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{{DISPLAYTITLE: ''The International Theosophical Year | [[File:Year Book 1937.jpg|right|210px|thumb|1937 edition]] | ||
[[File:Year Book 19371 ad.jpg|right|260px|thumb|Advertisement in Nov. 1936 ''The Theosophist'']] | |||
{{DISPLAYTITLE: ''The International Theosophical Year Book'' (periodical)}} | |||
'''The International Theosophical Year Book''' was a serial publication issued by the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India]] for six years - 1937-1942 during the administration of [[George S. Arundale]]. The focus of the year book was to provide the status and activities of the Adyar Society throughout the world, and it also served as a fact book and almanac. | '''The International Theosophical Year Book''' was a serial publication issued by the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India]] for six years - 1937-1942 - during the administration of [[George S. Arundale]]. The focus of the year book was to provide the status and activities of the Adyar Society throughout the world, and it also served as a fact book and almanac. This series is particularly valuable for its glimpses into the status of each national section leading into Second World War. Little mention is made of other organizations in the broader [[Theosophical Movement]]. | ||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
The contents of the year books varied somewhat from year to year according to the needs of the organization. The first issue in 1937 had these departments: | The contents of the year books varied somewhat from year to year according to the needs of the organization. The first issue in 1937 had these departments: | ||
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:# From the Editor | {{Col-break|width=28%}} | ||
:# The World's Calendars | :# '''From the Editor''' | ||
:# The Theosophical Society and Its Objects | :# '''The World's Calendars''' | ||
:# What Is My Policy? by the President | :# '''The Theosophical Society and Its Objects''' | ||
:# The International Headquarters, Adyar | :# '''What Is My Policy? by the President''' | ||
:# Gazetteer of the World | :# '''The International Headquarters, Adyar''' | ||
:# History of the Theosophical Society | :# '''Gazetteer of the World''' | ||
:# Theosophy Throughout the World | :# '''History of the Theosophical Society''' | ||
: | :# '''Theosophy Throughout the World''' | ||
: | {{Col-break|width=36%}} | ||
: | :9. '''Chronicle of Events in the Theosophical Society: 1975-1900''' | ||
: | :10. '''The Theosophical Order of Service''' | ||
: | :11. '''Theosophical World Congresses and Jubilees''' | ||
: | :12. '''Theosophy's Classic Literature''' | ||
: | :13. '''Youth Activities''' | ||
: | :14. '''Founders and Presidents of the T.S.''' | ||
:15. '''Who's Who in the Theosophical Society''' | |||
:16. '''Advertising Pages''' | |||
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== Digital versions == | == Digital versions == | ||
The [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]] | The [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]] digitized the series: | ||
::1937 | ::'''[https://archive.org/details/YearBook1937_201903 1937]''' | ||
::1938 | ::'''[https://archive.org/details/YearBook1938_201903 1938]''' | ||
::1939 | ::'''[https://archive.org/details/YearBook1939_201903 1939]''' | ||
::1940 | ::'''[https://archive.org/details/YearBook1940_201903 1940]''' | ||
::1941 | ::'''[https://archive.org/details/YearBook1941_201903 1941]''' | ||
::1942 | ::'''[https://archive.org/details/YearBook1942_201903 1942]''' | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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[[Category:Periodicals|The International Theosophical Year Book]] | [[Category:Periodicals|The International Theosophical Year Book]] | ||
[[Category:TS Adyar|The International Theosophical Year Book]] | [[Category:TS Adyar|The International Theosophical Year Book]] | ||
[[Category:Research tools|The International Theosophical Year Book]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:32, 11 March 2020
The International Theosophical Year Book was a serial publication issued by the Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India for six years - 1937-1942 - during the administration of George S. Arundale. The focus of the year book was to provide the status and activities of the Adyar Society throughout the world, and it also served as a fact book and almanac. This series is particularly valuable for its glimpses into the status of each national section leading into Second World War. Little mention is made of other organizations in the broader Theosophical Movement.
Contents
The contents of the year books varied somewhat from year to year according to the needs of the organization. The first issue in 1937 had these departments:
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Digital versions
The Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library digitized the series: