Frater Albertus papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2894

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Frater Albertus papers (1950-1974) contain manuscripts and published coped of books of Albertus' work with German-speaking LDS missions in addition to his work as a reknowned alchemist.

Dates

1950-1974

Creator

Albertus, Frater (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Frater Albertus Spagyricus (1911-1984), formerly Albert Richard Riedel, was born on May 5, 1911 in Dresden, Germany. He developed a system of alchemical teaching based on the Paracelsian concept of three essentials using the spagyric technique of seperation and cohabitation. Much of his teachings and developed methods can be found in his books, which were translated into many languages. He was a rosicrucian, a member of the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC). He was the founder of the Paracelsus Research Society in Salt Lake City, which later became known as the Paracelsus College. After Frater Albertus died in 1984, the college ceased operations in the United States. However, it continued on in Australia.

Extent

3.75 Linear Feet (4 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

German

Additional Description

Abstract

The Frater Albertus papers (1950-1974) contain manuscripts and published copies of books of Albertus' work with German-speaking LDS missions in addition to his work as a reknowned alchemist.