Mademoiselle Zare Papers, 1930s-1950s, 1930/1950

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
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Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred citation:

Mademoiselle Zare Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet
Creator:
Mademoiselle Zare
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Mademoiselle Zare Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Papers, circa 1930s-1950s, of Mademoiselle Zare, a psychic of Chicago, Illinois. Contains notes on phrenology, including ways to read the various parts of people's heads and facial features. There are also notes on palmistry and various methods of reading people's palms, including descriptions of the meanings of various features of the palm. There are notes for each of the signs of the Zodiac and what they mean for someone born under a certain sign. Finally, there are general notes on religion, mysticism, and the decor and theatrics of fortune telling.

Notes on phrenology and interpreting facial features, including complexion, eye color, and hair color.

Chapter on palmistry torn from the Complete Fortune Telling manual

General notes on the science and methodology behind astrology. Includes printed pamphlets and handwritten notes.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Aquarius. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Pisces. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Aries. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Taurus. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Gemini. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Cancer. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Leo. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Virgo. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Libra. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Scorpio. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Sagittarius. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Printed information and handwritten notes on the astrological sign Capricorn. Includes characteristics of the people born under this sign and offers guidance in their life.

Broad range of notes including Mademoiselle Zare's business card, magazine and newspaper clippings, theatrics, decor, books to reference, hypnotism, healing, office notes, and alternative fortune telling methods. These alternative methods include Ouija boards, table tilting, crystal gazing, dice, dominoes, and tea leaves.

Processing information:

Accessioned and minimally processed by Benjamin Bromley in June 2012.