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Guide to the John L. Koehne, Jr. Collection
HPA Mss 20  
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Description
Ephemera from the late 1960s and early 1970s relating to the burgeoning alternative culture as it intercepted with the humanistic psychology movement as collected by John Koehne, Jr., CIA agent turned "seeker."
Background
John Koehne, Jr., (b. 1921) was an agent with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency until the late 1960s when he and his wife "escaped the establishment" and spent several years attending humanistic psychology, new age, and self-help workshops and seminars. Their goal at the time was to establish a commune for those seeking to change their lifestyles.
Extent
2.6 linear feet (8 boxes)
Restrictions
Publication Rights Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
Availability
Access Restrictions None.