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The Adyar Library and Research Centre was founded in 1886 by Colonel Olcott with a small but valuable collection of the Founders' books. Originally situated in the Headquarters building, it was shifted in 1968 to a more spacious one, better suited to its growing needs. It has always been one of the important aspects of the work at Adyar, both for members and for the public; moreover, today it is one of the well known oriental libraries in the world, dedicated to research and publication in the field of eastern civilization, philosophy and religion. It contains over 250,000 printed volumes and around 20,000 palm-leaf manuscripts from India, Sri Lanka, China, and other places, a few of which are kept on display for visitors. The printed books include rare indological publications in several languages and a fine collection of works on different religions, philosophies and cultures.<ref>"Adyar Library and Research Centre" at Theosophical Society [http://www.ts-adyar.org/content/adyar-library-and-research-centre website]</ref> | The Adyar Library and Research Centre was founded in 1886 by Colonel Olcott with a small but valuable collection of the Founders' books. Originally situated in the Headquarters building, it was shifted in 1968 to a more spacious one, better suited to its growing needs. It has always been one of the important aspects of the work at Adyar, both for members and for the public; moreover, today it is one of the well known oriental libraries in the world, dedicated to research and publication in the field of eastern civilization, philosophy and religion. It contains over 250,000 printed volumes and around 20,000 palm-leaf manuscripts from India, Sri Lanka, China, and other places, a few of which are kept on display for visitors. The printed books include rare indological publications in several languages and a fine collection of works on different religions, philosophies and cultures.<ref>"Adyar Library and Research Centre" at Theosophical Society [http://www.ts-adyar.org/content/adyar-library-and-research-centre website]</ref> | ||
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The original library was dedicated on [[December 28]], 1886 by [[Henry Steel Olcott|Colonel Olcott]]. When the building became inadequate to house the expanding collections and the work of scholars, a new structure was designed. Its construction was supervised by [[George Linton]]. On the 81st anniversary of the library's establishment, [[December 28]], 1967, President [[Nilakanta Sri Ram|Sri Ram]] dedicated the new building.<ref>"New Adyar Library Dedicated," ''The American Theosophist'' 56.2 (February 1968), 41.</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 15:29, 14 March 2014
The Adyar Library and Research Centre was founded in 1886 by Henry Steel Olcott in Adyar. According to its website,
The Adyar Library and Research Centre was founded in 1886 by Colonel Olcott with a small but valuable collection of the Founders' books. Originally situated in the Headquarters building, it was shifted in 1968 to a more spacious one, better suited to its growing needs. It has always been one of the important aspects of the work at Adyar, both for members and for the public; moreover, today it is one of the well known oriental libraries in the world, dedicated to research and publication in the field of eastern civilization, philosophy and religion. It contains over 250,000 printed volumes and around 20,000 palm-leaf manuscripts from India, Sri Lanka, China, and other places, a few of which are kept on display for visitors. The printed books include rare indological publications in several languages and a fine collection of works on different religions, philosophies and cultures.[1]
History
The original library was dedicated on December 28, 1886 by Colonel Olcott. When the building became inadequate to house the expanding collections and the work of scholars, a new structure was designed. Its construction was supervised by George Linton. On the 81st anniversary of the library's establishment, December 28, 1967, President Sri Ram dedicated the new building.[2]