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	== Theosophical Society activities ==		== Theosophical Society activities ==

	From the early 1930s when they moved to New York, the Kunzes were active in the New York Theosophical Society and various federations. In 1933, Fritz served as president of the New York Federation (later the Northeast Federation).<ref>''The American Theosophist'' 21.9 (September, 1933), 204.</ref> While Dora lectured and taught meditation, Fritz organized lectures, workshops, and conferences. He worked on research projects for the New York lodge and for the Foundation for Integrative Education, and continued his ~~involvement with~~ ''Main Currents''. Many projects involved close collaboration with Emily and John Sellon, Dora Kunz, John Kunz, Helen Zahara, Margaret Wagner, William and Shirley Nicholson, Alicia Ripple, William Beller, Alan and Ursula Mannion, Donald Trumpler, and other members of the NYTS. During this period, Kunz pushed to keep the Theosophical Society engaged with new developments in science and education; in this he found more interest and cooperation in the NYTS and Northeast Federation than in the national organization.		From the early 1930s when they moved to New York, the Kunzes were active in the New York Theosophical Society and various federations. In 1933, Fritz served as president of the New York Federation (later the Northeast Federation).<ref>''The American Theosophist'' 21.9 (September, 1933), 204.</ref> While Dora lectured and taught meditation, Fritz organized lectures, workshops, and conferences. He worked on research projects for the New York lodge and for the Foundation for Integrative Education, and continued producing his journal ''Main Currents''. Many projects involved close collaboration with Emily and John Sellon, Dora Kunz, John Kunz, Helen Zahara, Margaret Wagner, William and Shirley Nicholson, Alicia Ripple, William Beller, Alan and Ursula Mannion, Donald Trumpler, and other members of the NYTS. During this period, Kunz pushed to keep the Theosophical Society engaged with new developments in science and education; in this he found more interest and cooperation in the NYTS and Northeast Federation than in the national organization.

	== FIE and ''Main Currents in Modern Thought'' ==		== FIE and ''Main Currents in Modern Thought'' ==

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	=== Articles ===		=== Articles ===
	Mr. Kunz was a prolific writer of articles for Theosophical periodicals. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists ~~151~~ articles ~~published~~ under the name [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~austheos~~.org.au/~~cgi-bin~~/~~ui-csvsearch~~.pl?~~search~~=~~Fritz~~+~~Kunz~~&~~method~~=~~exact~~&~~header~~=~~field4 Fritz Kunz] and others~~ under the ~~initials~~ [~~http~~://~~www.austheos~~.org.au/~~cgi-bin~~/~~ui-csvsearch.pl~~?~~search~~=~~FLK~~&~~header~~=~~field4 FLK~~]. Kunz also used pseudonyms during the years 1914-1917 including L. E. Girard, E. L. Girard, S. E. Girard, and Fabius Cunctator, and probably wrote many articles anonymously when he was working for Annie Besant at Adyar.		Mr. Kunz was a prolific writer of articles for Theosophical periodicals. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists:
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Fritz+Kunz&s=author 186 articles under the name Fritz Kunz]'''.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=FLK&s=author 1 article under the initials FLK]'''.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=LE+Girard&s=author 12 articles under the name LE Girard]'''.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=EL+Girard&s=author 1 article under the name EL Girard]'''.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=SE+Girard&s=author 3 articles under the name SE Girard]'''.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Fritz+Kunz&s=title 10 articles about Fritz Kunz]'''.

			Kunz also used pseudonyms during the years 1914-1917 including L. E. Girard, E. L. Girard, S. E. Girard, and Fabius Cunctator, and probably wrote many articles anonymously when he was working for Annie Besant at Adyar.

	He also contributed many articles to popular magazines and academic journals.		He also contributed many articles to popular magazines and academic journals.

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	When science has exploited everything that it knows, it will show that the universe is harmonic, is charged with principle, and that ethics are not the function of some kind of human decisions. – Fritz Kunz, "Science, Civilization and Human Affairs" [lecture]<ref>Fritz Kunz, "Science, Civilization and Human Affairs" [lecture] Kunz Family Collection. Records Series 25.01. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>		When science has exploited everything that it knows, it will show that the universe is harmonic, is charged with principle, and that ethics are not the function of some kind of human decisions. – Fritz Kunz, "Science, Civilization and Human Affairs" [lecture]<ref>Fritz Kunz, "Science, Civilization and Human Affairs" [lecture] Kunz Family Collection. Records Series 25.01. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

			[[File:Kunz children.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Fritz Kunz, left, with older siblings. Image from TSA Archives.]]
	== Early years ==		== Early years ==
	~~[[File:Kunz children.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Fritz Kunz, left, with older siblings. Image from TSA Archives.]]~~
	Frederick L. Kunz was born on [[May 16]], 1888 in Freeport, Illinois. He was the twelfth and last child of Frederick John Kunz and Susan R. Knecht Kunz, who were naturalized citizens of German birth. He was usually known as Fritz. Not all of the children survived until adulthood, and the ones shown in the photograph at right are those with whom he spent the most time. From right to left, in descending age, are Alma, Minna, Bill, Litta, Sue, and Fritz.		Frederick L. Kunz was born on [[May 16]], 1888 in Freeport, Illinois. He was the twelfth and last child of Frederick John Kunz and Susan R. Knecht Kunz, who were naturalized citizens of German birth. He was usually known as Fritz. Not all of the children survived until adulthood, and the ones shown in the photograph at right are those with whom he spent the most time. From right to left, in descending age, are Alma, Minna, Bill, Litta, Sue, and Fritz.

	Both parents and several older siblings became members of the Theosophical Society soon after attending the [[World's Parliament of Religions (1893)\|World's Parliament of Religions in 1893]] in Chicago, and were active in the Freeport Lodge. Fritz was only five years old in the year of the Parliament, and was not allowed to attend, but he was soon engaged in the service of Theosophy by helping with the office work of the lodge. He became a member in 1902. TS lecturers visited the Kunz family in Freeport, and Fritz became acquainted with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles W. Leadbeater]].		Both parents and several older siblings became members of the Theosophical Society soon after attending the [[World's Parliament of Religions (1893)\|World's Parliament of Religions in 1893]] in Chicago, and were active in the Freeport Lodge. Fritz was only five years old in the year of the Parliament, and was not allowed to attend, but he was soon engaged in the service of Theosophy by helping with the office work of the lodge. He became a member in 1902. TS lecturers visited the Kunz family in Freeport, and Fritz became acquainted with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles W. Leadbeater]].

			[[File:Leadbeater and secretaries.jpg\|right\|220px\|thumb\|Fritz with Leadbeater and Basil Hodgson-Smith, Octagon House, Adyar]]
	==Travels with Charles Leadbeater ==		==Travels with Charles Leadbeater ==
	In 1903 Fritz visited Leadbeater in California, and in 1904 traveled with him on the East coast. In 1905-1906 they went to Hawaii, Samoa, Australia, India, Burma, Ceylon, and Egypt on an extended lecture tour, and home by way of Italy, France, and London. Fritz and a young Englishman, [[Basil Hodgson-Smith]], worked as secretaries to assist Leadbeater with correspondence.<ref>Fritz wrote frequent and detailed letters to his family, which are preserved in the Kunz Family Collection, Records Series 25.01, Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>		In 1903 Fritz visited Leadbeater in California, and in 1904 traveled with him on the East coast. In 1905-1906 they went to Hawaii, Samoa, Australia, India, Burma, Ceylon, and Egypt on an extended lecture tour, and home by way of Italy, France, and London. Fritz and a young Englishman, [[Basil Hodgson-Smith]], worked as secretaries to assist Leadbeater with correspondence.<ref>Fritz wrote frequent and detailed letters to his family, which are preserved in the Kunz Family Collection, Records Series 25.01, Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

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	== Recorded lectures ==		== Recorded lectures ==
	Some lectures are available on compact disc for loan from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]~~] and for purchase from the [http://www.questbooks.net/authors.cfm?letter=k Theosophical Publishing House~~]:		Some lectures are available on compact disc for loan from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]:

	* "Akasha". 1970.		* "Akasha". 1970.

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	* '''[https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/in-profound-gratitude In Profound Gratitude]''' by Edward Abdill. Reprinted from ''The Quest'' 92.3 (May-June, 2004): 88.		* '''[https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/in-profound-gratitude In Profound Gratitude]''' by Edward Abdill. Reprinted from ''The Quest'' 92.3 (May-June, 2004): 88.
	* '''"Theosophists Who Changed My Life"'''. Audiorecording, 1996. Available from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]. Four theosophists remember others who influenced their lives, including a remembrance of Fritz Kunz by his son, John Kunz.		* '''"Theosophists Who Changed My Life"'''. Audiorecording, 1996. Available from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]. Four theosophists remember others who influenced their lives, including a remembrance of Fritz Kunz by his son, John Kunz.
			* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/kunz-fritz Kunz, Fritz] in Theosophy World.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==
	* '''Kunz Family Collection'''. Records Series 25.01. Theosophical Society in America Archives. Archival records from the personal lives of Fritz, Dora, and John Kunz, including papers of Basil Hodgson-Smith.		* '''Kunz Family Collection'''. Records Series 25.01. Theosophical Society in America Archives. Archival records from the personal lives of Fritz, Dora, and John Kunz, including papers of Basil Hodgson-Smith.
	* '''[~~http~~://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/~~1458#~~ In Profound Gratitude]''' by Edward Abdill. Reprinted from ''The Quest'' 92.3 (May-June, 2004): 88.		* '''[https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/in-profound-gratitude In Profound Gratitude]''' by Edward Abdill. Reprinted from ''The Quest'' 92.3 (May-June, 2004): 88.
	* '''"Theosophists Who Changed My Life"'''. Audiorecording, 1996. Available from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]. Four theosophists remember others who influenced their lives, including a remembrance of Fritz Kunz by his son, John Kunz.		* '''"Theosophists Who Changed My Life"'''. Audiorecording, 1996. Available from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]. Four theosophists remember others who influenced their lives, including a remembrance of Fritz Kunz by his son, John Kunz.

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	== Meeting Dora van Gelder ==		== Meeting Dora van Gelder ==
	[[File:Bon voyage.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|A. P. Warrington, Marie Poutz, ~~Nita~~, Fritz, Krishnamurti]]		[[File:Bon voyage.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|A. P. Warrington, Marie Poutz, Nitya, Fritz, Krishnamurti]]
	Kunz first visited Sydney, Australia in 1922 when he and [[A. P. Warrington]] stayed with the van Gelder family. [[Annie Besant]] had asked for their assistance during a crisis of the Theosophical Society in Australia in which 600 out of the 900 members in Sydney left to form the [[Independent Theosophical Society]] under the leadership of [[T. H. Martyn]]. Fritz then escorted the ailing [[Jiddu Nityananda]] and his famous brother [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] to Ojai, California, where the dry climate would be healthier.		Kunz first visited Sydney, Australia in 1922 when he and [[A. P. Warrington]] stayed with the van Gelder family. [[Annie Besant]] had asked for their assistance during a crisis of the Theosophical Society in Australia in which 600 out of the 900 members in Sydney left to form the [[Independent Theosophical Society]] under the leadership of [[T. H. Martyn]]. Fritz then escorted the ailing [[Jiddu Nityananda]] and his famous brother [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] to Ojai, California, where the dry climate would be healthier.

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	== Meeting Dora van Gelder ==		== Meeting Dora van Gelder ==
	[[File:Bon voyage.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|A. P. ~~Warringont~~, Marie Poutz, Nita, Fritz, Krishnamurti]]		[[File:Bon voyage.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|A. P. Warrington, Marie Poutz, Nita, Fritz, Krishnamurti]]
	Kunz first visited Sydney, Australia in 1922 when he and [[A. P. Warrington]] stayed with the van Gelder family. [[Annie Besant]] had asked for their assistance during a crisis of the Theosophical Society in Australia in which 600 out of the 900 members in Sydney left to form the [[Independent Theosophical Society]] under the leadership of [[T. H. Martyn]]. Fritz then escorted the ailing [[Jiddu Nityananda]] and his famous brother [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] to Ojai, California, where the dry climate would be healthier.		Kunz first visited Sydney, Australia in 1922 when he and [[A. P. Warrington]] stayed with the van Gelder family. [[Annie Besant]] had asked for their assistance during a crisis of the Theosophical Society in Australia in which 600 out of the 900 members in Sydney left to form the [[Independent Theosophical Society]] under the leadership of [[T. H. Martyn]]. Fritz then escorted the ailing [[Jiddu Nityananda]] and his famous brother [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] to Ojai, California, where the dry climate would be healthier.

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	[[File:Fritz Kunz flyer.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|right\|Publicity flyer. Image from TSA Archives.]]		[[File:Fritz Kunz flyer.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|right\|Publicity flyer. Image from TSA Archives.]]

	== Lecturing in the United States ==		== Lecturing in the United States ==
	The early 1920s were a busy time for Kunz. For several years he worked in the United States for the [[Order of the Star in the East]], supporting the idea of [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] as the [[World Teacher]]. In great demand as a lecturer, Kunz crisscrossed the country making "lantern slide" presentations about Theosophy, India, education, science, and many other subjects. Reviewers acclaimed his skill as a speaker in addressing civic groups, clubs, students, and Theosophical lodges, and his activities were regularly reported in [[The Messenger (periodical)\|''The Messenger'']]. He organized [[Young Theosophists\|Young Theosophist]] groups and frequently spoke to youth. Many of his non-Theosophical speaking engagements were arranged and publicized through speakers bureaus.		The early 1920s were a busy time for Kunz. For several years he worked in the United States for the [[Order of the Star in the East]], supporting the idea of [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] as the [[World Teacher]]. In great demand as a lecturer, Kunz crisscrossed the country making "lantern slide" presentations about Theosophy, India, education, science, and many other subjects. Reviewers acclaimed his skill as a speaker in addressing civic groups, clubs, students, and Theosophical lodges, and his activities were regularly reported in [[The Messenger (periodical)\|''The Messenger'']]. He organized [[Young Theosophists\|Young Theosophist]] groups and frequently spoke to youth. Many of his non-Theosophical speaking engagements were arranged and publicized through speakers bureaus.

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	[[Category:Nationality American\|Kunz, Fritz]]		[[Category:Nationality American\|Kunz, Fritz]]
	[[Category:TS Adyar\|Kunz, Fritz]]		[[Category:TS Adyar\|Kunz, Fritz]]
			[[Category:Krotona Hollywood\|Kunz, Fritz]]
	[[Category:People\|Kunz, Fritz]]		[[Category:People\|Kunz, Fritz]]

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	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==
	* '''Kunz Family Collection'''. Records Series 25.01. Theosophical Society in America Archives. Archival records from the personal lives of Fritz, Dora, and John Kunz.		* '''Kunz Family Collection'''. Records Series 25.01. Theosophical Society in America Archives. Archival records from the personal lives of Fritz, Dora, and John Kunz, including papers of Basil Hodgson-Smith.
	* '''[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1458# In Profound Gratitude]''' by Edward Abdill. Reprinted from ''The Quest'' 92.3 (May-June, 2004): 88.		* '''[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1458# In Profound Gratitude]''' by Edward Abdill. Reprinted from ''The Quest'' 92.3 (May-June, 2004): 88.
	* '''"Theosophists Who Changed My Life"'''. Audiorecording, 1996. Available from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]. Four theosophists remember others who influenced their lives, including a remembrance of Fritz Kunz by his son, John Kunz.		* '''"Theosophists Who Changed My Life"'''. Audiorecording, 1996. Available from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]. Four theosophists remember others who influenced their lives, including a remembrance of Fritz Kunz by his son, John Kunz.

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	[[Category:TS Adyar\|Kunz, Fritz]]		[[Category:TS Adyar\|Kunz, Fritz]]
			[[Category:Krotona Hollywood\|Kunz, Fritz]]
	[[Category:People\|Kunz, Fritz]]		[[Category:People\|Kunz, Fritz]]