Pack, John L(ee) (1927-)

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Pack, John L(ee) (1927-)

Research physicist who has experimented in the field of parapsychology. He was born on June 7, 1927, in Silver City, New Mexico, and later attended the University of New Mexico (B.S., 1950; M.S., 1952). After graduation he became a research engineer at the Westinghouse Research Laboratories, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1952-85). In addition to his work in physics, Pack tested a number of subjects under hypnosis for enhanced extrasensory ability as compared with a normal state of consciousness. He believes hypnosis may enable subjects to develop ESP. Pack was a charter associate of the Parapsychological Association.

Sources:

Pleasants, Helene, ed. Biographical Dictionary of Parapsychology. New York: Helix Press, 1964.