R. Leo Sprinkle
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Ronald Leo Sprinkle is an American
psychologist
. He studied at the University of Colorado
and earned his Ph.D.
at the University of Missouri
.
During his time as a professor
at the University of Wyoming
he was perhaps the first academic figure to investigate tales of supposed alien abduction; his involvement in this field began in the 1960s. (Sprinkle in Kannenberg, 1992, ix) In 1968 he investigated on the Schirmer Abduction
.
United States
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psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
. He studied at the University of Colorado
University of Colorado at Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado...
and earned his Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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at the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
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.
During his time as a professor
Professor
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at the University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming is a land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, situated on Wyoming's high Laramie Plains, at an elevation of 7,200 feet , between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountains. It is known as UW to people close to the university...
he was perhaps the first academic figure to investigate tales of supposed alien abduction; his involvement in this field began in the 1960s. (Sprinkle in Kannenberg, 1992, ix) In 1968 he investigated on the Schirmer Abduction
Schirmer Abduction
Nebraska Police Sergeant Herbert Schirmer claimed that he was abducted by extraterrestrials on December 3, 1967, while in Ashland, Nebraska. His case was one of those investigated in the Condon Report. He flew to Boulder, Colorado and was examined under hypnosis by psychologist Dr. R...
.
External links
- 1968 Congressional Hearings: Prepared Statement by Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle
- Psychotheraputic Services For Persons Who Claim UFO Experiences, by Dr R. Leo Sprinkle
- R. Leo Sprinkle papers at the University of WyomingUniversity of WyomingThe University of Wyoming is a land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, situated on Wyoming's high Laramie Plains, at an elevation of 7,200 feet , between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountains. It is known as UW to people close to the university...
- American Heritage CenterAmerican Heritage CenterThe American Heritage Center is the University of Wyoming's repository of manuscripts, rare books, and the university archives. Its collections focus on Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain West and a select handful of national topics: environment and conservation, the mining and petroleum industries,... - Interview with Leo Sprinkle