Ann Kerr

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Ann Kerr as President

Ann Kerr Wylie Greene was an American Theosophist who served in many roles in the Theosophical Society in America, the American Section of the Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India. She was National Secretary from 1960 to 1972, and took on the position of President for the years 1974-1975.

Young Ann Kerr

Early years

Ann Kerr was born in 1905. She became a member of the Theosophical Society in 1924.

Ann Kerr and friend working in garden at Olcott, 1940s.

Theosophical work

Ann Kerr operating Sound Scriber at convention, early 1950s

Term as President

When TSA President Joy Mills was asked to become the Vice President of the international Theosophical Society, Ann Kerr was asked to fill out her term. From 1974 to 1975, she served in that capacity. The year 1975 was highly significant in the Theosophical Movement, as it marked the 100th anniversary of the Founding of the Theosophical Society. A centenary gathering was held in New York City, and the Theosophical Society in America took a leading role in making arrangements for the celebration.

Writings

Ann Kerr contributed articles to The American Theosophist and other Theosophical periodicals. According to the Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals, she authored 40 article under the name Ann Kerr, and 26 under the name Ann Wylie.