio cassettes are included in this file.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. Sep. 26 scientists. Edison, Steinmetz, Burbank, Tesla - announcement of Einstein. Oct. 4 visiting night.
Side 2. Oct. 20 Rev. John Wesley after nurses toasting.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. Nov. 7. Reformed preachers Rev-vale Owen Walter, John Wesley - the master, Mary Baker Eddy, Swedenborg.
Side 2. Nov 15/60 highlights. Amarah, Graham Bell, Einstein.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. The unidentified wise man. Music. Introductions - T. Lacey. Jan 19/61 - Amirah - speaks of coming events. Feb 21/61 - Amirah - speaks of new era - introduces scientists. Jan. 10/61 - Amirah - introduces noted preachers. Jan. 23/62 - Amirah - speaks of coming converging of planets. Feb. 2/62 - Amirah - again refers to converging of planets. Feb. 4/62 - Amirah - again planets. Opening of sitting - Feb. 6/62. Music - sun of my soul. Invocation - T. Lacey. Amirah - interpretation past, present and coming events. Music - beautiful saviour. June 8/62 - Amirah - appropriate. Opening remarks for visiting night.. Blessed be the tie that binds.
Side 2: Music - lead kindly light. 1. Amirah; 2. Yus Assif - the master a worthwhile discourse; 3. Oti - master to Mrs. Heap; 4. Ramesis; 5. Margurite; 6. Music; 7. Thos. Edison; 8. Disraelei [Disraeli]; 9. MacKenzie King; 10. Mrs. Cadwallader; 11. Rama Pasha; 12. Happy Wold - Inca prince; 13. Bertram and Anna; 14. Walter - closes.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1: July 24, 1962 Masters night. Music - faith of our masters; 1. Amirah - the mysterious things of life; 2. Yus Assif - the master; 3. Walter - closes.
Side 2: August 15, 1962. Rescue. Hymn - God understands 1. Amirah - opening remarks; 2. White Russian - caught revolution in 1918 drowned at sea reunited with her family; 3. Walter - makes remarks; 4. Oliver Cromwell - very indignant that we invade his privacy; 5. William Pitt - shows him the light; 6. Walter; 7. Walter Brown - speaks of his sickness and financial difficulties; 8. John Dorshman - was killed in a factory in Waterloo; 9. Edward Dawson - killed in Mesopatania [Mesopotamia]; 10. Dr. Hoffman - few good remarks; 11. Walter - closes.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. Jan 2/61 O.G. Smith private. Describing prophecies for 1961.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1: August 8, 1962 Tues. masters. 1. beautiful saviour; 2. supplication - T. Lacey; Amirah; 4. Pythagoaris - science of numbers; 5. Dr. Hoffman; 6. Walter; 7. White hawk - formerly black; 8. Happy Wolf as emperor; 9. Otai - Mrs. Heap's master; 10. Dr. Hall - to Mr. Massel; 11. Walter - closing.
Side 2: August 30, 1962 Thurs. Visiting night. 1. The shepherd boy; 2. Amirah; 3. C.S. Smith - father of O.G.S.; 4. Nelda - Mrs. O.G.S. explains helping Mrs. Frey; 5. Mother - G. Schultz; 6. Dr. Hoffman; 7. Father of T. Lacey to E. Lacey; 8. Walter; 9. George Stowe; 10. Happy Wold; 11. Ling (dynasty) spoke of bird - ibis on turtle; 12. Golden star; 13. Walter - closing.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. Aug. 9/60 C.S. Smith - father of O.G.S.; music - spoke of family relations; 1. Sept. 6 - speaks independently; 2. Tues. Oct. 4 - glad to be able to manifest; 3.Oc.t 20 - after nurse's passing - desires to speak to rest of family; 4. Hymn; 5. Tues. Nov. 29 - Garnet mentions voice same as always; 6. Silent night - spoke Tues. following Christmas; 7. Dec. 28/60 - mentioned George Stowe - Nelda still in hospital.
Side 2. Tues Sept. 4/62 Masters night Mr. and Mrs. Luke visited. Music - in the garden; 1. Invocation - T. Lacey; 2. Amirah - long excellent address; 3. Sig. Freud - father of psychology; 4. Dr. Hoffman; 5. Dr. Hall; 6. Rajah; 7. Golden star; 8. Walter - verifies showing of star described life in spirit world speaks of eminence of temple; 9. Dr. Johnson - to MR. Heap advises of comfrey; 10. Walter - closes.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. Tuesday Apr.4 part of opening balance accidentally wiped off. Apr. 22 Sat (masters) postponed meeting on account of illness. Apr. 13 special for Mr. & Mrs. Monroe.
Side 2. wiped off. Amirah - explains genders, polarity, vibrations etc. Explains his name and pronunciation of it; Dr. Hoffman - the part religion plays in people's lives; Otitom, Dr. Hall - 1st time; John Wesley.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. May 1/62 masters. Lord's prayer. 1. Amirah - speaks of progress in worthwhile things - peace and security causes and effects; 2. Jossu Assif - speaks long on spirit and soul; 3. Dr. Hall - speaks about India; 4. Rajah - speaks on light and power of temple; 5. Margurite - formation given us - people of Chicago; 6. Ramses - on light; 7. Happy Wolf - now Odin; 8. Chinese; 9. Golden star - of light; 10. Grandfather - Mrs. Heap; 11. White eagle; 12. Walter - closes.
Side 2. Tues. Sept. 18/62 masters. Hymn - Jesus still lead on. 1. Invocation; 2. Amirah - spoke of many people profited by light of temple - spoke of infinite power - Nova; 3. Jossu Assif - spoke of difficulties to overcome barriers placed his way help and co-operation asked; 4. Moses the 3rd - Moses hesitated coming lived across river from Jews - was Egyptian; 5. John Wesley - spoke of Lord Twelve tree and his love of horses referred to humility of the masters; 6. Walter - closes spoke of tremendous power.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. Apr. 26 Tues. Séance night visiting. May 2, 1961 the masters & enlightened ones.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. Amirah - one current events - the Grand Karma. Albert Einstein - speaks about a 5th dimension eternity axis. Thomas Edison - speaks to some length. Reel ran out.
Side 2. Plan talk-week Nov. 12 Nov. 15 1962. Music and choir. July 22, 1962. Amirah - speaks of space and atmosphere. Music. Speech by lady on spirit and Mrs. Herne communication read by Evangeline.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. Dec. 11, 1962. Masters Night. Music - I walked in the garden. Amirah - Akashickness and prayer. Yus Assif.
Side 2. Dec. 20, 1962. Christmas meeting. Music - silent night. Amirah - opening remarks. Mr. Smith's father. Mrs. Smith (Nelda). Mr. Heap's father. Mrs. C. Massel. Mrs. Clemmer. Bertram and Anna. Happy Wolf. Running deer - plays with toy tambourine. Violet - with mascaline - brings candy from other room, from branch of tree. Mrs. Heap's grandfather. Dr. Hoffman. Dr. Hall. Yus Assif. Margurite. Golden star.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
Side 1. Jan. 31/63 Thurs. rescue. Music - nearer my God to thee; Amirah - opens; Dr. Oscarman - Garnet's guide; Madame Curie - relates experience; Jack Robinson - technician accidentally becomes self executioner in Nevada USA amusing remarks when he meets grandpa; Mrs. Schmeider - returns to give thanks for help received; W. Kelly - of Kirkland returns enthusiasm; Walter - closes with appropriate remarks.
Side 2. Feb. 5/63 Tues. masters. Music - praise to the lord king of creation; Amirah - spoke of events of Easter - compares with Egyptian ceremonies (crucifixion); Morya - mentions his disciple (theosophy); Esuvius - comments on councils of Ancyra 314 AD; Einstein - has been elevated - discusses cause of imbalance; Dr. Hall - brings greetings; Dr. Hoffman - brings greetings; Walter - closes.
One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:
