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''Anita Henkel'' was a national lecturer for the [[Theosophical Society in America]] during the 1930s and 1940s.
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== Early life and career ==
== Theosophical Society involvement ==
Theosophical Society lecturer Max Wardall and Anita's brother Frederick E. Henkel sponsored her for membership in the Oklahoma City Lodge on October 5, 1916.<ref>Membership Ledger Cards Roll 8. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>
In 1933, Miss Henkel was recruited to work with [[Pieter K. Roest|Dr. Pieter K. Roest]] in the '''Greater America Plan'''. That name was derived from the concept that the Theosophical Society could contribute to developing a "greater America" by working at the local level, in a local circle of influence, to bring blessing, nobility, and unity to the United States.<ref>Pieter K. Roest, "The 'Greater America Plan'" ''The American Theosophist'' 21.9 (September 1933), 194.</ref> Practical suggestions for lodge improvement were to be disseminated throughout the nation by means of lectures, workshops, and written materials. For three years the two coworkers traveled across the United States to work with branches [lodges] of the  Society that were depleted financially and energetically from the Great Depression and its social upheavals.<ref>"Dr. Pieter K. Roest – Field Director," ''The American Theosophist'' 21.9 (September 1933), 194, 212).</ref> Other national lecturers who assisted them included [[L. W. Rogers]], [[Nina Pickett|Dr. Nina E. Pickett]], [[Charles Hampton|Bishop Charles Hampton]], and Fred Werth. Setting up the Florida Federation in 1934 was one of Miss Henkel's most useful contributions. Even after the Greater America Plan was discontinued, she was still one of the most prominent and popular lecturers in the American Section.
== Travel to Adyar headquarters ==
In 1938 Miss Henkel visited the international headquarters of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]] in Adyar, Chennai [then Madras], India. She sent a long letter to friends in the lodge in Baltimore, Maryland, describing her travels:
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<ref>Anita Henkel letter to Maryland Lodge. December 20, 1938. Copy in Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>
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[[File:Douglas and Anita Wild.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Douglas and Anita Wild]]
== Marriage and later years ==
In late 1940 or early 1941, Miss Henkel married Dr. Henry Douglas Wild. He had joined the Ann Arbor, Michigan lodge on March 7, 1926, and served as president for two years. Born on November 19, 1893, ..................He completed his Docctor of Philosophy degree in Chicago In September 1934 he changed his membership to the New York Theosophical Society. Ge became a Professor at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. He was well-known in the Theosophical Society, and chaired a national committee for interpretation of Theosophy through literature. He wrote ''Brotherhood and Beauty'' and other works.
== Writings ==
== Notes==
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Revision as of 21:55, 6 June 2016

Anita Henkel as national lecturer

Anita Henkel was a national lecturer for the Theosophical Society in America during the 1930s and 1940s.

Early life and career

Theosophical Society involvement

Theosophical Society lecturer Max Wardall and Anita's brother Frederick E. Henkel sponsored her for membership in the Oklahoma City Lodge on October 5, 1916.[1]

In 1933, Miss Henkel was recruited to work with Dr. Pieter K. Roest in the Greater America Plan. That name was derived from the concept that the Theosophical Society could contribute to developing a "greater America" by working at the local level, in a local circle of influence, to bring blessing, nobility, and unity to the United States.[2] Practical suggestions for lodge improvement were to be disseminated throughout the nation by means of lectures, workshops, and written materials. For three years the two coworkers traveled across the United States to work with branches [lodges] of the Society that were depleted financially and energetically from the Great Depression and its social upheavals.[3] Other national lecturers who assisted them included L. W. Rogers, Dr. Nina E. Pickett, Bishop Charles Hampton, and Fred Werth. Setting up the Florida Federation in 1934 was one of Miss Henkel's most useful contributions. Even after the Greater America Plan was discontinued, she was still one of the most prominent and popular lecturers in the American Section.

Travel to Adyar headquarters

In 1938 Miss Henkel visited the international headquarters of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai [then Madras], India. She sent a long letter to friends in the lodge in Baltimore, Maryland, describing her travels: blockquote [4] /blockquote

Douglas and Anita Wild

Marriage and later years

In late 1940 or early 1941, Miss Henkel married Dr. Henry Douglas Wild. He had joined the Ann Arbor, Michigan lodge on March 7, 1926, and served as president for two years. Born on November 19, 1893, ..................He completed his Docctor of Philosophy degree in Chicago In September 1934 he changed his membership to the New York Theosophical Society. Ge became a Professor at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. He was well-known in the Theosophical Society, and chaired a national committee for interpretation of Theosophy through literature. He wrote Brotherhood and Beauty and other works.

Writings

Notes

  1. Membership Ledger Cards Roll 8. Theosophical Society in America Archives.
  2. Pieter K. Roest, "The 'Greater America Plan'" The American Theosophist 21.9 (September 1933), 194.
  3. "Dr. Pieter K. Roest – Field Director," The American Theosophist 21.9 (September 1933), 194, 212).
  4. Anita Henkel letter to Maryland Lodge. December 20, 1938. Copy in Theosophical Society in America Archives.