Theosophical Society records, 1906

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
X212 T34
Bib ID:
4079393 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Theosophical Society (Great Britain)
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 portfolio (1 portfolio (11 items))
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Typescript and photostatic copies of correspondence and documents relating to the trial of Charles W. Leadbeater, an official of the Theosophical Society. A copy of the official charges filed with replies from Mrs. Annie Besant, head of the Theosophical Society; and printed documents and speeches for and against Leadbeater. There is a holograph list in the hand of Helen F. Dennis, a member of the American Theosophical Society, and a number of the pamphlets have manuscript notes in her hand.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Theosophical Society records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Reproduction Note

Type of reproduction--Copies in part

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Dennis, Mrs. Edward W. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1944. Accession number--M-44.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

Subject Headings

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Name
Besant, Annie, 1847-1933 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Dennis, Helen F CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Leadbeater, C. W (Charles Webster), 1854-1934 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Theosophical Society in America CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Philosophy -- Societies, etc CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Trials CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID