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William Fletcher Barrett


Born
in Kingston, Jamaica
February 10, 1844

Died
May 26, 1925


Sir William Fletcher Barrett (February 10, 1844 - May 26, 1925) was Professor of Physics at the Royal College of Science for Dublin from 1873-1910 and one of the distinguished early psychical researchers. He was instrumental in the founding of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR) in 1882, serving as vice-president and editor of the Society’s Journal during its first year and he became president in 1904. He also encouraged Professor William James of Harvard to organize the American branch of the SPR. in 1884.

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Deathbed Visions

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On the Threshold of the Uns...

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Psychical Research

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Psychical Research And The ...

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The Divining Rod: An Experi...

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Visual Hallucinations And P...

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Practical Physics, Vol. 1: ...

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Hauntings And Poltergeists

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