Psychedelic psychiatry
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
George Greer papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 66
Scope and Contents
The George Greer papers documents his research on MDMA. The collection contains a questionnaire, article, notes, graphs, and several case reports on his research subjects. The case studies are transcriptions from handwritten notes on the 29 subjects who are mentioned in Greer’s published papers. According to Greer, there are approximately 50 handwritten reports on other subjects still in his possession, which may be donated in the future.
Dates:
1980-1986
Stanislav Grof papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 1
Abstract
This collection contains writings that document the career and research interests of psychiatrist and author Stanislav Grof. It consists primarily of published research articles and clippings discussing the therapeutic effects of psychoactive substances as well as some first-hand accounts of transcendental experiences.
Dates:
1931 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1980
Stephen Hancoff papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 103
Abstract
This collection documents Belle Hancoff’s two LSD sessions guided by Walter Pahnke along with the help of Helen Bonny, as well as Pahnke’s discussion of Belle Hancoff’s battle with cancer in a letter to Lewis Hancoff. Stephen Hancoff discusses his mother’s illness in a response to Alexander Zaitchik’s article "lashback! Psychedelic Research Returns," and he also mentions his relationship to William Richards and Stanislav Grof.
Dates:
1968 - 2011
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center LSD Professional Training Program Study files
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 170
Abstract
This collection contains clinical evaluations and personal narratives documenting LSD sessions administered during The Maryland Psychiatric Research Center's professional training program.
Dates:
1970 - 1974
Thomas B. Roberts papers, addition 04
Unprocessed — Box Box 1
Identifier: 20160104
Dates:
2008 - 2009
Sanford Unger papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 69
Abstract
The Sanford Unger papers contains several articles concerning the effects of psychedelic drugs on alcoholics and individuals suffering from neurotic disorders, as well as the implication of those drugs on religious visions and mysticism. The collection also contains the correspondence between Aldous and Laura Huxley and Sanford Unger, as well as a DVD of "LSD: The Spring Grove Experiment."
Dates:
1961 - 1974
William Richards collection of Walter Pahnke papers
Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: MSP 68
Scope and Contents
The William Richards Collection of Walter Pahnke papers (1952-1972; 0.2 cubic feet) contains materials that document the life and works of Walter Pahnke. It includes article reprints, a listing of his publications, a photograph of Pahnke, a summary of his doctoral thesis, his CV from 1970, an account of his first LSD experience, a poem by his wife, personal manuscripts, and his obituary are included in the collection.
Dates:
1952-1972; Other: Majority of material found in 1964-1971; Other: Date acquired: 05/04/2010