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The Ghost Research Society (formerly known as the Ghost Tracker's Club) is a paranormal research society, founded in the late 1970s by Martin V. Riccardo.[1]

History

The Society was founded as the Ghost Tracker's Club in 1977 but changed its name to the Ghost Research Society in 1982.[1]

Investigations

The Ghost Research Society began investigations in the late 1970s and has looked into many famous cases including those at Bachelor's Grove Cemetery.[1] Dale Kaczmarek, the current president, assumed his position in 1982.[2] From the outset of its investigations the society has endeavored to use technology.[3] In 1994, the organization collaborated with the American Society for Psychical Research to produce the National Directory of Haunted Places.[4]

Current status

Though the group is based in Oak Lawn, Illinois,[2] it has an international membership.[1] The society produces a quarterly newsletter called the Ghost Tracker's Newsletter[1] and gives bus tours of Chicago's supposedly haunted locations.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Cheung, Theresa (2006). The Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World. Harper Element. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-00-721148-7. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b Busk, Celeste (October 30, 1992). "Spooked? Ghost Hunter Has the Spirit". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 63. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  3. ^ Findlay, Melynda (October 8, 2000). "Ghost hunter to share stories at benefit for her sick sister". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. p. 1. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  4. ^ Sloan, Gene (October 11, 1994). "Trick or treat trips to great old haunts". USA Today. p. 4D. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  5. ^ Busk, Celeste (October 30, 1992). "Guided Tours Of 'Unknown'". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 64. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)