The IRVA Historical and Archival Committee strives to locate and document any material, such as photos, articles, books, interviews, for preserving accurate records of IRVA’s origin, its continuing evolution, and having them available or referenced on IRVA’s website.
The Committee also examines contemporary remote viewing research and applications for possible inclusion in its archives. Initiatives can include preparing articles on historic topics and on misleading or inaccurate historical material in the media or in publications.
An example of the committee’s action was reproduction of photographs depicting IRVA’s early history; the founding individuals, Ingo Swann and supporting individuals. These photos were graciously provided by the Ingo Swann estate.
The committee reviews the historical role of remote viewing research and applications and develops ways to illustrate these accomplishments. A recent example is the preparation of a tri-fold brochure, STARGATE: The Best-Kept Secret of the Cold War, a Surprising Reality.
This brochure illustrates key achievements of the Army /DIA remote viewing unit at Fort Meade, MD and an early operational project from the Air Force’s Foreign Technology Division. It also has motivational objectives, inviting anyone to develop their remote viewing abilities. The brochure assists in IRVA’s publicity and in generating interest for permanent historical displays at museums and other public venues.
The brochure was provided to the Director of the National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) near Ft. Meade, MD for considering options in developing a temporary Stargate exhibit between September-December, 2024.
IRVA’s Historical and Archival Committee is a creative endeavor for maintaining continuity between remote viewing’s past and its expanding future.
STARGATE: The Best-Kept Secret of the Cold War, a Surprising Reality