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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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. In this report an unidentified spirit is alleged to have manifested.

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.

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 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 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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.

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. 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.

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. 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 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. 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 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.

One audio reel recording. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:

Side A. Address to Kitchener; Kiwanis [?]; [Oct. 23/56?]; organ music by Otto Smith "Golden Hour."

Side B. Misc - Christmas; organ music - Otto Smith- "yes Virginia"; Memorial service for Arthur O'Neil chairman of the Kitchener Separate School Board [perhaps his actual funeral].

Original envelope reads "Latter part Rev. Schnieder."

Audio reel recordings of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey as well as other events, messages, and music. The séances were held primarily in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario although some were held in other areas in Ontario and the Unites States of America. Prior to donation, some of the reels were transferred to audio cassettes. The audio cassettes are also included in the collection. Also includes a cue card index to the séances and a notebook listing séances held at 362 Frederick St. in Kitchener, Ontario.

One audio reel recording. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for each side of the reel:

Side 1. Rajah (Paschal) Feb. 15/58.

Side 2. Various musical numbers.

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. 1958 I walked in the garden; Kiwanis - my creed; selections - St. Matthew's address, a number of selections, announcing the recordings.

Side 2. 50th anniversary at hospital. A few words to friends; the bells of St. Mary's; oh promise me; smiling through; blessed be the tie that binds; Tennessee waltz; salut damur elcar; striking of hour; song of songs; home sweet home.

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 description for the reel: "A. March 16 masters. 1/2 inch of reel vacant. B. Date - Orchest[?] masters. 1/2 inch empty."

One audio reel recording of music.

One audio reel recording of music.

A cue card index to the people reached and spoken with during séances. Each card lists on which tape the person can be found, and a brief synopsis of what they speak about. Also includes a duotang with photocopies of the index cards.

One audio reel recording. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for the reel: "derstine."

One audio reel recording. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for the reel: "This is the original Hunt cast."

One audio reel recording of music.

One audio reel recording. Contents of tape unknown.

One audio reel recording of instrumental and vocal music.

One audio reel recording. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for the reel: "Chicago."

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: "Chicago."

One audio reel recording. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for the reel:

Side 1. Marjorie - personal message recorded at 3 3/4 speed on side 2.

One audio reel recording. Contents of reel unknown although it appears to be similar to the recording of file GA270-139.

A notebook listing séances held at 362 Frederick St. in Kitchener, Ontario under the guidance 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. Sept. 4/ 62 Mr. and Mrs. Luke attended. Music - the rosary. 1. Invocation; 2. Amirah - welcomes the Lukes - speaks of individuals and souls; 3. Sig. Freud; 4. Dr. Hoffman; 5. Dr. Hall - larger life of spirit; 6. Golden star; 7. Walter - closes.

Side 2. July 29/60. Music - over the sunset. 1. C.S. Smith - father of O.G.S. first time to come the direct way. Spoke through trumpet. Aug 9 - mentioned his mistake. Aug. 23 - mentions wonderful experience. Oct. 4/60- another message. Oct. 20/60 - experienced sparks of fire. Hymn - saviour now. 2. C.S. Smith - father of O.G.S. Oct 1960 - promises a story. Again - No. 29/60. Hymn - now thank we all our God. Dec. 14/60 C.S. Smith. Hymn - then again Atpre - Christmas gathering - to all a merry Christmas. Hymn - again C.S. Smith between Xmas and New Year.

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. 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. 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 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. 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 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 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. 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. Dec. 5/60 Rama, Margaret.

Side 2. Dec. 13/60 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. Dec. 22 Christmas séance.

Side 2. Dec. 27 final séance for 1960.

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.

Side 2. Dreams etc.

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. 5/61 extra. Heap's father, John Wesley, Marghruite.

Side 2. Jan. 10/61 Regular séance, bible interpretations.

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. Jan. 19/61 visiting night. Garnet & Evangeline. Others - Mrs. Lacey & O.G. Smith.

Side 2. Jan 24/61 regular séance.

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: "Feb. 7/61."

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. Feb. 2, 1961 visiting night. Charles Massel, Mrs. Lacey, O.G. Smith. Feb. 7 the masters.

Side 2. Feb. 16/61 visiting Mr. & Mrs. Monroe.

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. Feb. 7/61 Masters night. Music - hymn; 1. Amirah - general progress of humanity; 2. Morya - guide and master to madame Blavatsky - wisdom changes with time and progress; 3. Bertram and Anna with master in school; 4. Charlie's daughter; 5. Dr. Johnson; 6. Yus Assif - the master; 7. Emanuel Swedenborg; 8. Rajah; 9. Dr. Hoffman; 10. Father of Mr. A. Heap; 11. Mrs. C. Massel; 12. Walter -closes.

Side 2. Sept. 22/62 Visiting night. Music - remembrance; 1. Amirah; 2. Happy Wolf - trumpet moved; 3. Mrs. Heap's Grandfather; 4. Mrs. C. Massel; 5. Mrs. Heap's mother; 6. Mr. Smith's father; 7. Bertram and Anna; 8. Mr. Heap's father; 9. Edith's brother Bill; 10. Edith's sister Kitty; 11. Edith's brother Walter; 12. White Feather - guide to Mrs. Heap; 13. Golden star - Evangeline guide; 14. Dr. Hall - to C. Massel; 15. David Livingstone; 16. Mrs. Smith - Nelda; 17. Walter - speaks and closes meeting.

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. 7/61 regular séance following Mr. O.G. Smith's trip south. For love of Pete.

Side 2. Mar 30/61 phenomena night. Wonderful manifestations.

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. March 30/61 1. O.G. Smith - speaks concerning Easter; 2. Music - Easter hymn; 3. Amirah - concerning Easter; 4. Walter; 5. C.S. Smith - father of O.G.S.; 6. Happy Wolf - makes trumpet go; 7. Dr. Hoffman - speaks longs; 8. Mrs. C. Massel; 9. Garnet's mother; 10. Mr. Smith's mother; 11. Mrs. Clemmer; 12. Elk horn - with trumpet; 13. Mrs. Dudley; 14. Mrs. Heap's grandfather; 15. Heap's uncle Jack; 16. Aunt Mary; 17. Walter- speaks and closes.

Side 2. Tues. June 26/62 back from Round Lake. Music - coming home. 1. Amirah - spoke of build up of light in temple and the values of instrumentation; 2. Yus Assif - follows trend of thought; 3. Pathagoras - speaks of science of numbers; 4. 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: "Early psychic experiences."

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.

Side 2. Mon. May 8 extra private.

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. Feb. 7/61 the masters. Amirah, Moyra, Bertram, Anna, Golden Star, Raja, Dr. Johnson.

Side 2. Tues. Feb. 21/61 the scientists. Freud, Swedenborg.

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 11, 1961 masters & enlightened ones.

Side 2. May 16 visiting night surprise.

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 side 1.

Side 1. May 23rd visiting night. Side 2. June 8th thurs. Visiting night.

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. May 30/61 our masters & enlightened. Oti, Rama, Nefrera, Pliny.

Side 2. Tues. June 13. Rameses, Happy Wolf, Rama, Golden Star, Nefererai.

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. June 22/61 Thurs visiting night.

Side 2. Tues. June 27/61 masters and 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 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:

Thurs. July 6 visiting night. July 11/61 not recorded, machine not set properly. Aug 3/61 visiting. Aug 8/61 not recorded.

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. Sun. July 23/61 visiting night.

Side 2. Tues. July 25/61 masters.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Sun. Oct. 29/61 the masters.

Side 2. Fri. Nov. 10/61 visiting, C.M. Smith, 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. Feb. 7/61 1. Hymn; 2. Amirah - speaks of spiritual awakenings western hemisphere; 3. Morya - re. theosophy; 4. Dr. Johnson; 5. Jossu Assuf.

Side 2. 1. Beautiful saviourl 2. Emmanuel Swedenborg; 3. Rajah; 4. Dr. Hoffman; 5. Father of Mr. A. Heap; 6. Mrs. Massel; 7. I walked in the garden; 8. Song of songs; 9. Prayer - silver birch; 10. Walter - closing.

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.

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.

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

Side 2. Mon. Mar. 19.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. May 1/62. Masters and Illuminate ones. Music - beyond the sunset. 1. Amirah - peoples of earth will come to agreement; 2. Jus Assif - speaks of eye of needle; 3. Professor Hall - to Mr. Massel; 4. Rajah - building up of power in temple; 5. Marguerite - spoke of permanency of records; 6. Rameses - to Aruthr; 7. Happy Wolf - as Prince Odie; 8. Chinese master - to Mrs. Lacey about Gobi; 9. Golden star - about Moses, Bacchus; 10. Mrs. Heap's grandfather; 11. White eagle; 12. Walter - closes,

Side 2. 1. Amirah; 2. George Stowe; 3. Mr. Heap's father - spoke to some light; 4. Garnet's mother; 5. Nelda; 6. Mrs. Heap's mother; 8. Mrs. Massel; 9. Dr. Hoffman; 10. Morning star; 11. Happy Wolf; 12. 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. 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.

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. 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.

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. April 3/62. Masters night. Music - sun of my soul. 1. Amirah - views the religion of the world by aspects of circumstances; 2. Martin Luther - fighting the good fight; 3. Margurite; 4. Dr Hamilton - Winnipeg Man.; 5. Nefatari - Egyptian princess who is supposed to have found Moses; 6. Dr. Still - speaks of spiritual guidance in osteopathy; 7. Pasha - confirms all manifestations; 8. Walter - closes short, but good things.

Side 2. April 12/62. Visiting night. Mr. and Mrs. Boyle here. 1. Amirah - welcomes visitors; 2. Dr. Hoffman; 3. Mrs. Hoffman; 4. Mr Smith's father; 5. Walter - brings Theo Devere gives message for his wife; 6. Dr. Hall; 7. Russel's uncle Jim; 8. Mr Heap's father; 9. Nelda; 10. Mrs. Massel; 11. Mrs. Heap's grandfather; 12. Thomas Edison; 13. Nurse Falkenberg; 14. Einstein; 15. 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 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 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. 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.