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'''Walter R. Old''' was one of the earliest librarians in the [[Adyar Library and Research Centre|Adyar Library]].
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== Adyar Library ==
 
Mr. Old's name appears frequently in early issues of [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']], in brief notices about the library, such as this:
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ADYAR LIBRARY.<br>
The undersigned acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a copy of ''Manira S'âstra '' from the Hon. [[S. Subramania Iyer]]; also the gift of Rs. 30 to the Adyar Library Fund from Mr. R. Sorria Row Naidu, Masulipatam.
:::::::Walter R. Old,
::::::::Librarian.<ref>"Adyar Library," Supplement to ''The Theosophist'' 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at [http://www.theosopher.net/dzyan/theosophist/theosophist_vol_14_sep_1893.pdf Theosopher.net].</ref>
</blockquote>
 
== Theosophical work ==
 
During his time at Adyar, Mr. Old also lectured in the Indian branches:
<blockquote>
''Madanapalle''. - Mr. Old visited the Branch on July 12th and remined nearly a week. During this time he dlivered two lectures, one on the "Ethical Basis of Theosophy"; the other, "Vindication of Yoga." The meetings were presided over respectively by the District Munsiff and Tahsildar of the place. Mr. Old also presided over a meeting of th eboys of the Theosophical class attached to the Branch. This visit to the Branch will have a lasting effect for good.
<br>
:::::::R. Seshagiri Rau,
::::::::Secretary.<ref>"Indian Section Gazette," Supplement to ''The Theosophist'' 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at [http://www.theosopher.net/dzyan/theosophist/theosophist_vol_14_sep_1893.pdf Theosopher.net].</ref><ref>A '''District Munsiff''' is the judge and presiding officer over the lowest level of Indian courts dealing with civil matters. A '''Tahsildar''' (or Tehsildar) is an administrative officer dealing with collection of taxes.</ref>
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== Writings ==
 
* ''Tao Te Ching'' translation into English. Published in Madras, 1894.
* ''What is Theosophy ? A Handbook for Inquirers''. Published by Hay Nisbet, 1891.
* "The World as Object and Subject". ''Theosophical Siftings'' 5:9. Available at [http://www.theosophical.ca/resources_online_siftings_vol5.shtml Canadian Theosophical Association].
 
== Notes ==
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