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05. Archives of the Impossible

 Record Group
Identifier: 05

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Wendelle Stevens Ufology collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1014
Abstract

This collection documents Stevens' UFO investigations, business history, and communications. There are correspondence files, reference material, cassette tapes, audiovisual materials, and photographs.

Dates: 1970 - 1999

Dennis Stillings Bioelectromagnetics, Ufology, and related subjects research papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1035
Abstract

This collection includes lectures, photographs, correspondence, journals, a newsletter, and custodial documents such as meeting minutes related to projects overseen by Stillings. The bulk of the collection pertains to Stillings' involvement with the group, the Archaeus Project.

Dates: circa 1950-2020

Karen Everett source materials for documentary "AMERICAN VISIONARY: THE STORY OF BARBARA MARX HUBBARD"

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1058
Abstract

Raw footage of the documentary "American Visionary: The Story of Barbara Marx Hubbard," opening for research Jan. 1, 2025.

Dates: 2004 - 2020; Majority of material found within 2012 - 2018

John E. Mack archives

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1066
Abstract

This material was a part of Dr. John E. Mack's systematic research project at Harvard University through the 1990s to 2004, related to experiences of alien abduction.

Dates: 1970 - 2010

Stewart Alexander Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0977
Content Description

This collection includes archival material and circa 300 books and journals related to the career of Stewart Alexander, a medium, living in the UK. The primary content is recorded seances led by Stewart Alexander. Formats of the archival material include audio cd's, reel to reel audiotape, audiocassettes, newsclippings, correspondence, videotapes. Books and journals will be cataloged separately and discoverable through the library's online catalog at library.rice.edu.

Dates: 1970 - 2020

Stephen Braude Parapsychology and Psychical Research papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1072
Abstract

This collection consists of Braude's work in parapsychology, parakinesis, and research. Included are case investigation files, correspondence, lectures, and interviews.

Dates: 1980 - 2020

Jack Katz and Caroline Gold graphic novel art collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1116
Abstract

Original art for The First Kingdom and other graphic novels created by Jack Katz with the support of Caroline Gold. Additional materials include drafts of text and page layouts, published and unpublished versions of works, original life drawings, journals, correspondence, photographs, awards, and news clippings.

Dates: 1960 - 2020

Jeffrey J. Kripal Academic Papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0383
Abstract

The Jeffrey J. Kripal Papers mostly covers Kripal’s tenure at Rice University up to 2015 (and will eventually cover at least up to 2019) but also reaches as far back as 1970. It includes correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, course materials, and on-going research.

Dates: 1970 - 2015

Jacques F. Vallee UFO and paranormal phenomena papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0672
Abstract

The collection includes background files, correspondence, field notes, and press documents collected by Vallee between 1960 and 2015.

Dates: 1960 - 2015

Anne and Whitley Strieber Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0702
Abstract

Contains correspondence, transcripts related to The Communion, and correspondence and reviews of Strieber's other works.

Dates: 1970 - 2016