Thursday, May 7, 7:00 p.m. CT
FREE WEBCAST
The founding of the Theosophical Society in 1875 can be understood on two levels: what occurred outwardly to establish the Society as a legal and social entity, and what took place inwardly within the Society itself.
Outwardly, specific individuals, meetings, and decisions gave the new organization a formal structure and public presence. Inwardly, agreements were reached about purpose, direction, and the character of the work to be undertaken.
Together, these outward and inward developments formed a true foundation, marking the threshold at which an emerging movement assumed definite form and entered a new historical era.
Janet Kerschner has worked in the Archives of the Theosophical Society in America since January 2006. Previously she had volunteered in the Olcott Library and worked on the Society’s preparations for the 1993 Parliament of the World’s Religions. As archivist, she is responsible for the organizational records of the TSA and special collections from individual Theosophists such as Boris de Zirkoff, Fritz and Dora Kunz, and Clara Codd. The Archives Department preserves records in many formats, including papers, photographs, audiovisual materials, computer files, art, and artifacts. She also works with Pablo Sender to administer the Theosophy Wiki, a collaborative encyclopedia about Theosophy and the Theosophical movement.
Program Format
This program will be streamed on YouTube, Facebook, and our website on Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. CT.