Arthur E. Powell - Revision history

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	== Writings ==		== Writings ==

	Lt. Col. Powell was a prolific writer. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~austheos~~.org.au/~~cgi-bin~~/~~ui-csvsearch.pl~~?~~search~~=AE+Powell&~~method~~=~~all 22~~ articles ~~by or about~~ AE Powell]~~, several under~~ [~~http~~://~~www.austheos~~.org.au/~~cgi-bin~~/~~ui-csvsearch.pl~~?~~search~~=~~Arthur+E~~+Powell&~~method~~=~~perfect Arthur E~~ Powell]~~, and others under variant spellings~~.		Lt. Col. Powell was a prolific writer. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists:
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Arthur+Powell&s=author 8 articles as Arthur E Powell]'''.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=AE+Powell&s=author 15 articles as AE Powell]'''.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=AE+Powell&s=title 6 articles about AE Powell and his books]'''.

	=== Theosophical books ===		=== Theosophical books ===
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	[[Category:Writers\|Powell, Arthur E.]]		[[Category:Writers\|Powell, Arthur E.]]
	[[Category:Military\|Powell, Arthur E.]]		[[Category:Military\|Powell, Arthur E.]]
	[[Category:Nationality ~~English~~\|Powell, Arthur E.]]		[[Category:TS Adyar\|Powell, Arthur E.]]
			[[Category:Nationality Welsh\|Powell, Arthur E.]]

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	* Leland, Kurt. [http://www.kurtleland.com/theosophy/185-books-by-arthur-e-powell Books by Arthur E. Powell] at Kurt Leland's Spiritual Orienteering web page.		* Leland, Kurt. [http://www.kurtleland.com/theosophy/185-books-by-arthur-e-powell Books by Arthur E. Powell] at Kurt Leland's Spiritual Orienteering web page.
	* Nihill, Chris. [http://harrypotterforseekers.com/books/arthurepowell.php "The Books of Arthur E. Powell"] at HarryPotterforSeekers.com website. Accessed November 24, 2017.		* Nihill, Chris. [http://harrypotterforseekers.com/books/arthurepowell.php "The Books of Arthur E. Powell"] at HarryPotterforSeekers.com website. Accessed November 24, 2017.
			* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/powell-arthur-e Powell, Arthur E.] in Theosophy World

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	The Powells had a son named Cyril, born around 1911, who traveled with them to Ommen in The Netherlands for a summer school in 1922.<ref>C. W. Dykgraaf, "T.S. in The Netherlands," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 77.</ref> Both Arthur (then referred to as Major) and Hilda Powell were very active in T.S. activities. That year he was President of the Eastern Federation of the T.S. in England and Treasurer of the Russian F.T.S. Emergency Fund, for example.<ref>C. W. Dykgraaf, "T.S. in The Netherlands," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 77.</ref><ref>A. E. Powell and others, "Russian F.T.S. Emergency Fund," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 233.</ref> Hilda lectured in Wales, England, the United States, and at Ommen.		The Powells had a son named Cyril, born around 1911, who traveled with them to Ommen in The Netherlands for a summer school in 1922.<ref>C. W. Dykgraaf, "T.S. in The Netherlands," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 77.</ref> Both Arthur (then referred to as Major) and Hilda Powell were very active in T.S. activities. That year he was President of the Eastern Federation of the T.S. in England and Treasurer of the Russian F.T.S. Emergency Fund, for example.<ref>C. W. Dykgraaf, "T.S. in The Netherlands," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 77.</ref><ref>A. E. Powell and others, "Russian F.T.S. Emergency Fund," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 233.</ref> Hilda lectured in Wales, England, the United States, and at Ommen.

	Powell's second ~~wife was named~~ Winifred May Fenwick of Torquay, Devon, England. During the 1930s and 1940s they traveled between Canada and the United States ~~until 1949??, when he became a naturalized U.S. citizen~~. The 1940 U.S. Census found them in Los Angeles with a daughter Winifred Iris, 10 years old, and son Brian, who was 8. ~~His~~ brother Sydney Powell lived in Vancouver.~~???~~		Powell married a second time to Winifred May Fenwick of Torquay, Devon, England. During the 1930s and 1940s they traveled between Canada and the United States. The 1940 U.S. Census found them in Los Angeles with a daughter Winifred Iris, 10 years old, and son Brian, who was 8. They became naturalized American citizens. They spent time with Arthur's younger brother Sydney Pryce Powell, who lived in Vancouver.

	Powell died on [[March 20]], 1969 in Los Angeles, California.<ref>California, Death Index, 1940-1997.</ref>		Powell died on [[March 20]], 1969 in Los Angeles, California.<ref>California, Death Index, 1940-1997.</ref>

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	Arthur Edward Powell was born on [[September 27]], 1882 in a house called "Plas-y-Bryn" in Llanllwchiairn, Montgomeryshire, Wales, near Newtown.<ref>1902 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref> His parents were Edward Powell (1850-1918) and Mary Eleanor Pughe Pryce-Jones (1859-1944).		Arthur Edward Powell was born on [[September 27]], 1882 in a house called "Plas-y-Bryn" in Llanllwchiairn, Montgomeryshire, Wales, near Newtown.<ref>1902 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref> His parents were Edward Powell (1850-1918) and Mary Eleanor Pughe Pryce-Jones (1859-1944).

	When he was about eighteen he joined the Royal Engineers. In 1901, he was stationed at Brompton Barracks in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. In 1902 he was a 2nd lieutenant.<ref>1901, 1902, UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref> By August 29, 1904, he was serving in India as a lieutenant. That was the date he was admitted to the Theosophical Society.<ref>Membership Register. Theosophical Society Adyar Archives.</ref> By 1912 he had the rank of captain.<ref>1912 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref>		When he was about eighteen he joined the Royal Engineers. In 1901, he was stationed at Brompton Barracks in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. In 1902 he was a 2nd lieutenant.<ref>1901, 1902, UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref> By August 29, 1904, he was serving in India as a lieutenant. That was the date he was admitted to the Theosophical Society.<ref>Membership Register. Theosophical Society Adyar Archives.</ref> During his years in northwest India he served as president of the Quetta T.S.<ref>Anonymous, "Indian Section," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1906 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1906), 113.</ref> By 1912 he had the rank of captain.<ref>1912 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref>

	On October 18, 1909, Powell married the prominent English Theosophist '''Hilda Mary Hodgson-Smith''' in Christ Church, in the town of Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Hilda's father was the longtime head of the Harrogate Lodge, and her brother was [[Basil Hodgson-Smith\|Walter Basil Hodgson-Smith]], who traveled with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] as his secretary. Evidently after the wedding, the party went to London, where [[Annie Besant]], President of the international Theosophical Society, delivered		On October 18, 1909, Powell married the prominent English Theosophist '''Hilda Mary Hodgson-Smith''' in Christ Church, in the town of Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Hilda's father was the longtime head of the Harrogate Lodge, and her brother was [[Basil Hodgson-Smith\|Walter Basil Hodgson-Smith]], who traveled with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] as his secretary. Evidently after the wedding, the party went to London, where [[Annie Besant]], President of the international Theosophical Society, delivered

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	When he was about eighteen he joined the Royal Engineers. In 1901, he was stationed at Brompton Barracks in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. In 1902 he was a 2nd lieutenant.<ref>1901, 1902, UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref> By August 29, 1904, he was serving in India as a lieutenant. That was the date he was admitted to the Theosophical Society.<ref>Membership Register. Theosophical Society Adyar Archives.</ref> By 1912 he had the rank of captain.<ref>1912 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref>		When he was about eighteen he joined the Royal Engineers. In 1901, he was stationed at Brompton Barracks in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. In 1902 he was a 2nd lieutenant.<ref>1901, 1902, UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref> By August 29, 1904, he was serving in India as a lieutenant. That was the date he was admitted to the Theosophical Society.<ref>Membership Register. Theosophical Society Adyar Archives.</ref> By 1912 he had the rank of captain.<ref>1912 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref>

	On October 18, 1909, Powell married the prominent English Theosophist '''Hilda Mary Hodgson-Smith''' in Christ Church, in the town of Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Hilda's father was the longtime head of the Harrogate Lodge, and her brother was [[Basil Hodgson-Smith]], who traveled with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] as his secretary. Evidently after the wedding, the party went to London, where [[Annie Besant]], President of the international Theosophical Society, delivered		On October 18, 1909, Powell married the prominent English Theosophist '''Hilda Mary Hodgson-Smith''' in Christ Church, in the town of Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Hilda's father was the longtime head of the Harrogate Lodge, and her brother was [[Basil Hodgson-Smith\|Walter Basil Hodgson-Smith]], who traveled with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] as his secretary. Evidently after the wedding, the party went to London, where [[Annie Besant]], President of the international Theosophical Society, delivered
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	an address at the Masonic Temple,on their marriage, to Mr. and Mrs. Powell and their invited friends. The bride, nee Miss Hilda Hodgson-Smith, is well known in the North as one of the most energetic members of the Harrowgate [sic] Lodge. The good wishes of the Section will follow her to India, where Mr. Powell is, very appropriately, stationed. He is himself an ardent Theosophist, and they both hope to do active work in India for the cause they love.<ref>Elisabeth Severs, "Correspondence" ''Theosophic Messenger'' 11.3 (December 1909), 165.</ref>		an address at the Masonic Temple,on their marriage, to Mr. and Mrs. Powell and their invited friends. The bride, nee Miss Hilda Hodgson-Smith, is well known in the North as one of the most energetic members of the Harrowgate [sic] Lodge. The good wishes of the Section will follow her to India, where Mr. Powell is, very appropriately, stationed. He is himself an ardent Theosophist, and they both hope to do active work in India for the cause they love.<ref>Elisabeth Severs, "Correspondence" ''Theosophic Messenger'' 11.3 (December 1909), 165.</ref>
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>

	The Powells had a son named Cyril, who traveled with them to Ommen in The Netherlands for a summer school in 1922.<ref>C. W. Dykgraaf, "T.S. in The Netherlands," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 77.</ref> Both Arthur (then referred to as Major) and Hilda Powell were very active in T.S. activities. That year he was President of the Eastern Federation of the T.S. in England and Treasurer of the Russian F.T.S. Emergency Fund, for example.<ref>C. W. Dykgraaf, "T.S. in The Netherlands," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 77.</ref><ref>A. E. Powell and others, "Russian F.T.S. Emergency Fund," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 233.</ref> Hilda lectured in Wales, England, the United States, and at Ommen.		In 1915, during the First World War, Mrs. Powell wrote to American friends that Captain Powell was "training sappers at Newark [England], where about three thousand men are stationed."<ref>"Correspondence," ''The Messenger'' 3.5 (October, 1915) 148.</ref>

			The Powells had a son named Cyril, born around 1911, who traveled with them to Ommen in The Netherlands for a summer school in 1922.<ref>C. W. Dykgraaf, "T.S. in The Netherlands," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 77.</ref> Both Arthur (then referred to as Major) and Hilda Powell were very active in T.S. activities. That year he was President of the Eastern Federation of the T.S. in England and Treasurer of the Russian F.T.S. Emergency Fund, for example.<ref>C. W. Dykgraaf, "T.S. in The Netherlands," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 77.</ref><ref>A. E. Powell and others, "Russian F.T.S. Emergency Fund," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 233.</ref> Hilda lectured in Wales, England, the United States, and at Ommen.

	Powell's second wife was named Winifred May Fenwick of Torquay, Devon, England. During the 1930s and 1940s they traveled between Canada and the United States until 1949??, when he became a naturalized U.S. citizen. The 1940 U.S. Census found them in Los Angeles with a daughter Winifred Iris, 10 years old, and son Brian, who was 8. His brother Sydney Powell lived in Vancouver.???		Powell's second wife was named Winifred May Fenwick of Torquay, Devon, England. During the 1930s and 1940s they traveled between Canada and the United States until 1949??, when he became a naturalized U.S. citizen. The 1940 U.S. Census found them in Los Angeles with a daughter Winifred Iris, 10 years old, and son Brian, who was 8. His brother Sydney Powell lived in Vancouver.???

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	Arthur Edward Powell was born on [[September 27]], 1882 in a house called "Plas-y-Bryn" in Llanllwchiairn, Montgomeryshire, Wales, near Newtown.<ref>1902 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref> His parents were Edward Powell (1850-1918) and Mary Eleanor Pughe Pryce-Jones (1859-1944).		Arthur Edward Powell was born on [[September 27]], 1882 in a house called "Plas-y-Bryn" in Llanllwchiairn, Montgomeryshire, Wales, near Newtown.<ref>1902 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref> His parents were Edward Powell (1850-1918) and Mary Eleanor Pughe Pryce-Jones (1859-1944).

	When he was about eighteen he joined the ~~military~~. In 1901, he was stationed at Brompton Barracks in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. In 1902 he was a 2nd lieutenant in the ~~Royal Engineers~~ By 1912 he ~~was a~~ captain.<ref>~~1901, 1902,~~ 1912 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref>		When he was about eighteen he joined the Royal Engineers. In 1901, he was stationed at Brompton Barracks in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. In 1902 he was a 2nd lieutenant.<ref>1901, 1902, UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref> By August 29, 1904, he was serving in India as a lieutenant. That was the date he was admitted to the Theosophical Society.<ref>Membership Register. Theosophical Society Adyar Archives.</ref> By 1912 he had the rank of captain.<ref>1912 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref>

	On October 18, 1909, Powell married '''Hilda Mary Hodgson-Smith''' in Christ Church, in the town of Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Hilda's father was the longtime head of the Harrogate Lodge, and her brother was [[Basil Hodgson-Smith]], who traveled with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] as his secretary. Evidently after the wedding, the party went to London, where [[Annie Besant]], President of the international Theosophical Society, delivered		On October 18, 1909, Powell married the prominent English Theosophist '''Hilda Mary Hodgson-Smith''' in Christ Church, in the town of Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Hilda's father was the longtime head of the Harrogate Lodge, and her brother was [[Basil Hodgson-Smith]], who traveled with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] as his secretary. Evidently after the wedding, the party went to London, where [[Annie Besant]], President of the international Theosophical Society, delivered
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	an address at the Masonic Temple,on their marriage, to Mr. and Mrs. Powell and their invited friends. The bride, nee Miss Hilda Hodgson-Smith, is well known in the North as one of the most energetic members of the Harrowgate [sic] Lodge. The good wishes of the Section will follow her to India, where Mr. Powell is, very appropriately, stationed. he is himself an ardent Theosophist, and they both hope to do active work in India for the cause they love.<ref>Elisabeth Severs, "Correspondence" ''Theosophic Messenger'' 11.3 (December 1909), 165.</ref>		an address at the Masonic Temple,on their marriage, to Mr. and Mrs. Powell and their invited friends. The bride, nee Miss Hilda Hodgson-Smith, is well known in the North as one of the most energetic members of the Harrowgate [sic] Lodge. The good wishes of the Section will follow her to India, where Mr. Powell is, very appropriately, stationed. He is himself an ardent Theosophist, and they both hope to do active work in India for the cause they love.<ref>Elisabeth Severs, "Correspondence" ''Theosophic Messenger'' 11.3 (December 1909), 165.</ref>
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>

	Powell and ~~Winnifred traveled between Canada and~~ the ~~United States until 1949??~~, ~~when he became a naturalized U~~.S. ~~citizen~~. ~~His brother Sydney~~ Powell ~~lived~~ in ~~Vancouver~~.~~???~~		The Powells had a son named Cyril, who traveled with them to Ommen in The Netherlands for a summer school in 1922.<ref>C. W. Dykgraaf, "T.S. in The Netherlands," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 77.</ref> Both Arthur (then referred to as Major) and Hilda Powell were very active in T.S. activities. That year he was President of the Eastern Federation of the T.S. in England and Treasurer of the Russian F.T.S. Emergency Fund, for example.<ref>C. W. Dykgraaf, "T.S. in The Netherlands," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 77.</ref><ref>A. E. Powell and others, "Russian F.T.S. Emergency Fund," General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1922 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1922), 233.</ref> Hilda lectured in Wales, England, the United States, and at Ommen.

	Powell died on [[March 20]], 1969 in Los Angeles, California.<ref.California, Death Index, 1940-1997.</ref>		Powell's second wife was named Winifred May Fenwick of Torquay, Devon, England. During the 1930s and 1940s they traveled between Canada and the United States until 1949??, when he became a naturalized U.S. citizen. The 1940 U.S. Census found them in Los Angeles with a daughter Winifred Iris, 10 years old, and son Brian, who was 8. His brother Sydney Powell lived in Vancouver.???

			Powell died on [[March 20]], 1969 in Los Angeles, California.<ref>California, Death Index, 1940-1997.</ref>

	== Theosophical Society involvement ==		== Theosophical Society involvement ==

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	* '''''The Nature of Man'''''. New York: Vantage Press, 1957. A modern presentation bringing together science and religious concepts.		* '''''The Nature of Man'''''. New York: Vantage Press, 1957. A modern presentation bringing together science and religious concepts.
	* '''''What Is Personality?'''''.		* '''''What Is Personality?'''''.
	* '''''The Ritual of Business'''''. London: Theosophical Order of Service, 1924. A discussion of leadership and other aspects of business.
	* '''''The After Death Life: a Brief Exposition of the Teachings of Modern Theosophy on the Subject'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Press, 1929. 91 pages.		* '''''The After Death Life: a Brief Exposition of the Teachings of Modern Theosophy on the Subject'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Press, 1929. 91 pages.
	* '''''The Work of a Lodge'''''. 1916. Pamphlet.		* '''''The Work of a Lodge'''''. 1916. Pamphlet.
	* '''''Karma: Bondage or Freedom?''''' London: Theosophical Society in England, 1931. 72 pages.		* '''''Karma: Bondage or Freedom?''''' London: Theosophical Society in England, 1931. 72 pages.
	* '''''The Rationale of Reincarnation'''''. London: Theosophical Society in England, 1930.		* '''''The Rationale of Reincarnation'''''. London: Theosophical Society in England, 1930.
	* '''''Food and Long Life: Dietetics and Natural Hygiene: a Short Treatise on Dietetics, with an Introduction to Natural Hygiene'''''. New York City: The Health Guild, 1956.

	=== Economics ===		=== Economics ===
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	=== Other topics ===		=== Other topics ===

	* '''''The Magic of Freemasonry'''''. 1945??		* '''''The Magic of Freemasonry'''''. 1945?
			* '''''Food and Long Life: Dietetics and Natural Hygiene: a Short Treatise on Dietetics, with an Introduction to Natural Hygiene'''''. New York City: The Health Guild, 1956.
			* '''''The Ritual of Business'''''. London: Theosophical Order of Service, 1924. A discussion of leadership and other aspects of business.

	== Other resources ==		== Other resources ==

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	** Wheaton, Ill., Theosophical Press, 1978.		** Wheaton, Ill., Theosophical Press, 1978.
	** Manila: Stellar Books, 1992.		** Manila: Stellar Books, 1992.
	** Translated into Polish. Romanian.		** Translated into Polish, Spanish, Romanian.

	* '''''The Solar System'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House; Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House; Wheaton, Ill.: Theosophical Press, 1930, 1957.		* '''''The Solar System'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House; Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House; Wheaton, Ill.: Theosophical Press, 1930, 1957.
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	* '''''What Is Personality?'''''.		* '''''What Is Personality?'''''.
	* '''''The Ritual of Business'''''. London: Theosophical Order of Service, 1924. A discussion of leadership and other aspects of business.		* '''''The Ritual of Business'''''. London: Theosophical Order of Service, 1924. A discussion of leadership and other aspects of business.
	* '''''The After Death Life'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Press, 1929??. 91 pages.		* '''''The After Death Life: a Brief Exposition of the Teachings of Modern Theosophy on the Subject'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Press, 1929. 91 pages.
	* '''''The Work of a Lodge'''''. 1916. Pamphlet.		* '''''The Work of a Lodge'''''. 1916. Pamphlet.
			* '''''Karma: Bondage or Freedom?''''' London: Theosophical Society in England, 1931. 72 pages.
			* '''''The Rationale of Reincarnation'''''. London: Theosophical Society in England, 1930.
			* '''''Food and Long Life: Dietetics and Natural Hygiene: a Short Treatise on Dietetics, with an Introduction to Natural Hygiene'''''. New York City: The Health Guild, 1956.

	=== Economics ===		=== Economics ===

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	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==

	Arthur Edward Powell was born on [[September 27]], 1882 in a house called "Plas-y-Bryn" in Llanllwchiairn, Montgomeryshire, Wales, near Newtown.<ref>1902 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref> His parents were Edward (1850-1918) and Mary Eleanor Pughe Pryce-Jones (1859-1944).		Arthur Edward Powell was born on [[September 27]], 1882 in a house called "Plas-y-Bryn" in Llanllwchiairn, Montgomeryshire, Wales, near Newtown.<ref>1902 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref> His parents were Edward Powell (1850-1918) and Mary Eleanor Pughe Pryce-Jones (1859-1944).

	When he was about eighteen he joined the military. In 1901, he was stationed at Brompton Barracks in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. In 1902 he was a 2nd lieutenant in the Royal Engineers By 1912 he was a captain.<ref>1901, 1902, 1912 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref>		When he was about eighteen he joined the military. In 1901, he was stationed at Brompton Barracks in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. In 1902 he was a 2nd lieutenant in the Royal Engineers By 1912 he was a captain.<ref>1901, 1902, 1912 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref>
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	Powell died on [[March 20]], 1969 in Los Angeles, California.<ref.California, Death Index, 1940-1997.</ref>		Powell died on [[March 20]], 1969 in Los Angeles, California.<ref.California, Death Index, 1940-1997.</ref>



	== Theosophical Society involvement ==		== Theosophical Society involvement ==

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+[[File:A E Powell.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Arthur Edward Powell]]
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+'''Lt. Col. Arthur E. Powell''' was a Welsh-English writer active in the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India]].
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+== Personal life ==
 Powell's most important contribution to Theosophical literature was a series of books in which he compiled materials drawn from several previous authors.