American Society of Dowsers

A nonprofit corporation founded in Vermont in 1961 to disseminate knowledge of dowsing (water witching, discovery of lost articles or persons, and related parapsychological phenomena), development of its skills, and recognition for its achievements. The society issues the quarterly journal the American Dowser. Christopher Bird, a trustee of the society, has written a comprehensive survey of the practice. Address: American Society of Dowsers, Danville, VT 05828. Website: http://dowsers.new-hampshire.net/.

Sources:

Bird, Christopher. The Divining Hand. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1979.

Stark, Erwin E. A History of Dowsing and Energy Relationships. North Hollywood, Calif.: BAC, 1978.

Wyman, Walker D. Witching for Water, Oil, Pipes, and Precious Minerals. River Falls: University of Wisconsin Press, 1977.