Katherine Tingley - Revision history

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	[[File:Katherine Tingley.jpg\|right\|~~220px~~\|thumb\|Katherine Tingley]]		[[File:Katherine Tingley 1.jpg\|right\|210px\|thumb\|Katherine Tingley]]
	'''Katherine Augusta Westcott Tingley''' was the successor to [[William Quan Judge]] in the leadership of the [[Theosophical Society in America (Judge)\|Theosophical Society in America]], which she merged with the [[Universal Brotherhood (organization)\|Universal Brotherhood]] to form the [[Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. She is best known for establishing the [[Point Loma]] community in San Diego.		'''Katherine Augusta Westcott Tingley''' was the successor to [[William Quan Judge]] in the leadership of the [[Theosophical Society in America (Judge)\|Theosophical Society in America]], which she merged with the [[Universal Brotherhood (organization)\|Universal Brotherhood]] to form the [[Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. She is best known for establishing the [[Point Loma]] community in San Diego.

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	Mrs. Tingley was born [[July 6]], 1847, Newbury, Massachusetts, to James P. and Susan Westcott. She was a social worker and did relief and emergency hospital work during the Spanish American War. She was later instrumental in opening hospitals in Cuba and the Philippines. Mrs. Tingley worked with children, particularly orphans, throughout her career.		Mrs. Tingley was born [[July 6]], 1847, Newbury, Massachusetts, to James P. and Susan Westcott. She was a social worker and did relief and emergency hospital work during the Spanish American War. She was later instrumental in opening hospitals in Cuba and the Philippines. Mrs. Tingley worked with children, particularly orphans, throughout her career.

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	== Introduction to the Theosophical Society ==		== Introduction to the Theosophical Society ==

	While working in New York, Mrs. Tingley met [[William Quan Judge.]] She joined the Theosophical Society on October 13, 1894.		While working in New York, Mrs. Tingley met [[William Quan Judge]]. She joined the Theosophical Society on October 13, 1894.

	== Successor to William Quan Judge ==		== Successor to William Quan Judge ==

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	* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.		* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.
	* Whiting, Lilian. '''''[https://archive.org/details/katherine-tingley-theosophist-and-humanitarian Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian]'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 24 pages.		* Whiting, Lilian. '''''[https://archive.org/details/katherine-tingley-theosophist-and-humanitarian Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian]'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 24 pages.
			* Whiting, Lilan. '''''[https://archive.org/details/katherine-tingley-and-her-raja-yoga-system-of-education Katherine Tingley and Her Raja Yoga System of Education]'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 24 pages.

	=== Video ===		=== Video ===

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	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==

	~~=== Books and pamphlets ===~~
	* Ashcraft, W. Michael. ''The Dawn of the New Cycle: Point Loma Theosophists and American Culture''. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2002.
	* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.
	* Whiting, Lilian. '''''[https://archive.org/details/katherine-tingley-theosophist-and-humanitarian Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian]'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 24 pages.

	=== Articles ===		=== Articles ===
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	* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.		* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.
	* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/tingley-katherine-augusta Tingley, Katherine Augusta] in Theosophy World.		* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/tingley-katherine-augusta Tingley, Katherine Augusta] in Theosophy World.

			=== Books and pamphlets ===
			* Ashcraft, W. Michael. ''The Dawn of the New Cycle: Point Loma Theosophists and American Culture''. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2002.
			* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.
			* Whiting, Lilian. '''''[https://archive.org/details/katherine-tingley-theosophist-and-humanitarian Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian]'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 24 pages.

	=== Video ===		=== Video ===

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	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==

	=== Books ===		=== Books and pamphlets ===
	* Ashcraft, W. Michael. ''The Dawn of the New Cycle: Point Loma Theosophists and American Culture''. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2002.		* Ashcraft, W. Michael. ''The Dawn of the New Cycle: Point Loma Theosophists and American Culture''. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2002.
	* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.		* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.
			* Whiting, Lilian. '''''[https://archive.org/details/katherine-tingley-theosophist-and-humanitarian Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian]'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 24 pages.

	=== Articles ===		=== Articles ===

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	== Writings ==		== Writings ==

	Mrs. Tingley served as editor of several periodicals, including [[The Theosophical Path (periodical)\|''The Theosophical Path'']] and [[The New Way (periodical)\|''The New Way'']].		=== Articles ===
	The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists ~~6 articles under the name~~ [~~http~~://~~www.austheos~~.org.au/~~cgi-bin~~/~~ui-csvsearch.pl~~?~~search~~=~~Katherine+A.+~~Tingley&~~method~~=~~perfect~~ Katherine A. Tingley], and she may have contributed more anonymously. ~~There are also 125 articles under the name [http://www.theosophy.wiki/mywiki/index.php?title~~=~~Union_Index_of_Theosophical_Periodicals Katherine Tingley] that are reprints of her writings~~ and ~~lectures, mostly in [[Sunrise (periodical)\|''Sunrise'']] magazine.~~		Mrs. Tingley served as editor of several periodicals, including [[The Theosophical Path (periodical)\|''The Theosophical Path'']] and [[The New Way (periodical)\|''The New Way'']]. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Tingley&s=author 161 articles by Katherine A. Tingley]''', and she may have contributed more anonymously.

			=== Books and pamphlets ===

	She also wrote several books and compilations of speeches:		She also wrote several books and compilations of speeches:
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	* '''''The Mysteries of the Heart Doctrine'''''. Point Loma, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1902. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY,K_Mysteries_of_the_Heart_Doctrine_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]		* '''''The Mysteries of the Heart Doctrine'''''. Point Loma, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1902. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY,K_Mysteries_of_the_Heart_Doctrine_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]
	* '''''The Wisdom of the Heart'''''. San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY_K_The_Wisdom_of_the_Heart_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]		* '''''The Wisdom of the Heart'''''. San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY_K_The_Wisdom_of_the_Heart_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]
	[[File:Tingley engraving - Ft Wayne News June 2 1900.jpg\|210px\|right\|thumb\|Engraving from ''Fort Wayne News'', June 2, 1900]]		[[File:Tingley engraving - Ft Wayne News June 2 1900.jpg\|210px\|right\|thumb\|Engraving from ''Fort Wayne News'', June 2, 1900]]

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			[[File:Katherine Tingley.jpg\|right\|220px\|thumb\|Katherine Tingley]]
	'''Katherine Augusta Westcott Tingley''' was the successor to [[William Quan Judge]] in the leadership of the [[Theosophical Society in America (Judge)\|Theosophical Society in America]], which she merged with the [[Universal Brotherhood (organization)\|Universal Brotherhood]] to form the [[Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. She is best known for establishing the [[Point Loma]] community in San Diego.		'''Katherine Augusta Westcott Tingley''' was the successor to [[William Quan Judge]] in the leadership of the [[Theosophical Society in America (Judge)\|Theosophical Society in America]], which she merged with the [[Universal Brotherhood (organization)\|Universal Brotherhood]] to form the [[Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. She is best known for establishing the [[Point Loma]] community in San Diego.

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	== Introduction to the Theosophical Society ==		== Introduction to the Theosophical Society ==
	While working in New York, Mrs. Tingley met WQ Judge. She joined the Theosophical Society on October 13, 1894.
			While working in New York, Mrs. Tingley met [[William Quan Judge.]] She joined the Theosophical Society on October 13, 1894.

	== Successor to William Quan Judge ==		== Successor to William Quan Judge ==
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	== Point Loma community ==		== Point Loma community ==

	On [[February 13]], 1900, she transferred the Society's international headquarters from New York City to the new colony at [[ Point Loma]].		On [[February 13]], 1900, she transferred the Society's international headquarters from New York City to the new colony at [[ Point Loma]].

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	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==

			=== Books ===
	* Ashcraft, W. Michael. ''The Dawn of the New Cycle: Point Loma Theosophists and American Culture''. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2002.		* Ashcraft, W. Michael. ''The Dawn of the New Cycle: Point Loma Theosophists and American Culture''. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2002.
	* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.		* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.
	* Stevenson, Gertrude. "Katherine Tingley Explains Her Work and Aims: An Interview." ''The Boston Herald.'' (~~Septmber~~ 21, 1913). ~~Originallly~~ titled "Newburyport Girl Evolves Amazing New Educational System: Katherine Tingley Here Explains Life Work and Aims." Reprinted in ''Sunrise'' magazine, April/May 1998. Available at [http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/theos/th-ktgs.htm Theosophy Northwest web page].
			=== Articles ===
			* Stevenson, Gertrude. "Katherine Tingley Explains Her Work and Aims: An Interview." ''The Boston Herald.'' (September 21, 1913). Originally titled "Newburyport Girl Evolves Amazing New Educational System: Katherine Tingley Here Explains Life Work and Aims." Reprinted in ''Sunrise'' magazine, April/May 1998. Available at [http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/theos/th-ktgs.htm Theosophy Northwest web page].
	* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley and Her Raja-Yoga System of Education''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.		* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley and Her Raja-Yoga System of Education''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.
	* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.		* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.
	* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/tingley-katherine-augusta Tingley, Katherine Augusta] in Theosophy World.		* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/tingley-katherine-augusta Tingley, Katherine Augusta] in Theosophy World.

			=== Video ===
			* '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yinslW8RSIY Exploring the Theosophical Society and American Metaphysical Religion]''' by Ronnie Pontiac. March 9, 2024. Posted on March 17, 2024 on Altadena Libraries YouTube channel. See minutes 17-23.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley and Her Raja-Yoga System of Education''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.		* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley and Her Raja-Yoga System of Education''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.
	* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.		* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.
			* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/tingley-katherine-augusta Tingley, Katherine Augusta] in Theosophy World.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	* '''''The Mysteries of the Heart Doctrine'''''. Point Loma, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1902. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY,K_Mysteries_of_the_Heart_Doctrine_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]		* '''''The Mysteries of the Heart Doctrine'''''. Point Loma, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1902. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY,K_Mysteries_of_the_Heart_Doctrine_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]
	* '''''The Wisdom of the Heart'''''. San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY_K_The_Wisdom_of_the_Heart_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]		* '''''The Wisdom of the Heart'''''. San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY_K_The_Wisdom_of_the_Heart_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]
			[[File:Tingley engraving - Ft Wayne News June 2 1900.jpg\|210px\|right\|thumb\|Engraving from ''Fort Wayne News'', June 2, 1900]]
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	== Introduction to the Theosophical Society ==		== Introduction to the Theosophical Society ==
			While working in New York, Mrs. Tingley met WQ Judge. She joined the Theosophical Society on October 13, 1894.

	== Successor to William Quan Judge ==		== Successor to William Quan Judge ==