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Mrs. Tingley was born [[July 6]], 1847, Newbury, Massachusetts. | |||
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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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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 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. | |||
Her books include: | |||
* '''''The Path of the Mystic'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1922. Compiled by Grace Frances Knoche. 185 pages. Available at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/3834457.html Hathitrust]. | * '''''The Path of the Mystic'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1922. Compiled by Grace Frances Knoche. 185 pages. Available at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/3834457.html Hathitrust]. | ||
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ARTICLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
ARTICLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Katherine Augusta Westcott Tingley was the successor to William Quan Judge in the leadership of the Theosophical Society in America, which she merged with the Universal Brotherhood to form the Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society. She is best known for establishing the Point Loma community in San Diego.
Early years
Mrs. Tingley was born July 6, 1847, Newbury, Massachusetts.
Introduction to the Theosophical Society
Successor to William Quan Judge
Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society
International travels
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.
Raja Yoga schools
Later years
Writings
Mrs. Tingley served as editor of several periodicals, including The Theosophical Path and The New Way. The Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals lists 6 articles under the name Katherine A. Tingley, and she may have contributed more anonymously. There are also 125 articles under the name Katherine Tingley that are reprints of her writings and lectures.
Her books include:
- The Path of the Mystic. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1922. Compiled by Grace Frances Knoche. 185 pages. Available at Hathitrust.
Additional resources
- 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.
- 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 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: Theosophist and Humanitarian. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.