Guy Lyon Playfair Collection, 1951 - 2018
Scope and Contents
The collection includes papers of individuals involved in psychical research, collections of papers relating to specific cases of paranormal activity, papers relating to the administration of the Society and also research and medium files. The collections include correspondence, notes, diagrams, drawings, photographs, newspaper articles and printed pamphlets.
Held on deposit from the Society for Psychical Research since 1990.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to GDPR, material post-1932 may be restricted. Please send queries to mss@lib.cam.ac.uk
Dates
- Creation: 1951 - 2018
Creator
- From the Fonds: Society for Psychical Research (1882-) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Unless GDPR restrictions apply, this collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Biographical / Historical
Guy Lyon Playfair (5 April 1935 - 8 April 2018) was a prominent parapsychologist and author known best for his involvement in the Enfield Poltergeist investigation along with the ensuing book 'This House is Haunted' (1980). Playfair's research interests and publications cover a wide range of topics from Brazilian folklore, Twin Telepathy, and the influence of technology both psychically and socially. The SPR archive holds his correspondence, research and notes from his varied career, and AV material including slides and negatives.
Extent
.36 cubic metre(s) (14 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
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