File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of a lecture.

A scrapbook with lectures on various topics given by the spirits White Brother and Amarai through the medium, Thomas Lacey. The scrapbook also holds a press clipping featuring a letter to the editor against capital punishment written by Thomas Lacey.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "Vital importance of unity", dated August 17, 1948.

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. Friday Aug. 18/61 séance at Bevin Cottage, Round Lake.

Side 2. Sun. Aug. 20/61 séance at Black Foot Bay, Round Lake, following christening and Pow Wow.

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. 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.

File contains typescript of lecture dated August 22, 1948.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "Nature of the Prophet" dated August 28, 1948.

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. 22/61 Tuesday eve. The masters and the illustrious.

Side 2. Aug. 31/61 Thurs. 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. Thurs. Dec. 6/62 resxue. Music - sun of my soul; Amirah - opens meeting; W.D. Lamb; Mrs. Schmeider; Capt. Jamison - 1796 "No I'm not a pirate"; Charles Jaimet - explains his accident father, James Jaimet spoke of help he got from Amirah long ago; Airplane disaster victim describes experience; Mrs. Pittello; Walter - closes continued on B side.

Side 2. Dec. 6/62 Some of Side A continued; hymn; excerpts from sittings showing progress made by several entities; C.S. Smith; Mrs. Smith (Nelda) wife of O.G. Smith.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "The Prophet" dated August 31, 1948.

File contains a typescript of a lecture dated September 4, 1948.

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. Sep. 5/61 the masters.

Side 2. Thurs. Sept. 14/61 visiting night. Part of séance Sept/61 O.G. Smith & Mrs. Lacey, Amirah, Nelda, Jim J.

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.

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.

File contains a carbon copy typescript of lecture titled "White Eagle's inner teaching group. The three-fold aura. Tenth group." dated May 20, 1936.

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. 27/62 masters. Amirah - law of change. Martin Luther. Margurite. Walter - closes meeting.

Side 2. Dec. 27/62. Music - Ave Marie. Amirah - closing message of the year. Serapis. Josarius. Margurite. Golden star. Dr. Hall. Dr. Hoffman. Walter - closes.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "On Being Alone" dated September 11, 1948.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "Broader Experiences of Human Life" dated September 12, 1948.

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. 19/61 the masters.

Side 2. Sept. Thurs. 61 visiting night. Very interesting and edifying.

The recording on this audio reel was transferred to audio cassette before it was donated to Special Collections & Archives in 2015. The audio cassette is 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. Tues. Dec 11/62. Masters night. Music - I walked in the garden. Amirah - speaks of prayer and Akashikness wonderful manifestation interesting discussion followed. Ben Jas Assif - pleased to be with us - immense power available. Dr. Still - formerly osteopath. Margurite - remarked on immense power. Dr. Hoffman - Encouraging message. Walter - appropriate closing.

Side 2. Thurs. Dec. 20/62 Christmas party. Music - silent night. Amirah - message - spirit of Christmas. Nelda Smith - greetings. Mr. Heap's father - pleasing manifestation. Mrs. Massel - greetings. Mamie Clemmer - greetings. Bertrand and Anna - greetings. Happy Wolf - brings joyful spirit. Running deed - shakes rattle. Violet - brings candy cane from main cellar with help from maskaline. Mrs Heap's grandmother and grandfather - greetings. Dr. Hoffman - experiences. Dr. Hall - greetings. Ben Jas Assif - Christmas greetings. Margurite - brings blessings. Golden star - greetings.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "Reach for the Simplicity of Truth" dated September 14, 1948.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "Thought and Will [?]" dated September 15, 1948.

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. Oct. 3/61 the masters.

Side 2. Thurs. Oct. 26 visiting.

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. Jan. 17/63 visiting night. Music - I'm a pilgrim; Amirah - opening remarks; Mrs. Smith (Nelda); Mrs. Schmieder; Garnet's mother; C.S. Smith; Mrs. C. Massel; Happy Wolf; Mr. Heap's father; Dr. Soo Ling; Margurite; Anna Goetz; Dr. Hoffman; Dr. Hall; Golden star; Walter - speaks and closes meeting.

Side 2. Jan. 22/63 masters night. Music- inspirational and abide with me; Amirah - opening remarks; John Wesley; Sir James Jeans; Dr. Hall; Dr. Hoffman; Katti Kaka (Happy Wolf); Rahma; Margurite; Golden star; Walter - closes.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "Search for Self" dated September 18, 1948.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "Ideas and Thoughts" dated September 25, 1948.

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. 12/61 visiting night. Excellent talks by Dr. Hoffman, H. Randall, Dr. Benjamin Eby, William Shelley, sister of wife of Alice Weber, H. Walter.

Side 2. Sun. Oct. 15/61 masters. Pluto, Yus Assif, Pythias, Nekos Amantea - pharaoh, father of Obii, Rama, Obituary of Dr. Eby.

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.

File contains typescript of lecture dated September 26, 1948.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "Approaching the Threshold" dated September 28, 1948.

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. Sun. Oct. 29/61 the masters.

Side 2. Fri. Nov. 10/61 visiting, C.M. Smith, Einstein.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Truth of Our Humanity", dated October 2, 1948.

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:

"Reel from Chicago Sep. 1961" and "Reel no. 127 side #1 1st. Hesperler [Hespeler] meeting 4-11-62."

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. Sun. Nov. 12/61 private. Evangeline, Garnet and Matthew.

Side 2. Tues. Nov. 14/16 the masters.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Higher Places", dated October 9, 1948.

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. June 12/62 masters. 1. Music - doxology; 2. Amirah - converging of plants - pyramid of Gheza - builder - Sibenius - built - 82000 years ago; 3. Marguerite; 4. Golden star - shows light; 5. Walter - explains; 6. Dr. Hoffman; 7. Dr. Hall; 8. Street - wrote hidden path across threshold. Tom continues streets designs; 9. Happy Wolf - gives other name. 10. Prince Tia-Tiua - Inca; 11. Walter - closes.

Side 2. June 7/62. Visiting night. 1. Music - largo; 2. Amirah; 3. C.S. Smith - father O.G.S.; 4. Mrs. Dudley; 5. Mrs. Massel - mentions Joe; 6. Joe Meinzinger; 7. Happy Wolf - brought mayor; 8. Dr. Hoffman; 9. White Eagle - to Miss Hollingsworth; 10. Mother - Mrs. Heap; 11. Grandfather - Mrs. Heap; 12. Father - Mr. Heap; 13. George Schmidt; 14. Anna - daughter of O.G.S.; 15. Nelda - Mrs. O.G.S.; 16. Mother of G. Schultz; 17. Walter - closes. Also on reel 3 side 1.

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

File contains a carbon copy typescript of lecture titled "The work of the Masters. White Eagle's inner teaching group. 22nd group." dated September 20, 1936.

File contains a typescript of a lecture dated October 10, 1948.

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. Feb. 14/63 visiting night. Music - Isle of somewhere; Amirah - explorations understanding is law; Mrs. Schmeider; Mrs. Smith (Nelda) pleased with the success of Mrs. S; Happy Wold - refers to their place; Garnet's mother; C.S. Smith - refers to no government; Mrs. Massell - refers to Gordon Steiss; Mr. Heap's father - refers to mural he has painted; Mr. Heap's uncle Bill; Golden Sat - to Matthew; Mrs. Heap's mother; Dr. Hamilton - speaks to some length; Dr. Hoffman; Dr. Hall; Walter - closes.

Side 2. Tues. Feb. 19/63 master's night. Music - come thou almighty king; Amirah - topic - God law understanding authority; Jeramaiah - says teacher speaks with wisdom; Albert Einstein - speaks of his many explorations condemns atomic tests as trespass; Madame Curie - spoke of startling accumulations of future objectives; Martin Luther - pleased with talk on authority; Dr. Hall; Rama - message to O.G.S.; Dr. Hoffman - to Garnet; Jus Assif - refers to ark of covenant; Margurite - leaves blessing; Golden Star; Walter - closes.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Thanksgiving", dated October 12, 1948.

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. 23/61 Thurs. visiting.

Side 2. Nov. 27 Mon. the masters.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "The Words of the Paradox", dated October 16, 1948.

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. Feb. 28/63 rescue night. Music - the garden of prayer; Amirah - opens with comforting remarks at passing of sister of O.G. Smith; John Reynolds - wants rescue from the Matta Grosso; Katy Bowman - manifests pleased to be with Nelda; Billy Snow- to Mrs. Lacey with Tom during war; Aerial photographer - soaky got pictures - to be show (Elks); Dr. Hoffman - explains work of rescuing those in disaster areas. Words of encouragement; Walter - closes with remarks a lot of work was done.

Side 2. Sat. March 9/63 visiting - present Schultz family. Music - celestial voices; Amirah - spoke briefly upon understanding discussed atheism; Beethoven - over shadows Virgil Fox - 8th symphony; Running Deer - to Matthew be a good boy - run home not away; Dr. Hoffman - things going very well - truth changes aspect of life; Margurite - please at improvement in music. Likes to come home; C.S. Smith - glad to see everything straightened out. Tape runs out - further manifestations: Nelda, Garnet's mother, Walter - closes.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Greater power in humanity for peace", dated October 23, 1948.

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. March 19/63 masters night. Music - Jesu joy of mans' desires; Amirah - notices stormy night - refers and explains how humans adapt to weather conditions - elaborates discussion - theology - non-conformative; Dr. Hoffman - spoke on matters of progression - pleased with teacher's talk; Col. Fowset - appears 2nd time gives evidence of Matta Grosso described piara fish; Margurite - pleased with progress; Golden Star -assures Evangeline of Matthew's progress; Rajah - mentions health; Mrs. Lacey's Chinese master - words of encouragement; Prince Titta Taco (Happy Wolf) - guarding black foot bay; Walter - closes.

Side 2. Fri. March 15/62 visitor - Carl M. Smith. Music - angel voices; Amirah - appropriate opening remarks; Sir James Jeans - contemporary of Albert Einstein; Dr. Albert Einstein - spoke masterful on infiniteness of the universe- answered numerous questions; Mr. Forrester - communicated through Geraldine Cummings; Mrs. Smith (Nelda) - greeted Carl and the family; Thomas Edison - pleased to come in for a few minutes; Walter - closes. Spoke to Mrs. Lacey regarding sudden passing of brother-in-law.

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. Dec. 21/61 Tues. Dec. 26/61.

Side 2. The masters and enlightened ones.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Journey We Must All Take", dated October 24, 1948.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Peace Through a World Government", dated October 26, 1948.

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. March 31/63 Sunday 4p.m. rescue. Hymn - land beyond the river; Amirah - bread alone not sufficient; Dr. Cooke - the adventurer three entities - volcano; A nurse Janet; Dr. Tyndal; Dr. Harvey; Indian Tecumseh - related experience - guide to John Heap; Alice Foster - of St. Catherines; Dr. Still - still the doctor; Walter - explains how sitters can help. Closes meeting.

Side 2. April 2/63 masters. Hymn - now again thy name we praise; Amirah - spoke at length of change - law - God law brings the fuller life; Ben Jus Assif - spoke of good Friday - ritual of Egypt most glorious day turned to tragedy. Discussion followed; Dr. Hoffman - pleased to be present - wonderful experience proud to come with the masters.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "If a Council is Wise...", dated October 30, 1948.

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 4/1962 visiting.

Side 2. Tues. Jan. 9 the masters & enlightened ones.

The recording on this audio reel was transferred to audio cassette before it was donated to Special Collections & Archives in 2015. The audio cassette is included in this file.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "American Election", dated November 6, 1948.

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. April 11/63 visiting night. Music - largo; Amirah- discusses the resurrection; Mrs. Schmeider - Expressed appreciation of first Easter with us; Nelda Smith - Reminisced about Easter time; Dr. Hoffman - brings friends; Clarence Wettlaufer - relates some of his experience; Dr. McNally - first experience; Dr. H.P. Hamilton - local doctors banding together; Dr. Hilliard - spoke of old times; De. Hett - thanks C. Massel; Nellie Goddard - friend now to Dr. Hett; John Slater - famous medium; Mrs. Massel - Easter greetings; C.S. Smith - takes his place with us; Mr. Heap - spoke of murals; Willie - to Mrs. Lacey - has surprise; Mrs. Lacey's mother manifests after 20 years.

Side 2. Tues. April 16/63 masters. Music - now dear lord; Amirah - spoke on appearance and realities; Dr. Forester - experiences in Matta Grotto; Ben Jus Assif - Easter time greetings; Dr. Hoffman - few remarks; Prince Titica - Haha (Happy) Wolf; Dr. Hall - greetings to Charlie M. and others; Ramah; Walter - closes.
Continued from Side 1. Mrs. Heaps' grandmother - grand daddy to come at Easter; Walter - closing - very energetic evening wishes happy Easter.

File contains a typescript of a lecture dated November 7, 1948.

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. Jan. 23/62 masters.

Side 2. Thurs. Jan. 18/62 visiting.

The recording on this audio reel was transferred to audio cassette before it was donated to Special Collections & Archives in 2015. The audio cassette is included in this file.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Light on the American Election", dated November 9, 1948.

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. April 24/63 rescue night. Music - lead kindly light; Amirah - opening remarks word from sunken U boat thresher; Bill Willis of Niagara Falls relates experience; 2nd appearance of Lady from Peru - perished at Idelwild - brought John Moffat - pilot of plan on way to San Paulo; Golden Star - to Evangeline; Mrs. Brown - thanks for help; Walter - closes.

Side 2. Tues. April 30/63 masters night. Music - the rosary; Amirah - brought light re. symbolism of Pyramid Gisa danger of losing colossal information - monument Abbu Cymbel saved from being submerged; Ben Jus Assif - spoke at length on topic of story of his life; Dr. Hoffman - appreciated setting of scene at this temple; Dr. Hall - many people would liked to have heard this spoke enthusically [enthusiastically] upon results; Golden Star - to Mrs. Schultz referred to colors of music; 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. 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.

File contains typescript of lecture, untitled, dated September 22, 1946.

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.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Growing into Life", dated November 13, 1948.

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. Feb. 1/62 visiting. Sat. Oct. 20/62 visiting night.

Side 2. Tues. Feb. 6/62 masters and illustrious. Cannot be used.

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.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Impressed, then Impressive", dated November 20, 1948.

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. May 9/63 phenomena and visiting. Music - romance - Ziterbard; Amirah - will give good guidance - referred to accomplishments; Walter - usual door-keeper; Captain John Harvey - sub thresher thanks for help; Violet - says bird whistle upstairs - brought down by Maskeline - apport announced by Happy Wolf - trumpet, drums bells and other noises; Running Deer - big noises; Nelda Smith - remembers purchase of whistle. Mr. Heap's father - tells of murals; Mrs. Dudley - to George; Mr. Christian - manifests; Dr. Hoffman - to Garnet talks - University expansion; Walter - explains phenomena closes.

Side 2. Tues. May 14/63 master's night. Music - I'm longing for home; Amirah - good forces must eventually overcome forces of darkness - questions are asked and answered; Plato - speaks of truth, being revolutionary; Jseu - son of Sirak - refers to Appolonius; Titicatah - speaks of his many faces; Golden Star - refers to prince Titicatah as her brother; Rajah - speaks of Hermes; Ben Yus Assif - will come on separate night; Dr. Hoffman; Dr. Hall; Dr. Johnson; Walter - closes metting.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Hidden Nature of Life", dated November 21, 1948.

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. Deb. 15/62 visiting night.

Side 2. Tues. Feb. 20/62 the masters.

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. may 22/62 rescue night. Music - largo, Handel; Amirah - opened by referring to space ventures - speed begins to conquer time. A member of Ernest Shakleton expedition - finding himself takes a lot of explaining; Mrs. Brown - brings a small child - she has joined the band of rescuers; Bill - a victim of the thresher explains how scared he was; Indian Boy - comes back to tell of his experiences - home had been in Brantford; Dr. Robertson - Englishman killed through power of witch doctor in Niobria; Walter - closes with appropriate remarks.

Side 2. Tues. May 28/63 Master's night. Music - showers of blessing; Amirah - spoke on simplicity of truth - gives numerous illustrations; Moria - refers to legions not at peace by service from this temple - brings blessings; John Wesley - refers to his elevation to higher living discussion - death only means change; Martin Luther - appreciates light given out by this temple. Had many discussion with Emmanuel Swedenborg; Titicaha (Happy Wolfe) - pleased with word of wisdom; Golden Star - watching over things; Dr. Hoffman - wonderful adventure tonight - liked Wesley; Dr. Hall - saluted each one as a roll call - refers to submarine spoke of Charlie Flowers; Walter - closes - remarks.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "The Temple", dated November 23, 1948.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Our Purpose With History", dated November 27, 1948.

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. Sun. Feb. 25/62 Fri. Mar. 2/62 visiting - C.M. Smith.

Side 2. Tues. Mar. 6/61 masters soul & spirit.

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.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Mind, Body and Soul", dated December 4, 1948.

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 6/63 visiting night. Music - just a song at twilight; Amirah - appropriate introduction; C.S. Smith - mentions Otto's visit to funeral home; Oscar J. Smith - deceased brother manifests while lying at funeral home. Not interested in mortal body; Nelda Smith - refers to Oscar's manifestation - also to passing of Pope; Garnet's mother - likes to remember good things; Mr. Heap's father - referred to murals and also to natives to diamond mines; Jim Louth - uncle to George referred to brother Sam; Mrs. Dudley - rounding up many old timers; Mrs. Massel - to Charlie; Gordon Steiss - glad to break through - relates experiences; Walter - closes - big night.

Side 2. Tues. June 11/63 master's night. Music - pilgrims song of hope; Amirah - spoke of progress in its various phases of development power of thought; Elbert Hubbard - founder of Oneida community - pleased tonight can feel great and warm friendship; Rameses - glad to know that the collosal statue Abbu Simba will be preserved; Golden Star - glad to see Rameses was here; Titicahaha - also Happy Wolf refers to Amirah - most profound spoke of lost arts of melting rock to putty - drilling hole through a gate; Thomas Edison - leaves his inspiration to carry on good work; Rajah - following closely all progress made; Dr. Hoffman - life is a wonderful panarama of events; Dr. Hall - happy to be a part of the efforts we are making; 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. Thurs. Mar. 15/62 visiting night. Tues. Dec. 12/61 masters.

Side 2. Mon. Mar. 19.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Mind and Soul", dated December 5, 1948.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Soul, Mind and Spirit", dated December 7, 1948.

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. 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.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Truth of Christmas", dated December 11, 1948.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Path of the Initiate in Life", dated December 18, 1948.

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.

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.

File contains typescript of lecture titled "We are all Worlds" dated October 29, 1946.

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.

File contains a typescript of a lecture dated December 19, 1948.

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.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Christmas", dated December 21, 1948.

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 description for the reel:

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

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Be With, But Not of", dated January 4, 1949.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Time and Immortality", dated. January 8, 1949.

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 instrumental and vocal music.

File contains a typescript of a lecture dated January 9, 1949.

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.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Let Peace and Security Be Your Aim", dated January 15, 1949.

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

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "Deeper Powers", dated January 18, 1949.

File contains a typescript of a lecture titled "The Need for Light...", dated January 22, 1949.