User Note: Click on the page images to learn more about each item

“Light” advertisement, 1894

1894 Advertisement for Light: A Weeky Journal of Psychical, Occult, and Mystical Research. Edited by E. Dawson Rogers "Light" proclaims a belief in the existence and life of the spirit apart from, and independent of, the material organism, and in the reality and value of intelligent intercourse between spirits embodied and spirits disembodied. This position it firmly and consistently maintains. Beyond this it has no creed, and its columns are open to a free and full discussion - conducted in a spirit of honest, courteous, and reverent inquiry - its only aim being, in the words of its motto, "Light! More Light!" Spiritualism, with all its complex phenomena, usually termed physical: and its philosophy, explanatory, and interpretative of these abnormal occurrences: - The powers of the incarnate human spirit: the projection of the Double or Astral Form: Clairvoyance, Thought-transference, Hypnotism: - Evidence of Communion with the departed, and of life perpetuated after physical death: Occultism, Mysticism, Theosophy, and all kindred subjects. A weekly resume of all news interesting to the student of the Occult, and especially to the Spiritualist, and a very large correspondence: - these will all be found in "LIGHT." Each new addition to the literature of these subjects is also reviewed with the special purpose of acquainting readers with the scope and contents of the book. To the educated thinker who concerns himself with any of these subjects, or with other questions of an occult character, "LIGHT" affords a special vehicle of information and discussion. It is the acknowledged representative of cultivated and intelligent Spiritualism throughout the world, everywhere quoted and referred to as such. The Editor has the cooperation of the best writers in this country and abroad, whose opinions are worthy of permanent record, whose experience and knowledge are of the highest value, and who have no other vehicle for their publications than "LIGHT." This gives the Journal a unique position, and a singular value. It stands alone in the literature of the subject. Price 2d.; or 10s. 10d. per annum, Post Free. All orders for the Paper and for Advertisements, and all remittances, should be addressed to "The Manager," and all communications intended to be printed should be addressed to "The Editor." Office: - 2, Duke Street, Adelphi W.C. "Light" is sold by all Booksellers. The Trade supplied by E.W. Allen, 4, Ave Maria Lane, E.C. To Advertisers - "Light" has the support of the leading minds engaged in investigating the subjects with which it deals, or interested in their discussion, in this country and abroad. It is, therefore, an exceptionally good medium for Advertisements.

See: “The Two Worlds” advertisement, 1931

Advertisement for “Light: A Weekly Journal of Psychical, Occult, & Mystical Research. Edited by E. Dawson Rogers,” pamphlet, “Mysteries of Mediumship. A Spirit Interviewed: Being an Account of the Life and Mediumship of J. J. Morse,” reprinted from “Light,” 1894, Folder “Mediumship,” Box 30, Eileen J. Garrett Parapsychology Foundation Collection, Collection 331, Special Collections, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD).

← Back to “Spiritualism”

UMBC logo

Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore MD 21250

Special Collections Reading Room Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
12-4pm

Thursday
12-7pm

Appointments required during exam period, Winter session, and Summer session

Schedule an appointment here or email speccoll@umbc.edu for assistance

Content Warning:

Please note that the items in this collection may contain imagery, language, and ideas that are offensive, derogatory, and/or harmful. The items were scanned directly from the original materials and some contain imagery and language that is euphemistic, racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist or that otherwise demeans the humanity of people.