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	== Writings ==		== Writings ==

	Several members of the family are represented by articles written by or about them, according to the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]]. Most were published in [[Le Lotus Bleu (periodical)\|''Le Lotus Bleu'']], the journal of the French Section. ~~This is a '''[http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search~~=~~Blech list of Blech articles]'''.~~ Charles Blech is noted for writing a history of Theosophy in France, meticulously researched using his collection of archival documents:		=== Articles ===
			Several members of the family are represented by articles written by or about them, according to the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]]:
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=blech&s=author 64 articles by members of the Blech family]'''.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=blech&s=title 34 articles about members of the Blech family]'''.

			Most were published in [[Le Lotus Bleu (periodical)\|''Le Lotus Bleu'']], the journal of the French Section.

			=== Books ===
			Charles Blech is noted for writing a history of Theosophy in France, meticulously researched using his collection of archival documents:

	* '''''[http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Authors/Blech/Blech_Histoire.pdf Contribution á L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France''''']. Paris: Éditions Adyar, 1933. It has been scanned by the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]. Letters from [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] to early French Theosophists are provided in transcripts and some reproductions.		* '''''[http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Authors/Blech/Blech_Histoire.pdf Contribution á L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France''''']. Paris: Éditions Adyar, 1933. It has been scanned by the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]. Letters from [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] to early French Theosophists are provided in transcripts and some reproductions.

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	[[File:Charles Blech 1.jpg\|left\|~~190px~~\|thumb\|Charles A. Blech]]		[[File:Charles Blech 1.jpg\|left\|170px\|thumb\|Charles A. Blech]]
	Charles A. Blech married young, at 24 years of age. After the birth of their second daughter, his wife became paralyzed. His daughters drowned in Lake Como three months after the death of their mother, but Blech found peace through [[Theosophy]], which he had just discovered. He moved back to his childhood home, and was united with his father and sisters in the work of the Theosophical Society. He traveled continually across France, Europe, and India, and was on very familiar terms with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]], [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti]], and other international figures in the Society.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>		Charles A. Blech married young, at 24 years of age. After the birth of their second daughter, his wife became paralyzed. His daughters drowned in Lake Como three months after the death of their mother, but Blech found peace through [[Theosophy]], which he had just discovered. He moved back to his childhood home, and was united with his father and sisters in the work of the Theosophical Society. He traveled continually across France, Europe, and India, and was on very familiar terms with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]], [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti]], and other international figures in the Society.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>

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	: '''Charles Blech, Sr.''' (1826 - July 6, 1903) - Known as the "Father of Theosophy" in France. He donated the Alsace Grove to the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] [[Adyar (campus)\|headquarters at Adyar]].		: '''Charles Blech, Sr.''' (1826 - July 6, 1903) - Known as the "Father of Theosophy" in France. He donated the Alsace Grove to the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] [[Adyar (campus)\|headquarters at Adyar]].
	: ''' Charles A. Blech''' (1855 - March, 1934) - The son was a mill owner and manufacturer. As a young boy he and a friend ran away from his boarding school in Lausanne, Switzerland to join a military camp, sliding out of a window on a bedsheet. It took Blech ''père'' several weeks to locate the boys. During World War I, Blech did serve in the military, earning ~~the 1870 medal,~~ the Croix de Guerre, and in 1918, the Rosette Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur. After his retirement from business in 1905, he devoted his remaining years to the Theosophical Society.<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society" ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 169.</ref>.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>		: ''' Charles A. Blech''' (1855 - March, 1934) - The son was a mill owner and manufacturer. As a young boy he and a friend ran away from his boarding school in Lausanne, Switzerland to join a military camp, sliding out of a window on a bedsheet. It took Blech ''père'' several weeks to locate the boys. During World War I, Blech did serve in the military, earning the Croix de Guerre, and in 1918, the Rosette Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur. After his retirement from business in 1905, he devoted his remaining years to the Theosophical Society.<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society" ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 169.</ref>.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>
	: '''Aimée Blech''' (1862 - January 9, 1930) - Lecturer and writer, known for her "graceful and lucid expositions of Theosophical truths." She served in a military hospital; conducted elementary Theosophy classes in Paris for over 25 years though in constant pain from a lingering illness; and formed "The League of Unity" to promote goodwill between disciples of different Teachers.<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society" ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 169.</ref>. She translated [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti's]] [[At the Feet of the Master (book)\|''At the Feet of the Master'']] into French, and also wrote Theosophical novels under the pseudonym Lionel d'Alsace.<ref>"Called Home: Madame Zelma Blech" ''The Theosophist'' 66.1 (October 1944), 19.</ref><ref>"Souvenir," ''Revue Théosophique'' 41.11 (Janvier, 1930), 434-436.</ref>		: '''Aimée Blech''' (1862 - January 9, 1930) - Lecturer and writer, known for her "graceful and lucid expositions of Theosophical truths." She served in a military hospital; conducted elementary Theosophy classes in Paris for over 25 years though in constant pain from a lingering illness; and formed "The League of Unity" to promote goodwill between disciples of different Teachers.<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society" ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 169.</ref>. She translated [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti's]] [[At the Feet of the Master (book)\|''At the Feet of the Master'']] into French, and also wrote Theosophical novels under the pseudonym Lionel d'Alsace.<ref>"Called Home: Madame Zelma Blech" ''The Theosophist'' 66.1 (October 1944), 19.</ref><ref>"Souvenir," ''Revue Théosophique'' 41.11 (Janvier, 1930), 434-436.</ref>
	: '''Zelma Blech''' (1854-1944) - "A quiet strength and unfailing devotion which makes her a center of steadfastness and peace."<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society" ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 169.</ref> She engaged in [[Esoteric Section\|E. S.]] work and was involved with the [[Order of the Star in the East]].		: '''Zelma Blech''' (1854-1944) - "A quiet strength and unfailing devotion which makes her a center of steadfastness and peace."<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society" ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 169.</ref> She engaged in [[Esoteric Section\|E. S.]] work and was involved with the [[Order of the Star in the East]].

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	[[File:Charles Blech and Clara Codd going to India.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Charles Blech and Clara Codd on ship to India]]		[[File:Charles Blech and Clara Codd going to India.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Charles Blech and Clara Codd on ship to India]]
	At the point of his retirement in 1905, Charles A. Blech became a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]]<ref>''Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations of the Theosophical Society as incorporated at Madras, India, 1905''. Published online at [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/rules.htm KatinkaHesselink.net].</ref> He served jointly with [[Théophile Pascal]] as General Secretary of the French Section in 1907-1908, then took over the office in 1908 and held it until 1934. He oversaw "the construction of the impressive headquarters building situated in the heart of Paris and still owned by the TS today."<ref>"France, Theosophy in" in [~~http~~://theosophy.ph/~~encyclo~~/~~index.php?title=France,_Theosophy_in Theosopedia~~].</ref> The building at Rapp Square was dedicated during the [[World Congress of the Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|first Theosophical World Congress]] in 1921.<ref>"Called Home: Madame Zelma Blech" ''The Theosophist'' 66.1 (October 1944), 18.</ref> He visited Adyar on November 10, 1925. On [[May 8]], 1933, [[White Lotus Day]], members of his Société surprised him with a joyous celebration of the silver (25th) anniversary of his tenure as General Secretary.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>		At the point of his retirement in 1905, Charles A. Blech became a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]]<ref>''Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations of the Theosophical Society as incorporated at Madras, India, 1905''. Published online at [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/rules.htm KatinkaHesselink.net].</ref> He served jointly with [[Théophile Pascal]] as General Secretary of the French Section in 1907-1908, then took over the office in 1908 and held it until 1934. He oversaw "the construction of the impressive headquarters building situated in the heart of Paris and still owned by the TS today."<ref>"France, Theosophy in" in [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/france-theosophy Theosophy World].</ref> The building at Rapp Square was dedicated during the [[World Congress of the Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|first Theosophical World Congress]] in 1921.<ref>"Called Home: Madame Zelma Blech" ''The Theosophist'' 66.1 (October 1944), 18.</ref> He visited Adyar on November 10, 1925. On [[May 8]], 1933, [[White Lotus Day]], members of his Société surprised him with a joyous celebration of the silver (25th) anniversary of his tenure as General Secretary.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>

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	'''Charles A. Blech''' (1855-1934) was General Secretary of the Theosophical Society in France from 1908-1934. One of his most noteworthy efforts was writing '''''[http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Authors/Blech/Blech_Histoire.pdf Contribution á L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France]''''', a history of the TS in France.		'''Charles A. Blech''' (1855-1934) was General Secretary of the Theosophical Society in France from 1908-1934. One of his most noteworthy efforts was writing '''''[http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Authors/Blech/Blech_Histoire.pdf Contribution à L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France]''''', a history of the TS in France.

	== Blech family ==		== Blech family ==

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	[[File:Charles Blech 1.jpg\|left\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|Charles A. Blech]]		[[File:Charles Blech 1.jpg\|left\|190px\|thumb\|Charles A. Blech]]
	Charles A. Blech married young, at 24 years of age. After the birth of their second daughter, his wife became paralyzed. His daughters drowned in Lake Como three months after the death of their mother, but Blech found peace through [[Theosophy]], which he had just discovered. He moved back to his childhood home, and was united with his father and sisters in the work of the Theosophical Society. He traveled continually across France, Europe, and India, and was on very familiar terms with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]], [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti]], and other international figures in the Society.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>		Charles A. Blech married young, at 24 years of age. After the birth of their second daughter, his wife became paralyzed. His daughters drowned in Lake Como three months after the death of their mother, but Blech found peace through [[Theosophy]], which he had just discovered. He moved back to his childhood home, and was united with his father and sisters in the work of the Theosophical Society. He traveled continually across France, Europe, and India, and was on very familiar terms with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]], [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti]], and other international figures in the Society.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>

			[[File:Charles Blech and Clara Codd going to India.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Charles Blech and Clara Codd on ship to India]]
	At the point of his retirement in 1905, Charles A. Blech became a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]]<ref>''Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations of the Theosophical Society as incorporated at Madras, India, 1905''. Published online at [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/rules.htm KatinkaHesselink.net].</ref> He served jointly with [[Théophile Pascal]] as General Secretary of the French Section in 1907-1908, then took over the office in 1908 and held it until 1934. He oversaw "the construction of the impressive headquarters building situated in the heart of Paris and still owned by the TS today."<ref>"France, Theosophy in" in [http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=France,_Theosophy_in Theosopedia].</ref> The building at Rapp Square was dedicated during the [[World Congress of the Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|first Theosophical World Congress]] in 1921.<ref>"Called Home: Madame Zelma Blech" ''The Theosophist'' 66.1 (October 1944), 18.</ref> He visited Adyar on November 10, 1925. On [[May 8]], 1933, [[White Lotus Day]], members of his Société surprised him with a joyous celebration of the silver (25th) anniversary of his tenure as General Secretary.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>		At the point of his retirement in 1905, Charles A. Blech became a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]]<ref>''Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations of the Theosophical Society as incorporated at Madras, India, 1905''. Published online at [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/rules.htm KatinkaHesselink.net].</ref> He served jointly with [[Théophile Pascal]] as General Secretary of the French Section in 1907-1908, then took over the office in 1908 and held it until 1934. He oversaw "the construction of the impressive headquarters building situated in the heart of Paris and still owned by the TS today."<ref>"France, Theosophy in" in [http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=France,_Theosophy_in Theosopedia].</ref> The building at Rapp Square was dedicated during the [[World Congress of the Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|first Theosophical World Congress]] in 1921.<ref>"Called Home: Madame Zelma Blech" ''The Theosophist'' 66.1 (October 1944), 18.</ref> He visited Adyar on November 10, 1925. On [[May 8]], 1933, [[White Lotus Day]], members of his Société surprised him with a joyous celebration of the silver (25th) anniversary of his tenure as General Secretary.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>

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	'''Charles A. Blech''' (1855-1934) was General Secretary of the Theosophical Society in France from 1908-1934. One of his most noteworthy efforts was writing '''''[http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Blech_Histoire.pdf Contribution á L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France]''''', a history of the TS in France.		'''Charles A. Blech''' (1855-1934) was General Secretary of the Theosophical Society in France from 1908-1934. One of his most noteworthy efforts was writing '''''[http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Authors/Blech/Blech_Histoire.pdf Contribution á L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France]''''', a history of the TS in France.

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	Several members of the family are represented by articles written by or about them, according to the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]]. Most were published in [[Le Lotus Bleu (periodical)\|''Le Lotus Bleu'']], the journal of the French Section. This is a '''[http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Blech list of Blech articles]'''. Charles Blech is noted for writing a history of Theosophy in France, meticulously researched using his collection of archival documents:		Several members of the family are represented by articles written by or about them, according to the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]]. Most were published in [[Le Lotus Bleu (periodical)\|''Le Lotus Bleu'']], the journal of the French Section. This is a '''[http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Blech list of Blech articles]'''. Charles Blech is noted for writing a history of Theosophy in France, meticulously researched using his collection of archival documents:

	* '''''Contribution á L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France'''''. Paris: Éditions Adyar, 1933. ~~'''~~It ~~is available from~~ the [~~http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Blech_Histoire~~.~~pdf~~ Olcott Library].~~'''~~ Letters from [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] to early French Theosophists are provided in transcripts and some reproductions.		* '''''[http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Authors/Blech/Blech_Histoire.pdf Contribution á L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France''''']. Paris: Éditions Adyar, 1933. It has been scanned by the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]. Letters from [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] to early French Theosophists are provided in transcripts and some reproductions.

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	[[Category:Nationality French\|Blech, Charles]]		[[Category:Nationality French\|Blech, Charles]]
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	'''Charles A. Blech''' (1855-1934) was General Secretary of the Theosophical Society in France from 1908-1934. One of his most noteworthy efforts was writing '''''Contribution á L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France''''', a history of the TS in France.		'''Charles A. Blech''' (1855-1934) was General Secretary of the Theosophical Society in France from 1908-1934. One of his most noteworthy efforts was writing '''''[http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Blech_Histoire.pdf Contribution á L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France]''''', a history of the TS in France.

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			[[File:Charles Blech 1.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|Charles A. Blech]]
	Charles A. Blech married young, at 24 years of age. After the birth of their second daughter, his wife became paralyzed. His daughters drowned in Lake Como three months after the death of their mother, but Blech found peace through [[Theosophy]], which he had just discovered. He moved back to his childhood home, and was united with his father and sisters in the work of the Theosophical Society. He traveled continually across France, Europe, and India, and was on very familiar terms with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]], [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti]], and other international figures in the Society.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>		Charles A. Blech married young, at 24 years of age. After the birth of their second daughter, his wife became paralyzed. His daughters drowned in Lake Como three months after the death of their mother, but Blech found peace through [[Theosophy]], which he had just discovered. He moved back to his childhood home, and was united with his father and sisters in the work of the Theosophical Society. He traveled continually across France, Europe, and India, and was on very familiar terms with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]], [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti]], and other international figures in the Society.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>

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	Several members of the family are represented by articles written by or about them, according to the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]]. Most were published in [[Le Lotus Bleu (periodical)\|''Le Lotus Bleu'']], the journal of the French Section. This is a '''[http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Blech list of Blech articles]'''. Charles Blech is noted for writing a history of Theosophy in France, meticulously researched using his collection of archival documents:		Several members of the family are represented by articles written by or about them, according to the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]]. Most were published in [[Le Lotus Bleu (periodical)\|''Le Lotus Bleu'']], the journal of the French Section. This is a '''[http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Blech list of Blech articles]'''. Charles Blech is noted for writing a history of Theosophy in France, meticulously researched using his collection of archival documents:

	* '''''Contribution á L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France'''''. Paris: Éditions Adyar, 1933. '''It is available from the [http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Blech_Histoire.pdf Olcott Library].'''		* '''''Contribution á L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France'''''. Paris: Éditions Adyar, 1933. '''It is available from the [http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Blech_Histoire.pdf Olcott Library].''' Letters from [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] to early French Theosophists are provided in transcripts and some reproductions.

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	== Theosophical Society work ==		== Theosophical Society work ==
	[[File:Charles Blech 1.jpg\|left\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|Charles A. Blech]]		[[File:Charles Blech 1.jpg\|left\|190px\|thumb\|Charles A. Blech]]
	Charles A. Blech married young, at 24 years of age. After the birth of their second daughter, his wife became paralyzed. His daughters drowned in Lake Como three months after the death of their mother, but Blech found peace through [[Theosophy]], which he had just discovered. He moved back to his childhood home, and was united with his father and sisters in the work of the Theosophical Society. He traveled continually across France, Europe, and India, and was on very familiar terms with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]], [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti]], and other international figures in the Society.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>		Charles A. Blech married young, at 24 years of age. After the birth of their second daughter, his wife became paralyzed. His daughters drowned in Lake Como three months after the death of their mother, but Blech found peace through [[Theosophy]], which he had just discovered. He moved back to his childhood home, and was united with his father and sisters in the work of the Theosophical Society. He traveled continually across France, Europe, and India, and was on very familiar terms with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]], [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti]], and other international figures in the Society.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>

			[[File:Charles Blech and Clara Codd going to India.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Charles Blech and Clara Codd on ship to India]]
	At the point of his retirement in 1905, Charles A. Blech became a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]]<ref>''Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations of the Theosophical Society as incorporated at Madras, India, 1905''. Published online at [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/rules.htm KatinkaHesselink.net].</ref> He served jointly with [[Théophile Pascal]] as General Secretary of the French Section in 1907-1908, then took over the office in 1908 and held it until 1934. He oversaw "the construction of the impressive headquarters building situated in the heart of Paris and still owned by the TS today."<ref>"France, Theosophy in" in [http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=France,_Theosophy_in Theosopedia].</ref> The building at Rapp Square was dedicated during the [[World Congress of the Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|first Theosophical World Congress]] in 1921.<ref>"Called Home: Madame Zelma Blech" ''The Theosophist'' 66.1 (October 1944), 18.</ref> He visited Adyar on November 10, 1925. On [[May 8]], 1933, [[White Lotus Day]], members of his Société surprised him with a joyous celebration of the silver (25th) anniversary of his tenure as General Secretary.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>		At the point of his retirement in 1905, Charles A. Blech became a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]]<ref>''Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations of the Theosophical Society as incorporated at Madras, India, 1905''. Published online at [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/rules.htm KatinkaHesselink.net].</ref> He served jointly with [[Théophile Pascal]] as General Secretary of the French Section in 1907-1908, then took over the office in 1908 and held it until 1934. He oversaw "the construction of the impressive headquarters building situated in the heart of Paris and still owned by the TS today."<ref>"France, Theosophy in" in [http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=France,_Theosophy_in Theosopedia].</ref> The building at Rapp Square was dedicated during the [[World Congress of the Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|first Theosophical World Congress]] in 1921.<ref>"Called Home: Madame Zelma Blech" ''The Theosophist'' 66.1 (October 1944), 18.</ref> He visited Adyar on November 10, 1925. On [[May 8]], 1933, [[White Lotus Day]], members of his Société surprised him with a joyous celebration of the silver (25th) anniversary of his tenure as General Secretary.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>

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	== Theosophical Society work ==		== Theosophical Society work ==
			[[File:Charles Blech 1.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|Charles A. Blech]]
	Charles A. Blech married young, at 24 years of age. After the birth of their second daughter, his wife became paralyzed. His daughters drowned in Lake Como three months after the death of their mother, but Blech found peace through [[Theosophy]], which he had just discovered. He moved back to his childhood home, and was united with his father and sisters in the work of the Theosophical Society. He traveled continually across France, Europe, and India, and was on very familiar terms with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]], [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti]], and other international figures in the Society.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>		Charles A. Blech married young, at 24 years of age. After the birth of their second daughter, his wife became paralyzed. His daughters drowned in Lake Como three months after the death of their mother, but Blech found peace through [[Theosophy]], which he had just discovered. He moved back to his childhood home, and was united with his father and sisters in the work of the Theosophical Society. He traveled continually across France, Europe, and India, and was on very familiar terms with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]], [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti\|Krishnamurti]], and other international figures in the Society.<ref>"A Charles Blech," ''Revue Théosophique'' 45.1 (Mars, 1934), 34-36.</ref>