File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "The Key to the Inner Sanctuary", dated July 19, 1949.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "The Truth of Our Being (?)" dated January 6, 1948.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "The First Cause", dated July 18, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Let Us deal with First Causes", dated July 16, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "The Key to the Inner Sanctuary", dated July 10, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Time? -- Timelessness!", dated July 5, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "The seeker transcends common acceptances, human law, and comes to an understanding of the purpose and power of his life.", dated July 2, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy of a typescript titled "A Review of the Year", dated June 26, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "The Paradox of Our Impress", dated June 25, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Power is available towards Wider Service", dated June 21, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "The Truth of our Being is in the Mind", dated June 18, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Whence comes drought?", dated June 12, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of lecture titled "Christmas lectures: Three Wise Men." dated December 23, 1947.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "The Fount of Youth", dated June 7, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Entering the Temple Beautiful", dated June 7, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Seek Ye the Spiritual First", dated June 4, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Answers to Questions", dated May 29, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "The Silence", dated May 29, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Search for God", dated May 28, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Power of Spirit is Love", dated May 25, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Love is the Key to Power", dated May 21, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Life constantly evolves

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Nature of God", dated May 14, 1949.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "Life" dated November 25, 1947.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Leaving the Past Behind", dated May 10, 1949.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture titled "Past the Church Door", dated May 7, 1949.

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File contains typescript of lecture titled "Love Ye One Another" dated September 16, 1947.

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File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Resurrection", dated March 29, 1949.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "From Winter to Springtime", dated March 26, 1949.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Finding God", dated March 20, 1949.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Those who find the Nature of their life...", dated March 19, 1949.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Nature of the World", dated March 15, 1949.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Prophets and Seers Stand Alone", dated March 12, 1949.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "A Talk to Beginners", dated March 6, 1949.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Nature of Life... Karmic Wheel", dated March 5, 1949.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "Easter" dated 1947.

File contains a typescript of a lecture dated October 1934. It is titled "Sleep and the Dream State".

Typescript lectures given during séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey in Waterloo, Kitchener, and Hamilton from 1934 to 1951. Some lectures and a press clipping featuring a letter to the editor against capital punishment written by Thomas Lacey are contained within a scrapbook. Lectures range from various topics including life and death, peace, Gandhi, and spiritualism.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon at 36 Willow Street, Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. M. Swartz, Mrs. M. Swartz, Mr. L. Swartz, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. G. Steiss, Mrs. G. Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, Master Cark Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated with through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Wickie, C.D., Mr. Maskeline, Yetta, Chas Oestreich, Orlandis, Gladys Steiss, Ward, Hinchcliffe, Mike, the Major, Walter, Willie Hudson, Mr. Jones, Reverend Vale Owen, Blue Snake, and Mr. Stead. The séance had several unidentified spirits, some of which communicated through song. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon in Waterloo, Ontario. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. Melvin Swartz, Mrs. M. Swartz, Mr. Gordon Steiss, Mrs. G. Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Walter, C.D., Orlandis, Maskeline, Carl Oestreich, the mother of Mr. Swartz, the mother of Mrs. Lacey, the mother of Mrs. O. G. Smith, the mother of Mrs. Sheldon, Ward, Straight Arrow, Mike, Boss Flynn, Walter Saengbush, Reverend Vale Owen, Monsier Bracan, Reverend Harvey, and several unidentified spirits. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon in Waterloo, Ontario. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Miss. Kreiner, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. J. P. Skelton, Mr. Gordon Steiss, Mr. Clarke, Mrs. Clarke, Mr. O.G. Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Mr. Maskeline, Mr. Skelton's mother, Jerry, Mrs. Sheldon's mother, Mrs. Lacey's father, Mr. W. T. Stead, Fritz Schnitz, Dr. Hall, Ward Clement, C.D., Jim Johnson, Harold Wright, Mike, and several unidentified spirits. The spirit guides Walter and Abudha Khan were present at this séance.

An incomplete report of a séance. In this report an unidentified spirit is alleged to have manifested.

An incomplete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon in Waterloo, Ontario. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. O. G. Smith, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. O.G. Smith, Mr. Gordon Steiss, Mrs. Boyanoski, Mr. Boyanoski, and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon. The spirit Walter was alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance.

An incomplete report of a séance. The report lists Bill Heist, Herman, Reverend McIrvine, Archie Howard, and John Morley as spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at 362 Frederick Street, Kitchener. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mr. O. G. Smith, Mrs. E. E. Sheldon, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were the mother of Mrs. Thomas Lacey, the mother of Mrs. O. G. Smith, Peter Conley "Old Pete", Mike, Mr. A. Conan Doyle, Mr. Heist, Mr. Maskeline, Annie Fletcher, and Arch. Deacon Colley. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

Notes on messages received during a visiting night. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey were Amira, Nephaera, grandfather Smith, uncle Herman, Armand, Dr. Hoffman, Morning Star, White Eagle, Happy Wolf, Mrs. Dudley, the father of Mr. Heap, the mother of Garnet, grandpa Heap, Mrs. Massel, and Walter.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. F. Steiss, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. O. G. Smith, Mr. C. Matthews, Mr. O. G. Smith, Miss. Reesor, Mr. D. Shantz, and Mrs. C. Matthews. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Thomas Edison, Mr. W. T. Stead, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and several unidentified spirits. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Smith at 362 Frederick Street, Kitchener. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. O. G. Smith, Mr. J. C. Jaimet, Mr. O. G. Smith, Mr. D. Shantz, Mrs. C. Matthews, and Mrs. G. Steiss. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Major Merrieather, W. T. Stead, Wickey, Violet, Edison, David Livingstone, Mike, and Walter. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mrs. J. Dudly. Sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. Sheldon, Mrs. L. Laing, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. J. Dudly, Mr. G. Louth, Mr. M. G. Havens, Mr. L. Swartz, and Mr. C. Hall. The spirits alleged to have communicated throughThomas Lacey during this séance were Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mr. Stead, Mr. Edison, Reverend Strawbridge, Violet, Samuel, (Scotty) Robert Stuart, the father of Mrs. Sheldon, Ellen Ruth, Pansy, Nobby Clark, Rosebud, Elk Horn, Pat, the mother of Mrs. Smith, the father of Mrs. Dudly, the father of Mrs. Lacey, Ling, and Blue Snake. The spirit guides Abudha Khan and Walter were present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon in Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. Levi Swartz, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. O. G. Smith, Mrs. Charles Matthews, Mr. Charles Matthews, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mr. Gordon Steiss. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were John Rogers, Emil Schroeder, Mike, Walter, Rose, Fing Ling Ling Tee, Sivato Ling Tee, Violet, Mr. W. T. Stead, Great Bear, Reverend Vale Owen, Wallace, and the Major.

A letter from the St. Matthew's Choir in Kitchener wishing a happy belated birthday to Otto Smith. The letter includes a quote from Shakespeare and makes mention of a gift of brushes.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon in Waterloo, Ontario. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. O. G. Smith, Mrs. Charles Matthews, Mr. Levi Swartz, and Mr. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Walter, Violet, Sambo, Raymond Lodge, Mr. W. T. Stead, Olympia, Chief Running Water, Mrs. L, Blue Snake, and White Cloud. The spirit guides present at this séance were Abudha Khan, Great Bear, Straight Arrow, and Big Heart.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon at Peppler Street, Waterloo. The sitters at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. Sheldon, Mrs. C. Matthews, Mr. Sheldon, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. C. Matthews, Mr. L. Swartz, Mrs. M. Swartz, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mr. G. Steiss. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Walter, Violet, Mr. W. T. Stead, Mr. Conan Doyle, Mike, Blue Snake, White Cloud, the Major, and several unidentified spirits.

An incomplete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon. The sitters at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. Gordon Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey at the séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Sheldon at 26 Peppler Street, Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. F. Kruger, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. Gordon Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Mike, Angeline Fries, Mr. W. T. Stead, Big Chief Kitchiana, Mr. Jones, C. D., Blue Snake, Walter, and Maskeline. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Smith at 326 Frederick Street, Kitchener. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. F. Krueger, Mr. M. Swartz, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. G. Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Mr. W. T. Stead, Wickey, Walter, Mike, Blue Snake, Great Bear, Reverend Vale Owen, Rose, and C.D. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon at 36 Willow Street, Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. F. Krueger, Mr. J. L. Swartz, Mrs. J. L. Swartz, Mr. G. Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Ed Snyder, C. D., Mr. W. T. Stead, Maskeline, Vale Owen, Mike, Blue Snake, and Arch. Deacon Colley. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon at 26 Peppler Street, Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. F. Krueger, Mr. M. Swartz, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. Gordon Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Fred Stumpf, Inez Merrill, Orlandis, Walter, Henry Beech Needham, father of Mrs. Lacey, Mr. Stead, Mr. Mader, Wickie, Mr. Jones, Violet, C.D., Father Josie Febian, and Tom Tyrrel. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Sheldon in Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Miss. Kreiner, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. M. Swartz, Mr. M. Swartz, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. O. G. Smith, Mrs. O. G. Smith, and Mr. Steiss. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Wickie, Walter, Mike, Pansy, Mr. Stead, Charlie, Wilhelmine, Great Bear, Blue Snake, Marcelle, and Arch. Deacon Colley. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E, W, Sheldon, Mr. F. Kruger, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. G. Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Maskeline, Walter, A. Conan Doyle, Mr. W. T. Stead, Blue Snake, Charlie G, and several unidentified spirits. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon in Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. M. Swartz, Mrs. M. Swartz, Mr. G. Steiss, Mrs. G. Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. Thomas Lacey. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Maskeline, C.D., the mother of Mrs. Sheldon, Mike, Wickie, Walter, Mr. Stead, Great Bear, Elk Horn, and several unidentified spirits. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A report of a lecture alleged to have been given by the spirit Abudha Khan through Thomas Lacey. The lecture was given at a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon in Waterloo, Ontario. The report states that the usual sitters were present at this circle.

The Thomas Lacey séance collection accrual includes several files of séance reports that contain details regarding the sitters involved in the séance circles and messages on various topics from spirits alleged to have communicated through the medium Thomas Lacey.

One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey.

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. Jan. 30/64 visiting night. Music - meditation; Amirah - short suitable introduction; Ed Detweiler - recognized sitters; C.S. Smith - welcomed Mrs. Heap; Dr. H.P. Hamilton - spoke encouragingly; Nelda Smith - referred to the rescue work; Mrs. Massel - have early spring noticed Mennonites had been here; Happy Wolfe - me not big boss he meant professor; Mrs. Heap's grandfather - glad to come for short visit; Mrs. Heap's father - a lot trying to come in and saying a few words; Dr. Hoffman - big boss because of attention he gives to Matthew; Dr. Hall - spoke in humorous vein of pushing barrels. Better balance coming; Golden Star - complements to way Walter conducts the meeting; Joe Link - to Edith. Pleased to come; Lotus Leaf - happy to speak. Mother of Joe Link; Walter - closes with appropriate remarks.

Side 2. Tues. Feb. 4/64 master's night. Music - ave Maria; Amirah - discussed very illuminatingly the relations between mind and matter. Interesting discussion followed; Emmanuel Kant - great religious philosopher; William Penn - spoke of progress made in United States which contravenes with moral laws; Marie Curie - spoke of research she was in; Russel Boyle - greetings. not neglecting any opportunities to come and help; Dr. Hoffman - what a gathering been quite a treat tonight; Dr. Hall - am at the tail end just want to get in a few words; Walter - closes with a few appropriate remarks.

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. Wed. Jan. 15/64 rescue night. Music - beyond the sunset; Amirah - some words of encouragement. Three separate groups enjoyed our help of rescue; John Andrews - the experience of a searcher for gold in the gold rush to Alaska. Lost in snow drift in 1879; Mary Judd - waiting in railroad station in Amarillo, Texas for her sister and brother in 1958; Eloise Judd - speaks of herself and brother caught in tidal wave; Henry Judd - with sisters; Jim Robinson - mountain slide. Relates experience while trying to rescue a train of passengers buried in mountain slide. His helper Indian Cheyenne helped be his knowledge of spirit; Johnny Longbranch - speaks at length in appreciative terms; Walter - closes gratifying to know that work is not in vain.

Side 2. Tues. Jan. 22/64 master's night. Music - the lord's prayer sung by Nelson Eddy; Amirah - spoke at length on dream manifestations. Described interestingly what actual takes place. Questions and answers followed; Rama Mandato - talks of his relationship with distant past; Golden Star - dressed in her magnificent robes of golden stars brightened the floor. A lot of activity coming in the next few months; Happy Wolfe - came from tremendous gathering of the hosts to say a few works. Spoke of the activities of the masters; Dr. Hoffman - listened attentively to all that was said. Can bear all this out by experiences recorded; Dr. Hall - agrees heartily with all that has been said; Walter - closes with appropriate remarks.

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. Wed. Dec. 18/63 Christmas visiting. Christmas music; Amirah - opening remarks; Josarius & Seraphis - two of the wise men speak; Dr. Hoffman - refers to Christmas stories; Dr. Hall - heard music - brings many happy memories; Mrs. Heap's grandfather - happy in great work; Mrs. Schultz - Garnet's mother; Mrs. Smith (Nelda) - everything better; Nurse Falkenburg - spoke of her work and experience; Happy Wolfe - also have white spirit; Golden Star - her light shining on tree; Mrs. Massel - hello Charlie; Margurite - house filled with nice music; Mrs. Lacey's father - glad to be here; Kitty - to Mrs. Lacey; C.S. Smith - laughed at thought it was Walter. Listens to music ; Mrs. Heap's grandmother; Walter - glad to look forward to this Christmas.

Side 2. Tues. Jan. 7/64 master's night. Music - o those golden bells; Amirah - in response to introduction would bring some who could describe change and sublime life of spirit world; Elbert Hubbard - spoke of reading of biographies of famous men and wrote journeys in bookland; Master Titicaca - later Happy Wolfe medicine men explain later re-incarnation as Indian chief; Rama Mandato - remembers beginnings of wisdom on this continent; Golden Star - brings some of the power and majesty of spirit; Rameses - peace and tranquility will come; Dr. Hoffman - now enjoying higher life. Spoke on his experiences before and after spirit; Dr. Hall - relates many experience during his sojourn in India; Walter - notices tribute to Nehru. Closes with few appropriate remarks.

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. Wed. Dec. 4/63 rescue night. Music - panus angelicus; Amirah - greets sitters amidst all the violence which the sitters will most likely be able to diminish. Welcomes the help; Captain of Regina or Ajax - ships sank during a storm in 1913. Captain is passing through last few minutes before ship sinks; Captain McCrae - manifests; Pilot Snider - of plane which crashed, taking 118 lives including entire crew. Snider evidently well educated spoke philosophically passengers and crew all with him in background. One local man - Murray Killion manifests by tearing up paper - insurance policy which had been sold to him; Walter - spoke showing entire satisfaction.

Side 2. Tues. Dec. 10/63 master's night. Music - dreams and several other selections; Amirah - referred to recent tragedy - death of President Kennedy - being a karma. The difference of the dark forces; Rameses - a Pharaoh who expressed his desire to justify the actions of his kind during the reign of the pharaohs. Referred to records to be found in Abbhu symbols; Ben Jus Assif - spoke of the friendliness and joy of the Christmas season; Margurite - delighted with the music we are now enjoying. Remembering wonderful relationship here with musicians; Dr. Hoffman - feels future will bring many reforms; Dr. Hall - wants to share Christmas spirit with all; Happy Wolfe - not as prince - values everything at Black Foot Bay; Golden Star - brings other squaws - looking forward to Christmas; Walter - closes with appropriate remarks.

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. Tues. Nov. 26/62 master's night. Music - largo; Amirah - spoke on events of recent tragedy - J.F.K.; Rameses - spoke of events of early times of Pharrohs; Golden Star - refers to the previous lectures; Marguerite - spoke of effects of music during the sad eventful time; Dr. Hoffman - referred to funeral services; Dr. Hall - referred to lectures; Walter - closes.

Side 2. Mon. Dec. 23/63 Christmas party. Amirah - opened with few appropriate remarks welcoming little Matthew Schultz and John Head. Trumpet floating about room. Silver Hare - guide to John; Running Deer - carries trumpet; Happy Wolfe - many papoose with me tonight. Keeps them in order. Says Running Deer rings bell; Dr. Hoffman - referred to the good things at Christmas. Wished all Merry Christmas; Dr. Hall - Joins the Yuletide celebration; Running Deer - speaks - happy for all little boys; Grampa Smith - wished all a Merry Christmas; Mrs. Schultz - Garnet's mother. The following all came wishing everyone a Merry Christmas: Mr. Heap's father, Mr. Heap's Uncle Jack, Nelda Smith, C.S. Smith, Golden Star (guide to Evangeline), Margurite (guide to O.G. Smith), Uranius (one of wise men - came first time), Mrs. Massel (to Charlie), Mrs. Heap's grandmother and grandfather, Mrs. Lacey's sister and mother; 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. Wed. Nov. 6/63 rescue night. Music - Jesus, ever near; Amirah - opens meeting; Jonathan Edwards - almost reaches top of mountain in Africa. Relates experience. By some miracle or fate, I am lifted up and much alive. This is revelation of truth; Jessie Parker - describes train crash. Did not realize accident happened 30 yrs ago, on top of mountain at Dundas. Beckons other survivors to come see people who were on the train; Mr. Christy - a member of the passengers; Dubby Hawkin - first mate of a four maters ship was wrecked by moonshiners. Taking a shower at the time. Was in this condition for 60 yrs.; Walter - closes with some very suitable remarks.

Side 2. Tues. Nov. 12/63 master's night. Music; Tune - Handel's largo; Amirah - spoke on relationship of individual spirit to God. To universal spirit interesting discussion followed; Dr. Green - passed into hight life on golf couse. Came to Mrs. Wright (Detroit) while we were sitting with her. We - medium, Mrs. Lacey, Nelda, O.G.S.; Mrs. Wright - manifested clearly and spoke of experiences with royalty; Dr. Still - founder of osteopathy came again; Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Hall - both briefly; Master Rama - please to have showed himself to O.G.S. at Chesterfield; 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. Thurs. Oct. 24/63 visiting night. Music - beautiful garden of prayer; Amirah - opens with a few pointed remarks; Nelda - spoke of preparations they had made; Albert Scheiflge - manifests day before burial of body gave his impressions; Mr. Hortop - a miller identifies himself to Charles Massel; Mrs. Massel - spoke of the family; C.S. Smith - refers to Garnet's cold having regular round-up; Mabel - unborn daughter of Mrs. Massel. Manifested to his surprise; Bertram and Anna - responsible for Mabel coming. Spoke of circle in Los Angeles; Rama - spoke feelingly and encouragingly; Golden Star - speaks highly of Walter as master of ceremony; Dr. Johnson - suggests honey for Garnet's cold; Dr. Hoffman - he and Dr. Hall at Albert's bedside; Dr. Hall - spoke in usual manner; Walter - closes-pleasant manner.

Side 2. Tues. Oct. 29/63 master's night. Music - teach me thy way; Amirah - speaks on the right conception of empherial light; Ben Jos Assif - speaks of his various experiences and the example he wishes to leave behind him; Mahatma Ghandi - if living on earth plane today would not change his ideas. Spoke excellently will bring further talks; Rama Mandato - referred to master Amirah's explanation of light. It was good; Dr. Hoffman - spoke of tremendous purpose of light; Golden Star - everything going nicely; Margurite - liked the music; Dr. Hall - to Charles Massel. Very informative night; Walter - closes with appropriate remarks.

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. Wed. Oct. 9/63 rescue night. Music - moon love; Amirah - usual encouraging introduction; John Henry Morgan - the trials and dignities of one who broke his promise to Masonic order; Samuel Cuthbert - was on submarine during second world war. Wonders how he got here. Thankful for enlightenment; Edmund Pequegnat - comes to give witness to his new condition. And is all right. Wonderful to see how quickly you can realize what has happened. Is now glad to join our band of workers; Walter - closes.

Side 2. Tues. Oct. 16/63 master's night. Music - prayer is the key to heaven; Amirah - spoke on thanksgiving compared sowing and reaping of the seed to the potentiality of the human spirit. Discussion followed; Martin Luther - spoke appreciatively of the great teacher's talk; Nepha Tara - ancient princess of Egypt. All have made mistakes also left good behind. Guide to Margaret of Chicago; Menes - one of early Pharaoh's father of Nepha Tara mother of Moses; Dr. Hoffman - having wonderful time with so many distinguished personalities of ancient times; Dr. Hall - pleased with great sentiments expressed by the great teachers; Rameses - spoke of excavations to be made to save monuments of stone of Abu symbol; Prince Titicaca - good to come; Margurite - spoke briefly; Golden Star; Rama - when he uses name Mandato, he comes as ark druid; Walter - closes usual manner.

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. Sept. 26/63 visiting - Indian friends. Music - Indian love call; Amirah - enjoys privilege to use word Indian Pow Wow. Referred to interest of university-college professors; Tom Longboat - spoke of progress in spirit world. Educated by white man; Happy Wolfe - usual happy mood. Little Beaver and Running Deer also here; Blue Snake - puts hand on Garnet's head - not materialized; Golden Star - came big and strong supported by her own people; Tecumseh - interested in your boy's welfare (Heap); Sitting Bull - speaks of tribes activities (Apache); White Feather - spoke of drawing picture; Chief Eagle White Feather - formerly Black Hawk, explains to O.G.S.; Chief Palehorse - manifests to C.M.; Chief White Cloud - honoured to come; Sunflower - guide to Mrs. Lacey; Garnet's mother, Mrs. C. Massel, Nelda - also manifest; Walter - closes.

Side 2. Tues. Oct. 1/63 master's night. Music- Largo -Handle; Amirah - spoke of the reality of the metaphysical world. Topic sleep - adventures into the metaphysical for purpose of rejuvenation of mind and body. Interesting discussion followed; Albert Einstein - discussed phases of relativity. Answered questions which had been asked by Carl. Interesting; Dr. Hoffman - came in usual cheerful manner; Dr. Hall - thanks Happy Wolfe to let him speak. He and Dr. Hoffman elevated to mastership; Happy Wolfe - As Titicaca comes as tape runs out; Others that manifested when tape ran out - Margurite, Golden Star, 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. Tues. Nov. 29. C.S. Smith, Rod, John Wesley, Dr. Hoffman, D.W. Houston also.

Side 2. Thurs. Nov. 24/60 visiting.

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. 1/62 rescue.

Side 2. Sun. July 22, 1962. O.G. Smith & Mrs. Lacey, guidance. Sep. 27/62 phenomena.

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. Wed. Sept. 11/63 rescue night. Music - let the lower lights be burning; Amirah - opening remarks; Icelander - brother Kamouk broke through ice; Ben Stafford - on trail to mining camp has been in same condition for 175 yrs - came from Yorktown. Finally found the change; Happy Wolfe - I come to help stranger he will be well looked after; John - of submarine thresher all of the boys now are accustomed to this life; Sam Long - servant of Ladich his master. He was a kind man. Described his master's home. A wonderful experience he had; Lord Twelvetrees - comes back again. Very pleased. Is helping in the works; Walter - closes with some appropriate remarks.

Side 2. Tues. Sept. 17/63 master's night. Music - deal lord, king lord; Amirah - a most enlightening address on the law of change. Spoke on change from mortal to the spiritual life. Followed by interesting discussion; Charles Steinmetz - greeted Mrs. Steiss and the sitters. Spoke of Gordon's progress and his own interest in our endeavours; Hermes - trismagistus (a later reincarnation of Amirah) explained how earth was first inhabited; John Wesley - was delighted with the talk and also the question period; Marguerite - guide of O.G.S. heard the singing and encouraged further efforts; Arch Deacon Colley - after absence of many years. Spoke on behalf of Drs. Hoffman and Hall; Walter - closes after Running Deer writes a few words on paper.

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. Sat. June 23/62 séance at Round Lake. Sun June 25/62 2nd séance at Round Lake.

Side 2. Tue. June 26/62 masters. Thurs July 5/62 rescue - x family.

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 possibly of a séance and several lectures of various topics including proverbs, childhood and youth, and cosmic consciousness.

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. Mon. June 18/62 rescue night. Scotch lawyer. Tues. June 12/62 masters.

Side 2. July 8/62 sun. 54th wedding anniversary. Thurs. July 19/62 rescue night. Ed Seip, Pequegnat.

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 instrumental and vocal music.

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. Wed. July 31/63 rescue night. Music - lead kindly light; Amirah - in opening, teacher refers to the need of extending the atomic ban to underground; Red Hill - drowned at Niagara Falls - finds light after long time; Jenny de Mantinelo - perished in earthquake in Yugoslavia. Was spokeslady for many who perished mentioned rescuers, Nelda, Dr. Hall, De. Hoffman and many others; Henry Seagrave - perished while racing in speed boat. Met Tom Lacey at Daytona Beach; Walter - closes with appropriate remarks.

Side 2. Tues. Aug.6/63 masters night. Music - I'm a pilgrim; Amirah - pleased with current events. Underground tests will also have to be stopped; Mahatma Ghandi - religious concepts of untouchables in India; Rajah - spoke of conditions in distant future; Dr. Hoffman - reviewed talks of other masters; Dr. Hall - to Charlie - spoke of Rheesham theosophist; Margaruite - to O.G. Smith encourages music; Walter - closed after reviewing our efforts.

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 description for the reel:

May 1/62 masters and illustrious. May 10/62 rescue night. Twelvetrees. May 15/62 masters. May 23/62 visiting.

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. Wed. July 17/63 rescue and visiting. Music - neared my God to thee; Amirah - welcomed the visitors namely Agnes Schultz, Margurite Henzie, Minnah Schleuter, Jaboc Yaeko; Russell Boyle - our close friend from Chicago spoke clearly and beautifully of his experience in passing few days ago. Plans to continue work; Mr. Theil - also manifested; Florence Nightingale - greetings a blessed night to speak again we are carrying on behind the scenes; Arch Deacon Colley - noted that many years go he manifested here on a typewriter. Explains how it was done; C.S. Smith - told Agnes about her father John Schultz; Mrs. Heap's mother - brings greetings; Mrs. Schmeider - to Minnah; Ida Grube - rescued through Mrs. Schmeider; Frank - to Minnah; Alice - to Margurite Henzie; Jacob's teacher - to Jacob; Walter - closes.

Side 2. Tues. July 23/63 masters night. Music - largo; Amirah - spoke of acasheckness glories of Druids - ancient scenes in Egypt - discussion followed; Ben Jus Assif - compared temples with teachings of the oracles - messages received in our temple - spoke of origin of the Bible truths - will tell his life story. Expressed his joy in talking to us; Dr. Hoffman - Spoke words of encouragement to Evangeline - referred to the talk of the master and the teacher. Reel ran off; 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. Apr. 15/62 O.G. Smith - private. Apr. 17/62 masters. Sound and the room note.

Side 2. Thurs. Apr. 19/62 O.G. Smith - private. Thurs. April 26/62 visiting night.

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. May 24/61. Visiting night. 1. Music - drink to me only with thine eyes; 2. Amirah - speaks of attempted space travel; 3. C.S. Smith - father of O.G.S.; 4. Dr. Hett - to Charlie; 5. Ed Huehn; 6. Jim Jaimet; 7. Sidney Wright; 8. Mother - G. Schultz; 9. Father - Mr. Heap; 10. Dr. Hoffman; 11. Happy Wolf; 12. Mrs. Massel; 13. Dr. Hall; 14. Grandfather - Mrs. Heap; 15. Walter - closes.

Side 2. May 29/61. Open night. 1. Music - world is waiting for the sunrise romance. The garden of prayer; 2. Dr. Hoffman; 3. Nelda - Mrs. O.G.S.; 4. Black Hawk; 5. Happy Wolf; 6. George Schmidt - book binder; 7. Golden star - Tuskorora; 8. Anna - daughter of O.G.S.; 9. Princess - White Lily guide - Anne Birmingham; 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. Thurs. July 4/63 visiting night. Music - the garden of prayer; Amirah - pleased to welcome the visiting friends; C.S. Smith - Otto's father - greeted the members of the circle; Rev. Vicar Lorentz - to Mrs. Lacey his first manifestation after ten years; Gordon Steiss - used the trumped as he was first one to make one many years ago; Happy Wolf - powerful - said he moved the trumpet. Referred to bells for Matthew; Mrs. Dudley - glad to know that George could go north; Mr. Heap's father - referred to significance of the murals; Mrs. Massel - to Mrs. Steiss and C. Massel told of work all are doing; Mammy Clemmer - feel stronger tonight. Very happy mood; Garnet's mother - just returned from cottage. All is well. Running Deer now happy. Tape separated and splice following not revealed - Nelda Smith, Dr. Hall, Dr. Hoffman. Walter closing.

Side 2. Tues. July 9/63 masters - scientists. Hymn - praise God; Amirah - welcomed Carl - spoke of many truths - light and wisdom from this temple - discussed karma in action; Thomas Edison - referred to his over-shadowing Russell Boyle interested in Carl co-operates with Einstein - related to many of the achievements - hearing without mortal ears, seeing without use of eyes; Albert Einstein - greets Carl can speak better now - many friends about him - could come to conclusion without depending on equations - much interested in Carl; Rev. Road-House - wondered why he is here tonight - result of frankness and dedication door was opened; Dr. Jeans - here before - interested in astronomy - views conversed with Carl - change expanding universe; Walter - closes the door.

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. Mar. 29/62 visiting. Apr. 3/62 masters. Sat. Apr. 9/62 O.G. Smith.

Side 2. Apr. 12/62 visiting Mr. & Mrs. Boyle.

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. Thurs. June 20/63 rescue night. Music - heimveh longing for home; Amirah - will give good understanding to this important service dwelt on manifestations of law of karmah; Jos Anna La Zeo - brought here from Equador [Ecuador] where his automobile was crushed by rocks of volcano shown pathway after long explanation; San Jos Elso - with him; Mr. (Lord) Darnley - killed by falling off his horse in 1645. Thought it was only a short time ago. Had difficulty in realizing what happened. Brought in curate of Rochester; Florence Nightingale - directed here by nurse Catherine. Spoke of the great work to be done; John Bell - nephew of Graham Alexander Bell, manifested clearly verified by Graham Bell; Walter - closes with some appropriate remarks.

Side 2. Tues. June 25/63 masters night. Music - praise God thou great Jehovah; Amirah - spoke of great mystery concerning numerous Gods of Greece; Jus Assif - assured of his coming at an opportune time to tell life story; Seneca - a Greek - brought Thaddeus believed Thaddeus had lived in flesh of Sid Wright; Thaddeus - have known you long my friends - shared wisdom with those who followed me; Prince Titicaha - Happy Wolf comes in different forms like Thaddeus. Could tell future as well as past; Ovid - was at beginning of 1st dynasty. Little left for its recovery; Saladin - a Persian master - one God, one truth, one way; Dr. Hall - explained the manner of these ancient coming; Walter - closes in unusal [usual] capable manner. Time 1 hour 35 mins.

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. Mar. 15/62 visiting night. Tues. Dec. 12/61 masters.

Side 2. Mon. Mar. 19.