Henry Hotchener - Revision history

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Theosophical Society involvement

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	He first met [[Alexander Fullerton]] in June, 1900, and that encounter started his interest in [[Theosophy]].<ref>Henry Hotchener letter to Arthur Jacoby. June 9, 1950. Arthur Jacoby Papers. Records Series 25.18. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> That same year he met New York Theosophist Arthur Jacoby, beginning a lifelong friendship and correspondence. Other close friends included other prominent Theosophists – Dr. George DeHoff of Baltimore and Charles Luntz of St. Louis. He was admitted to the [[American Theosophical Society]] as a member on February 4, 1902, sponsored by [[Alexander Fullerton]] and Frank F. Knothe.<ref>Membership records no. 01201-01203. Ledger Cards 4. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>		He first met [[Alexander Fullerton]] in June, 1900, and that encounter started his interest in [[Theosophy]].<ref>Henry Hotchener letter to Arthur Jacoby. June 9, 1950. Arthur Jacoby Papers. Records Series 25.18. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> That same year he met New York Theosophist Arthur Jacoby, beginning a lifelong friendship and correspondence. Other close friends included other prominent Theosophists – Dr. George DeHoff of Baltimore and Charles Luntz of St. Louis. He was admitted to the [[American Theosophical Society]] as a member on February 4, 1902, sponsored by [[Alexander Fullerton]] and Frank F. Knothe.<ref>Membership records no. 01201-01203. Ledger Cards 4. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref><ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 2, entry 21127 (website file: 2B/34).</ref>

	From the beginning, Hotchener was active in the Society. During the Founder-President [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Henry Steel Olcott's]] final visit to the United States, Hotchener was one of the speakers in Chicago, where the 20th Convention was held.<ref>"Program of the 20th Annual Convention" ''The Theosophic Messenger'' 7 no.12 (September, 1906): 182.</ref> Initially a member of the New York Lodge, in 1921 he transferred to the Krotona Lodge, then in Hollywood. Five years later he transferred again, to the Besant Hollywood Lodge, where he and his wife were members until their deaths.		From the beginning, Hotchener was active in the Society. During the Founder-President [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Henry Steel Olcott's]] final visit to the United States, Hotchener was one of the speakers in Chicago, where the 20th Convention was held.<ref>"Program of the 20th Annual Convention" ''The Theosophic Messenger'' 7 no.12 (September, 1906): 182.</ref> Initially a member of the New York Lodge, in 1921 he transferred to the Krotona Lodge, then in Hollywood. Five years later he transferred again, to the Besant Hollywood Lodge, where he and his wife were members until their deaths.

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Later years

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	Marie Russak Hotchener died on [[March 6]], 1945. Henry's friend Arthur Jacoby wrote a letter in sympathy, and Henry responded, in accord with his belief in Theosophical concepts regarding rebirth:		Marie Russak Hotchener died on [[March 4]], 1945. Henry's friend Arthur Jacoby wrote a letter in sympathy, and Henry responded, in accord with his belief in Theosophical concepts regarding rebirth:

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	Henry continued with his involvement in the Besant Hollywood Lodge until his own death on [[August 20]], 1959.		Henry continued with his involvement in the Besant Hollywood Lodge until his own death on [[August 20]], 1959.

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

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Personal life

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	Henry Hotchener was born on [[October 13]], 1881, in Watkins Glen, Schuyler County, New York, as the son of Saul and Hedwig Hotchner.<ref>Passport application, 1916.</ref>		Henry Hotchener was born on [[October 13]], 1881, in Watkins Glen, Schuyler County, New York, as the son of Saul and Hedwig Hotchner.<ref>Passport application, 1916.</ref> While his family used the spelling "Hotchner," Henry added an "e" to his version.

	== Career ==		== Career ==

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	Marie was actually 41 years old when they met, ~~ten~~ years older than Henry, but she was exceptionally beautiful, and they made a glamorous couple.		Marie was actually 45 years old when they met, fourteen years older than Henry, but she was exceptionally beautiful, and they made a glamorous couple.

	They returned to Adyar to live for two years (1935-1937) and attended conventions there in many other years.<ref>"En Route to India" ''The American Theosophist'' 34.2 (Feb 1946): 44.</ref> They returned via Hong Kong and Japan, and immediately visited lodges in Ojai, Hollywood, and Los Angeles.<ref>"Mr. and Mrs. Hotchener" ''The American Theosophist'' 25 no.12 (December, 1937): 284.</ref>		They returned to Adyar to live for two years (1935-1937) and attended conventions there in many other years.<ref>"En Route to India" ''The American Theosophist'' 34.2 (Feb 1946): 44.</ref> They returned via Hong Kong and Japan, and immediately visited lodges in Ojai, Hollywood, and Los Angeles.<ref>"Mr. and Mrs. Hotchener" ''The American Theosophist'' 25 no.12 (December, 1937): 284.</ref>

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Personal life

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	Henry Hotchener was born on [[October 13]], 1881, in Watkins, Schuyler County, New York, as the son of Saul and Hedwig Hotchner.<ref>Passport application, 1916.</ref>		Henry Hotchener was born on [[October 13]], 1881, in Watkins Glen, Schuyler County, New York, as the son of Saul and Hedwig Hotchner.<ref>Passport application, 1916.</ref>

	== Career ==		== Career ==

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	Marie was actually 41 years old when they met, but was exceptionally beautiful, and they made a glamorous couple.		Marie was actually 41 years old when they met, ten years older than Henry, but she was exceptionally beautiful, and they made a glamorous couple.

	They returned to Adyar to live for two years (1935-1937) and attended conventions there in many other years.<ref>"En Route to India" ''The American Theosophist'' 34.2 (Feb 1946): 44.</ref> They returned via Hong Kong and Japan, and immediately visited lodges in Ojai, Hollywood, and Los Angeles.<ref>"Mr. and Mrs. Hotchener" ''The American Theosophist'' 25 no.12 (December, 1937): 284.</ref>		They returned to Adyar to live for two years (1935-1937) and attended conventions there in many other years.<ref>"En Route to India" ''The American Theosophist'' 34.2 (Feb 1946): 44.</ref> They returned via Hong Kong and Japan, and immediately visited lodges in Ojai, Hollywood, and Los Angeles.<ref>"Mr. and Mrs. Hotchener" ''The American Theosophist'' 25 no.12 (December, 1937): 284.</ref>

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	He and ~~Marie lived at~~ Adyar for two years (1935-1937) and attended conventions there in many other years.<ref>"En Route to India" ''The American Theosophist'' 34.2 (Feb 1946): 44.</ref> They returned via Hong Kong and Japan, and immediately visited lodges in Ojai, Hollywood, and Los Angeles.<ref>"Mr. and Mrs. Hotchener" ''The American Theosophist'' 25 no.12 (December, 1937): 284.</ref>		Marie was actually 41 years old when they met, but was exceptionally beautiful, and they made a glamorous couple.

			They returned to Adyar to live for two years (1935-1937) and attended conventions there in many other years.<ref>"En Route to India" ''The American Theosophist'' 34.2 (Feb 1946): 44.</ref> They returned via Hong Kong and Japan, and immediately visited lodges in Ojai, Hollywood, and Los Angeles.<ref>"Mr. and Mrs. Hotchener" ''The American Theosophist'' 25 no.12 (December, 1937): 284.</ref>

	== Later years ==		== Later years ==

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Personal life

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			Henry Hotchener was born on [[October 13]], 1881, in Watkins, Schuyler County, New York, as the son of Saul and Hedwig Hotchner.<ref>Passport application, 1916.</ref>

	== Career ==		== Career ==

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World War I and League of Nations

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	In 1919, Hotchener accompanied a Senator on a diplomatic trip to France:		In 1919, Hotchener accompanied a Senator on a diplomatic trip to France:
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	"Among the ~~guest~~ at the Mission Inn yesterday was Henry Hotchener, who has just returned from a trip to France, where he accompanied Senator Robert L. Owen, Chairman of the Senate committee on banking and currency.		"Among the guests at the Mission Inn yesterday was Henry Hotchener, who has just returned from a trip to France, where he accompanied Senator Robert L. Owen, Chairman of the Senate committee on banking and currency.

	Mr. Hotchener, who occupied a confidential relationship which brought his into close contact with some of the diplomatic leaders in connection with the peace conference, said when asked about the situation:		Mr. Hotchener, who occupied a confidential relationship which brought his into close contact with some of the diplomatic leaders in connection with the peace conference, said when asked about the situation:

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	[[Category:TS Adyar\|Hotchener, Henry]]		[[Category:TS Adyar\|Hotchener, Henry]]
	[[Category:Nationality American\|Hotchener, Henry]]		[[Category:Nationality American\|Hotchener, Henry]]
			[[Category:Krotona Hollywood\|Hotchener, Henry]]
	[[Category:People\|Hotchener, Henry]]		[[Category:People\|Hotchener, Henry]]