Institute of Harmonial Philosophy and Craftsmen of the Grail records, circa 1932-1943.

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Institute of Harmonial Philosophy and Craftsmen of the Grail records, circa 1932-1943.

Typewritten correspondence on organizational letterhead stationery and numbered lessons covering topics related to the study of spiritualism and metaphysics. Most of the works are signed by Oakland based African American co-founders Harriet Luella McCollum and John Willis Ring. Most of the correspondence combines reports on outreach efforts to teach spiritualism in other cities and regions of the United States with lectures on aspects of spiritualism. Frequently mentioned are principles espoused by Andrew Jackson Davis who wrote a book titled "Harmonial Philosophy" and around which the organization was formed. Includes organization founding constitution and by-laws (1932). Also includes correspondence and essays on similar subjects by other authors and the 1941 annual report of The Caravan of East and West Inc. submitted by Mizra Ahmad Sohrab.

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Institute of Harmonial Philosophy and Craftsmen of the Grail.

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Ring, John Willis.

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Sohrab, Mirza Ahmad.

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Davis, Andrew Jackson, 1826-1910

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Andrew Jackson Davis: spiritualist; ran a "clairvoyant clinic" in Poughkeepsie; from 1845 on turned to writing and lecturing; practiced both mesmerism and spiritualism. From the description of Andrew Jackson Davis papers, 1848-1929 (inclusive), 1848-1881 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702168586 From the guide to the Andrew Jackson Davis papers, 1848-1929, 1848-1881, (Manuscripts and Archives) ...

McCollum, Harriet Luella.

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