Esoteric and metaphysical literature collection
Scope and Contents
The Esoteric and metaphysical literature collection contains over 280 items consisting of pamphlets, brochures, flyers, newsletters, book catalogues, and other documents, covering such subjects as parapsychology, oriental and alternative medicines, meditation, spiritual healing, UFOlogy, the philosophies of various religious traditions, and various other esoteric and metaphysical topics.
Dates
- Creation: 1970-1976
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is retained by the authors of the items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. For photocopy and duplication requests, please contact the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections, Michigan State University Libraries.
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Bruce P. Tracy, a professor at The Small College at California State College began in the 1970s to collect various materials pertaining to esoteric and metaphysical studies following his doctoral work on the inner consciousness at Michigan State University. This collection consists of many different subjects within the esoteric and metaphysical sphere. Some of these topics include pseudo-sciences such as astrology and parapsychology, alternative medicines like acupuncture, and material from various fringe religions, primarily in the California area.
Extent
4.4 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The Esoteric and metaphysical literature collection is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition was received in 1969.
Processing Information
The Collection of esoteric and metaphysical literature was processed by Julia Frankosky in July 2008 and updated by Kristine Lawless, 2016.
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Esoteric and metaphysical literature collection
- Status
- 4 Published And Cataloged
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Julia Frankosky, updated by Kristen Lawless, June 2016.
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository