Faithist and Oahspe collection, 1882-1998.

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Faithist and Oahspe collection, 1882-1998.

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The Faithist and Oahspe collection consists of mostly publications by various religious organizations based on the faith established by John B. Newbrough such as the Kosmon (later known as the Kosmon Voice) and the Faithist Journal. The collection also includes letters from John B. Newbrough to some of his religious followers and some pictures. One series contains records and research from former Rio Grande Historical Collections archivist, Linda Blazer, who was a part of a local Oahspe research group with James Dennon and Dorothy Wills.

3 linear feet.

New Mexico State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 7993500

New Mexico State University

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Rio Grande Historical Collections

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The Faithist movement was founded by a New York dentist and doctor named John B. Newbrough, who claimed to have written a new Bible, called Oahspe, while under spirit control. Contained in this Bible was "The Book of Shalam," which set forth a plan for gathering the outcast and orphaned children of the world and raising them, according to strict religious principles, to be the spiritual leaders of a new age. Newbrough and some twenty Faithists, as his followers were called, decided to create suc...

Newbrough, John Ballou, 1828-1891

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Medical doctor, dentist, spiritualist who claimed to have written "a new bible," Oahspe, with spiritual guidance. Newbrough founded the Shalam Colony in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. From the description of John Ballou Newbrough collection, 1882-[1885?]. (New Mexico State University). WorldCat record id: 45400595 ...

Blazer, Linda

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