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(This is the first time Jane held two sessions in one day, even though both were relatively brief. This second session is also unique in her experience, and promises well for the future. The witness other than myself was Mr. Raymond Van Over, associate editor of the Parapsychology Foundation of 29 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019.

(There are no verbatim quotes here from Seth, since Jane obtained her information from him in a different way. The session began after we had had some time for an informative, get-acquainted talk, on parapsychology in general, methods of conducting tests, personalities, Seth’s particular philosophy, etc. Mr. Van Over had much interesting information to impart; and also, much of what he had to say about the way mediums operate struck responsive notes within us, since we had seen the same things transpiring within, and in connection with, Jane.

(Ray Van Over is leaving the Parapsychology Foundation sometime soon to launch his own business, which involves publishing. He was naturally concerned about the success of this venture, in which he was involved with others. Seth told Jane to tell him that the venture should be a successful one. There was some related data here that I did not make notes on. Then Jane, speaking for Seth, gave the initials W C, as those of a person very involved in Ray Van Over’s publishing venture.

(R. Van Over also told us that Elaine Garrett wrote the review of Jane’s ESP book, which appeared under a pseudonym in The Journal of Parapsychology.)

[...] The write-up will be in the International Journal of Parapsychology.

[...] (Jane’s parapsychology classes.) Thursday evening is a good time. [...]

[...] Dr. Guy knows a number of people who are prominent in parapsychology. [...]

(Last evening Jane had spoken on parapsychology to a group of 18 members of a Methodist church group. [...]

[...] It was a different type of session, unique in Jane’s experience and was witnessed by myself and Raymond Van Over of the Parapsychology Foundation. [...]

(Reverend Crosson has met many of the leading figures in parapsychology, including Eileen Garrett, Arthur Ford, Martin Ebon, etc. [...]

[...] It develops he also writes book reviews for the Garrett publication, Parapsychology, which recently carried a review of Jane’s book. [...]

[...] He is so cautious that he allowed Dr. J.B. Rhine to make advances in the field of parapsychology that he could have produced himself, had he been more daring. [...]

[...] It appeared in the PSI News bulletin of the Parapsychological Association. [...]

Julie, Steve, and Pete—You should all read any books you can find concerning parapsychology and psychic phenomena. [...]

“In a magazine on parapsychology I recently read an article containing ideas that I think are at least a little more reasonable than those of creationism or evolutionism: Though the writer did take evolution for granted, he also put consciousness within matter.”

Some scientists and people in parapsychology will learn of our work through your friend because of his travels. [...]

[...] The quality and scope of the Seth Material constantly grew, and we were to make some contacts with others in the field of parapsychology. [...]

[...] A new science, certainly—parapsychology—but a recognized system, though perhaps avant-garde.

[...] The lady told Peg and Bill a good deal about the workings of Dr. Rhine’s department; and how, now that he is past 70, the mandatory college retirement age, arrangements have been made for him to continue his work in parapsychology through a foundation which is apparently connected to or with the college.

[...] Above, Seth refers to the brief session Jane held in the coffee shop of the Paramount Hotel in New York City, for Raymond Van Over of the Parapsychology Foundation. [...]

[...] Jim also wanted to tell us about two of his friends who had been running some telepathy tests with personnel at the parapsychology lab at Duke University. [...]

Yet I really believe that the facts are clear to anyone broad-minded enough to look into the field of parapsychology, or bold enough to do his own experimentation into the nature of consciousness. [...]

[...] The article also gave details concerning his academic research in the field of parapsychology.