James B. Schafer
From Kook Science
| James B. Schafer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 January 1895 Fargo, Cass Co., North Dakota |
| Died | 26 April 1955 (60) West Nyack, Rockland, New York |
| Known for | Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians |
| Spouse(s) | Edna Hazel Diebel (m. 1915); Cecilia Lawrence |
James Bernard Schafer (January 14, 1895 - April 26, 1955) was an American real estate agent turned guru who founded the Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians (among other esoteric societies), becoming infamous in the press for his plan to raise an immortal baby at the group's "Peace Haven" compound at Long Island, New York during the 1940s.
Press Coverage
- Jaediker, Kermit (22 May 1955), "Immortality For SALE: Sauve metaphysician with a message' and 'love aspirin' found bonanza", Daily News (New York, NY): 3, 25, https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-immortality-for-sale-sauve-m/123887421/