Walter R. Old
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.
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 Canadian Theosophical Association.
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.