Emogene S. Simons
Emogene Sanford Simons joined the Theosophical Society in America on September 16, 1912, and was an active member who wrote books and correspondence courses, lectured, assisted with the Olcott Foundation Awards, participated actively in the Theosophical Order of Service, and donated money to a number of funds.
Emogene Sanford married Dr. Fred Simons, who died suddenly after starting his Theosophical work, that included the formation of two new Lodges. After his death, Mrs. Simons continued to support financially the work to form new Lodges lead by L. W. Rogers.[1]
Mrs. Simons held a position in the Educational Department of the state of New York at Albany and worked in the field of Theosophical education, preparing study materials for beginning students. She prepared and lead several study courses for the Theosophical Correspondence School applying the methods used in the most successful correspondence schools of the time.[2][3] She was the author of books such as Introductory Course in Theosophy, The Meaning of Life, and You and Your World. She also contributed articles to The American Theosophist, The Herald of the Star and other Theosophical journals.
Mrs. Simons died on July 23, 1960, in Hartford, Connecticut.[4]
Notes
- ↑ Anon., "His Work Goes On," The Messenger 8:5 (October 1920), 552.
- ↑ L. W. Rogers, "The Annual Report: A New Enterprise," The Messenger 11:1 (June, 1923), 11.
- ↑ Anon., "Our Correspondence School," The Messenger 11:2 (July, 1923), 20.
- ↑ Anon., "Emogene S. Simons," The American Theosophist 48:9 (September, 1960), 196.