Atwood, Mary Ann (South), 1817-1910.

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Autograph letters signed; autograph manuscripts. Letters to Mme. de Steiger; drafts of manuscripts by Mrs. Atwood concerning alchemy, heraldry, metaphysics, mythology, neo-Platonism, ontology, theosophy, typewritten notes by previous owner. Letters contain explanation and discussion of Mrs. Atwood's views as a theosophist, with repeated condemnation of "Modern occultism" and of modern science. Frequent references to Mrs. A.W. Besant, H.P. Blavatsky (H.P.B.), A.P. Sinnett, Max Mueller, and to periodicals Light, Theosophical Review, Lucifer, Broad Views. Personal remarks provide picture of life on Yorkshire estate and neighborhood, and her views on politics and the Boer War.

From the description of papers, 1882-1910. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122529162

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creatorOf Atwood, Mary Ann (South), 1817-1910. papers, 1882-1910. Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
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associatedWith Allen, George William. person
associatedWith Besant, Annie, 1847-1933. person
associatedWith Blavatsky, H. P. (Helena Petrovna), 1831-1891. person
associatedWith DeSteiger, Isabelle, 1892-1909. person
associatedWith Lucifer. corporateBody
associatedWith Maitland, Edward, 1824-1897. person
associatedWith Massey, Charles Carleton. person
associatedWith Max Mueller, Friedrich, 1823-1900. person
associatedWith Peck, W. person
associatedWith Penny, Anne Judith (Brown), 1825?-1893. person
associatedWith Shirley, Ralph, 1865-1946. person
associatedWith Sinnett, A. P. (Alfred Percy), 1840-1921. person
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Alchemy
Boer War
Occultism
Theosophy
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Birth 1817

Death 1910

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