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Missionary Research Library collection on the establishment of the Baha'i faith in the United States, 1901 -- 1944
This series is open for research.
0.25 linear feet; 0.25 linear feet; 1 box
This series contains five letters that relate to the establishment of the Baha'i faith in the United States. Folder 1 contains the English translations of two letters co-signed by Badi'u'lláh and Muhammad Ali on March 31, 1901, approximately two years prior to the falling out between the two brothers. One is addressed generally to the newly organized Baha'i House of Justice in the United States and contains encouragement for the community. The second is addressed more specifically to the House of Justice president, and praises Dr. Ibrahim George Kheiralla for bringing the "true knowledge" of Bahai to the United States and for setting up an organization there. The authors also respond to queries about the nature of religious divisions in the world. Folder 2 contains three letters: the first from Ruth White to Union Theological Seminary regarding her complaint that the Burke Library had incorrectly categorized her books as being against Baha'i; the second from the librarian in response to Ruth; and a third letter to the librarian, written by Grace Provost Bastedo, which offers an alternative analysis of the various positions put forth in Ruth's letter regarding the Baha'i faith.
This series is arranged in chronological order.