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'''Walter R. Old''' was one of the earliest librarians in the [[Adyar Library and Research Centre|Adyar Library]]. | '''Walter R. Old''' was one of the earliest librarians in the [[Adyar Library and Research Centre|Adyar Library]]. | ||
== 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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::::::::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> | ::::::::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> | ||
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== Theosophical work == | |||
During his time at Adyar, Mr. Old also lectured in the Indian branches: | |||
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''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. | |||
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::::::::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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Revision as of 18:09, 27 August 2012
Walter R. Old was one of the earliest librarians in the Adyar Library.
Adyar Library
Mr. Old's name appears frequently in early issues of The Theosophist, in brief notices about the library, such as this:
ADYAR LIBRARY.
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.[1]
Theosophical work
During his time at Adyar, Mr. Old also lectured in the Indian branches:
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.
Notes
- ↑ "Adyar Library," Supplement to The Theosophist 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at Theosopher.net.
- ↑ "Indian Section Gazette," Supplement to The Theosophist 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at Theosopher.net.
- ↑ 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.