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Hamilton Family fonds

The Hamilton Family fonds details Dr. T.G. (Thomas Glendenning) and Lillian Hamilton's investigations of psychic phenomena in their home in Winnipeg, Manitoba between 1918 and 1945. The images detail numerous aspects of spiritualism including telekinesis, teleplasm, trance states and various other psychic phenomena.

This site is comprised of over 700 images from the Hamilton Family photograph collection and over 1300 notes and accompanying documentation pertaining to seances held in the Hamilton's home. The entirety of the photograph collection has been digitized with the exception of duplicate photographs of the same image. It includes digital reproductions of photographs, stereo photographs, slides, negatives and glass slide negatives, as well as some accompanying textual records.

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: Annotated Photo Album, Groups I-III - Geley and Richet Quotes; A page from an annotated photo album featuring quotes from Gustave Geley and Professor Charles Richet on teleplasmic materializations, which may have been used in an exhibit in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1930., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 82673, Luna Image ID - 119025

: Group I - "Report on the Teleplasm"; A typed document describing the circumstances surrounding the ectoplasmic apparition photographed on August 20, 1928. Included is a handwritten note explaining how T. G. Hamilton preferred the term 'teleplasm' (autthor unknown)., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 282856, Luna Image ID - 153144

: Group I - "Plate no_5c"; A handwritten description by T. G. Hamilton of a photograph taken on September 23, 1928, with a Goery Stereoscopic camera., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 283287, Luna Image ID - 153162

: Group I - "The Long Promised Light Appears"; A typed document by T. G. Hamilton describing the circumstances of the seance of September 23, 1928, in great detail, including the photos taken during the seance., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 283496, Luna Image ID - 153167

: Group I - Photograph description; The typed notes of T. G. Hamilton describing the ectoplasmic apparition photographed in the seance of September 23, 1928. The description is written on two, T. Eaton Co. drug department prescription slips taped together., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 283324, Luna Image ID - 153165

: Group I - Photograph from seance of September 23, 1928; A wide angle photograph taken during the seance of September 23, 1928. Included is a textual annotation listing the sitters., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 283185, Luna Image ID - 153154

: Group I - Photograph: "Second Ectoplasmic Structure"; A photograph of the ectoplasmic apparition which occurred during the seance of August 15, 1928, on the face of Mary Marshall. Includes a handwritten description of the photograph., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 282816, Luna Image ID - 153142

: Group I - Photograph: "Teleplasmic Mass, Cords connecting MM's head to Bell Box"; A photograph from the August 26, 1928 seance taped to a piece of paper. Includes date and title., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 283689, Luna Image ID - 153177

: Group I - Photographs: Twisted Teleplasm; Two photographs taken at the August 5, 1928, seance taped to a piece of paper with annotation: "Under magnification fine cord seen from M.M.'s left cheek & eye, up to bell-box above her head. Signal for firing flash given by bell, which continued to ring after exposure made. Functional teleplasm fully demonstrated.", Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 284091, Luna Image ID - 153181

: Group I - Photographs: Large Ectoplasm on Mary Marshall's Face; Photographs of a large ectoplasmic apparition covering the left side of Mary Marshall's face, taped to a sheet of paper., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 284120, Luna Image ID - 153183

: Group I, #5 - Lake Louise; A stereo photograph of a scenic view of Lake Louise, Alberta. The reverse of this photograph featured another photograph of the formation of teleplasm on a medium., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 82344, Luna Image ID - 118945

: Group II - "Plate No. 10"; A detailed description of the two photographs taken at the seance of December 23, 1928, by T. G. Hamilton., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 285914, Luna Image ID - 153234

: Group II - Photograph from Sitting Held at 185 Kelvin St.; An annotated photograph from the seance held at 185 Kelvin St. on November 4, 1928, where the first ectoplasmic apparition of Charles Hadden Spurgeon occurs. "Walter foretold that E. M. would recognize the face, when the plate was shown to her before witnesses. This was done, and validated., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 285262, Luna Image ID - 153205

: Group II - Photograph from the Sitting held Sunday, Nov. 25, 1928, 185 Kelvin St. Wpg. (First Exposure); A photograph of the ectoplasmic apparition captured during the seance of November 25, 1928, held at 185 Kelvin Street, taped to a sheet of paper with a typed annotation: "5-face Group. First exposure, mass blurred, Medium's head moved.", Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 285388, Luna Image ID - 153214

: Group II - Photograph: "Second Spurgeon"; A photograph taken at the seance of December 23, 1928, by T. G. Hamilton. The ectoplasmic apparition containing the likeness of Spurgeon is over Mary Marshall's left eye., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 285948, Luna Image ID - 153235

: Group II - Photographs: "2nd Spurgeon face"; Four photographs taken at the seance of December 23, 1928, by T. G. Hamilton. The second ectoplasmic apparition containing the likeness of Spurgeon is over Mary Marshall's left eye., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 285977, Luna Image ID - 153236

: Group II - Photographs: "First miniature teleplasmic face"; Two annotated photographs from the seance of October 7, 1928, featuring a teleplasmic likeness of W. T. Stead on the left eye of medium, Mary Marshall. "Its position predicted by Walter immediately after exposure had been made. Verified when plate developed.", Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 284817, Luna Image ID - 153188

: Group III - Photograph: "The Amorphous Mass"; An annotated photograph of the amorphous mass on Mary Marshall's face taken at the seance of February 3, 1929., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 287774, Luna Image ID - 153278

: Group III - Photographs: "Black and white teleplasm"; Annotated photographs developed from the seance of April 7, 1929. A black and white ectoplasmic mass is on Mary Marshall's face., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 288914, Luna Image ID - 153341

: Group III - Photographs: "Teleplasmic Mass"; Photographs from the first exposure at the seance of March 24, 1929. One of the largest ectoplasmic apparitions is photographed., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 288687, Luna Image ID - 153333

: Group III - Photographs: "Imitative Mass"; Photographs from the seance of March 10, 1929. The spirit, Walter, creates a second cloud of teleplasm on the face of Mary Marshall., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 288543, Luna Image ID - 153320

: Group III - Seance Notes; The hand written notes from the seance of January 27, 1929. The spirit, Walter, is critical of the seance members., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 287361, Luna Image ID - 153265

: Group III - Seance Notes: "Walter in a Critical Mood"; The typed notes from the seance of January 27, 1929. Walter is critical of the seance members., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 287330, Luna Image ID - 153263

: Group III - Seance Notes: "Walter in a Critical Mood"; The typed notes from the seance of January 27,1929. Walter becomes critical of the seances., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 287230, Luna Image ID - 153257

: Group IV - Photograph: "Spurgeon Sermon"; Annotated photograph of a Spurgeon sermon taken on April 26, 1929, written by the hand of the entranced medium, Mary Marshall (Dawn)., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 289353, Luna Image ID - 153361

: Group IV - Photographs: "Fourth Spurgeon"; Annotated photographs from the seance of May 1, 1929. A large ectoplasmic apparition containing the face of Rev. Spurgeon and a second exposure shpwong "residue" of apparition., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 289345, Luna Image ID - 153359

: Group IV - Photographs: Fourth Spurgeon Face: Large Mass of Teleplasm; Annotated photographs from the seance of May 1, 1929: A large ectoplasmic apparition containing the face of Rev. Spurgeon (fourth photograph)., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 289337, Luna Image ID - 153357

: Group IX - Photographs: "Katie King"; Annotated photographs from the seance of November 12, 1930. An ectoplasmic apparition of Katie King is photographed in the cabinet. A photo of Katie King in life is included for comparison., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 297534, Luna Image ID - 148517

: Group IX, #32e - Katie King Face, Veil, Hair (Second Stereo View); A 5" x 7" glass negative of a second stereo view of the teleplasmic materialization of the face, veil, and hair of the spirit, Lucy, hovering above the mediums, Mary Marshall and Mercedes, during a seance at the home of Dr. Thomas Glendenning Hamilton on November 12, 1930., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 84818, Luna Image ID - 119511, Any reproductions of this material may be restricted by copyright regulations. Please consult Archives staff for further information.

: Group IX, #33 - Mass on Mrs. Marshall's Head; An 11" x 7" glass negative of the medium, Mary Marshall, with a teleplasmic mass enveloping her head during a seance at the home of Dr. Thomas Glendenning Hamilton on February 22, 1931., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 84850, Luna Image ID - 119519

: Group IXa - Photograph: "Supernormal Hair, Robe and Veil of Katie King"; Annotated stereo photograph from the seance of February 25, 1931. The medium, Mercedes, is photographed with Katie King's robe, viel, and hair., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 298649, Luna Image ID - 148716

: Group IXa - Photographs: "Head Mass"; Annotated photographs from the seance of February 22, 1931. A large ectoplasmic mass covering Dawn's head is apparent., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 298524, Luna Image ID - 148699

: Group V - Photographs: "Voice Box"

: Group V - Photographs: Walter Stunts for the Cannons; Two annotated photographs from the seance of August 18, 1929. One photo was taken by Mrs. Cannon's movie camera. A small ectoplasmic apparition is seen emanating from Mary Marshall's mouth in both photographs., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 289691, Luna Image ID - 153125

: Group V - Seance Notes and Stereo Photograph: Walter Stunts for the Cannons; Typed notes and double exposed stereo photograph from the seance of August 18, 1929. Mr. and Mrs. Cannon, from New York, are present. Mr. Cannon is a prominent corporation lawyer. A small ectoplasmic apparition is photographed., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 289687, Luna Image ID - 153124

: Group V - Seance Summary and Photograph: "Talking Machine or Voice Box"; Typed summary for the seance of July 10, 1929 (notes lost). A husky, mannish voice yells, "Fire!," and a photograph of a teleplasmic apparition is produced. A photograph of the ectoplasm is included on the page., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 289590, Luna Image ID - 153377

: Group V, #20g.1 - Amorphous Teleplasm; A 5" x 7" glass negative of the medium, Mary Marshall, with an amorphous teleplasmic mass attached to her face during a seance at the home of Dr. Thomas Glendenning Hamilton on August 18, 1929., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 84790, Luna Image ID - 119504

: Group VI - "Gladstone Face"; A detailed report written by T. G. Hamilton outlining the events and circumstances leading up to the photograph of the ectoplasmic apparition containing the face of W. E. Gladstone., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 290945, Luna Image ID - 148313

: Group VI - "Photography of Teleplasm"; A detailed essay on the method of photography used by T. G. Hamilton for capturing pictures of ectoplasm., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 291824, Luna Image ID - 148406

: Group VI - Photograph: "Imitative Teleplasm, Miniature Face"; Annotated photograph from the seance of September 22, 1929. A likeness of W. E. Gladstone is apparent in the ectoplasmic apparition., Luna Collection ID - 28::UMANITOBALCM::NA, Luna Object ID - 290979, Luna Image ID - 148359

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