Experiment sessions at the University of Oxford Parapsychology Laboratory

Text written on the reel case: "A. Shackleton… B. Shackleton…"

Recording of an experiment session at the University of Oxford parapsychology laboratory led by Steve Abrams. Contains one track on the first side of the reel and three tracks on the second side. Recorded at mixed speeds (1 and 3 3/4 ips, mix of split mono and individual tracks).

- Side A, tracks 1 and 3 (split mono): Steve Abrams, Peter Roberts and others setting up and then undertaking an experiment on transmission involving drawing pictures. There are also discussions on transmission, telepathy and extra-sensory perception. (01:36:56)

- Side B, tracks 4 and 2 (split mono): Steve Abrams, Peter Roberts and others continuing the drawing experiment and discussing it afterwards. (00:30:06)

- Side B, track 2: music recorded off the radio, followed by a sports broadcast and then further music recordings. (01:55:57)

- Side B, track 4: opera recording from an Italian radio programme, followed by a recording of big band music. (01:57:43)

A digitised version of the recording can be found at PP/SAB/A/3/20/2a

1960s

1 audio reel

Please consult the digitised version as this item needs to be access onsite using specialist equipment. Email collections@wellcomecollection.org to request an appointment.