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

"She served as Assistant Recording Secretary at the International Headquarters at Adyar where she spent a few years and which she loved very much."
From 1954 to 1959, and again from 1967 to 1970, Mrs. Wylie had the honor of serving on the General Council of the Theosophical Society, its governing body. She was nominated by President N. Sri Ram.

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.

Later years

"When she became Vice-President of the Krotona Institute in 1975 she gave a new impetus to the Centre." "On 11 October 1991, Ann Kerr Greene passed away peacefully in hoer home at Krotona, California... Many will remember her with admiration and deep affection."

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.