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Title: Theosophy Movement Collection
Dates: 1907-1974
Collection Number: MS.025
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 2 boxes, 2.0 linear ft.
Repository:
San Diego Public Library
San Diego, California 92101
Abstract: The Theosophical Society was founded in 1875, in New York City, by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, and William
Quan Judge. In 1895 a split occurred in the movement, with two competing theological societies emerging in America, one under
the leadership of William Judge. When Judge died in 1896, he was succeeded by Katherine Tingley, who established an educational
center at Point Loma in San Diego. Point Loma then became the location of the International Headquarters of the Theosophical
Society. In 1942 the International Headquarters of the Theosophical Society was moved to Covina, California. In 1950/51 it
moved to its present location in Pasadena, California where it is now known as the Theosophical Society (Pasadena).
This is an artificial collection consisting of books, periodicals, photographs, and tapes. The collection was donated to the
library via Anna Tatar, former Director of the San Diego Public Library system.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
San Diego Public Library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claims
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Theosophy Movement Collection. San Diego Public Library
Scope and Content of Collection
The Theosophical Society was founded in 1875, in New York City, by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, and William
Quan Judge. In 1895 a split occurred in the movement, with two competing theological societies emerging in America, one under
the leadership of William Judge. When Judge died in 1896, he was succeeded by Katherine Tingley, who established an educational
center at Point Loma in San Diego. Point Loma then became the location of the International Headquarters of the Theosophical
Society. In 1942 the International Headquarters of the Theosophical Society was moved to Covina, California. In 1950/51 it
moved to its present location in Pasadena, California where it is now known as the Theosophical Society (Pasadena).
This is an artificial collection consisting of books, periodicals, photographs, and tapes. The collection was donated to the
library via Anna Tatar, former Director of the San Diego Public Library system.