Overview of the Collection
Biographical Information:
Access Terms
Administrative Information
Scope and Contents
Overview of the Collection
Collection Title: Jiddu Krishnamurti Papers
Dates: 1935-1975
Identification: MS-0009
Creator:
Krishnamurti, J. (Jiddu), 1895-1986
Physical Description: 1.83 linear ft
Language of Materials:
English
Repository:
Special Collections & University Archives
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA, 92182-8050
URL: http://library.sdsu.edu/scua
Email: scref@rohan.sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-6791
Biographical Information:
Jiddu Krishnamurti was a spiritual lecturer and author who, at a teenager was hailed as the "coming Messiah" by the Theosophical
Society. In his early 30s he renounced his role and spent the rest of his life traveling the world teaching his spiritual
beliefs.
Access Terms
This collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Genre/Form of Material:
Personal Papers
Personal Name:
Krishnamurti, J. (Jiddu), 1895-1986
Topical Term:
Theosophy
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information:
Gift
Conditions Governing Use:
The copyright interests in these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with
the creators of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of historical archival and manuscript collections
is such that copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Requests for permission to publish must be
submitted to the Head of Special Collections, San Diego State University, Library and Information Access. When granted, permission
is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission
of the copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained in order to publish. Materials from our collections are made available
for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including
but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.
Conditions Governing Access:
This collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation:
Identification of item, folder title, box number, Jiddu Krishnamurati Papers, Special Collections and University Archives,
Library and Information Access, San Diego State University.
Related Materials:
Krishnamurti Collection in Special Collections
Information about related materials is available at http://libpac.sdsu.edu/search/X?(krishnamurti)&b=cdsc%20&s=&m=&l=&Da=&Db=&p=&SORT=D
Scope and Contents
The collection includes promotional material, photographs, correspondence, audiocassettes and albums, newspaper articles,
and one video.