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	~~'''Walter R. Old''' was one of the earliest librarians in the [[Adyar Library and Research Centre\|Adyar Library]].~~		#REDIRECT [[Walter Gorn Old]]

	~~== Adyar Library ==~~

	~~Mr. Old's name appears frequently in early issues of [[The Theosophist (periodical)\|''The Theosophist'']], in brief notices about the library, such as this:~~
	~~<blockquote>~~
	~~ADYAR LIBRARY.<br>~~
	~~The undersigned acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a copy of ''Manira S'âstra '' from the Hon.~~ [[~~S. Subramania Iyer]]; also the gift of Rs. 30 to the Adyar Library Fund from Mr. R. Sorria Row Naidu, Masulipatam.~~
	~~:::::::~~Walter ~~R. Old,~~
	::::::::Librarian.<ref>"Adyar Library," Supplement to ''The Theosophist'' 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at [http://www.theosopher.net/dzyan/theosophist/theosophist_vol_14_sep_1893.pdf Theosopher.net].</ref>
	~~</blockquote>~~

	~~== Theosophical work ==~~

	~~During his time at Adyar, Mr.~~ Old ~~also lectured in the Indian branches:~~
	~~<blockquote>~~
	''Madanapalle''. - Mr. Old visited the Branch on July 12th and remined nearly a week. During this time he dlivered two lectures, one on the "Ethical Basis of Theosophy"; the other, "Vindication of Yoga." The meetings were presided over respectively by the District Munsiff and Tahsildar of the place. Mr. Old also presided over a meeting of th eboys of the Theosophical class attached to the Branch. This visit to the Branch will have a lasting effect for good.
	~~<br>~~
	~~:::::::R. Seshagiri Rau,~~
	::::::::Secretary.<ref>"Indian Section Gazette," Supplement to ''The Theosophist'' 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at [http://www.theosopher.net/dzyan/theosophist/theosophist_vol_14_sep_1893.pdf Theosopher.net].</ref><ref>A '''District Munsiff''' is the judge and presiding officer over the lowest level of Indian courts dealing with civil matters. A '''Tahsildar''' (or Tehsildar) is an administrative officer dealing with collection of taxes.</ref>
	~~</blockquote>~~

	~~== Writings ==~~

	* ''Tao Te Ching'' translation into English. Published in Madras, 1894.
	* ''What is Theosophy ? A Handbook for Inquirers''. Published by Hay Nisbet, 1891.
	* "The World as Object and Subject". ''Theosophical Siftings'' 5:9. Available at [http://www.theosophical.ca/resources_online_siftings_vol5.shtml Canadian Theosophical Association].

	~~== Notes ==~~
	~~<references/>~~

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	* ''Tao Te Ching'' translation into English.		* ''Tao Te Ching'' translation into English. Published in Madras, 1894.
			* ''What is Theosophy ? A Handbook for Inquirers''. Published by Hay Nisbet, 1891.
	* "The World as Object and Subject". ''Theosophical Siftings'' 5:9. Available at [http://www.theosophical.ca/resources_online_siftings_vol5.shtml Canadian Theosophical Association].		* "The World as Object and Subject". ''Theosophical Siftings'' 5:9. Available at [http://www.theosophical.ca/resources_online_siftings_vol5.shtml Canadian Theosophical Association].

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	::::::::Secretary.<ref>"Indian Section Gazette," Supplement to ''The Theosophist'' 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at [http://www.theosopher.net/dzyan/theosophist/theosophist_vol_14_sep_1893.pdf Theosopher.net].</ref><ref>A '''District Munsiff''' is the judge and presiding officer over the lowest level of Indian courts dealing with civil matters. A '''Tahsildar''' (or Tehsildar) is an administrative officer dealing with collection of taxes.</ref>		::::::::Secretary.<ref>"Indian Section Gazette," Supplement to ''The Theosophist'' 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at [http://www.theosopher.net/dzyan/theosophist/theosophist_vol_14_sep_1893.pdf Theosopher.net].</ref><ref>A '''District Munsiff''' is the judge and presiding officer over the lowest level of Indian courts dealing with civil matters. A '''Tahsildar''' (or Tehsildar) is an administrative officer dealing with collection of taxes.</ref>
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			== Writings ==

			* ''Tao Te Ching'' translation into English.
			* "The World as Object and Subject". ''Theosophical Siftings'' 5:9. Available at [http://www.theosophical.ca/resources_online_siftings_vol5.shtml Canadian Theosophical Association].

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	<references/>		<references/>

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	'''Walter R. Old''' was one of the earliest librarians in the [[Adyar Library and Research Centre\|Adyar Library]]. ~~His~~ name appears frequently in early issues of [[The Theosophist (periodical)\|''The Theosophist'']], in brief notices such as this:		'''Walter R. Old''' was one of the earliest librarians in the [[Adyar Library and Research Centre\|Adyar Library]].

			== Adyar Library ==

			Mr. Old's name appears frequently in early issues of [[The Theosophist (periodical)\|''The Theosophist'']], in brief notices about the library, such as this:
	<blockquote>		<blockquote>
	ADYAR LIBRARY.<br>		ADYAR LIBRARY.<br>
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	:::::::Walter R. Old,		:::::::Walter R. Old,
	::::::::Librarian.<ref>"Adyar Library," Supplement to ''The Theosophist'' 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at [http://www.theosopher.net/dzyan/theosophist/theosophist_vol_14_sep_1893.pdf Theosopher.net].</ref>		::::::::Librarian.<ref>"Adyar Library," Supplement to ''The Theosophist'' 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at [http://www.theosopher.net/dzyan/theosophist/theosophist_vol_14_sep_1893.pdf Theosopher.net].</ref>
			</blockquote>

			== Theosophical work ==

			During his time at Adyar, Mr. Old also lectured in the Indian branches:
			<blockquote>
			''Madanapalle''. - Mr. Old visited the Branch on July 12th and remined nearly a week. During this time he dlivered two lectures, one on the "Ethical Basis of Theosophy"; the other, "Vindication of Yoga." The meetings were presided over respectively by the District Munsiff and Tahsildar of the place. Mr. Old also presided over a meeting of th eboys of the Theosophical class attached to the Branch. This visit to the Branch will have a lasting effect for good.
			<br>
			:::::::R. Seshagiri Rau,
			::::::::Secretary.<ref>"Indian Section Gazette," Supplement to ''The Theosophist'' 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at [http://www.theosopher.net/dzyan/theosophist/theosophist_vol_14_sep_1893.pdf Theosopher.net].</ref><ref>A '''District Munsiff''' is the judge and presiding officer over the lowest level of Indian courts dealing with civil matters. A '''Tahsildar''' (or Tehsildar) is an administrative officer dealing with collection of taxes.</ref>
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	<references/>		<references/>

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'''Walter R. Old''' was one of the earliest librarians in the [[Adyar Library and Research Centre|Adyar Library]]. His name appears frequently in early issues of [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']], in brief notices such as this:
<blockquote>
ADYAR LIBRARY. 
The undersigned acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a copy of ''Manira S'âstra '' from the Hon. [[S. Subramania Iyer]]; also the gift of Rs. 30 to the Adyar Library Fund from Mr. R. Sorria Row Naidu, Masulipatam.
:::::::Walter R. Old,
::::::::Librarian.<ref>"Adyar Library," Supplement to ''The Theosophist'' 14:12 (September, 1893), lxxxvi. Available online at [http://www.theosopher.net/dzyan/theosophist/theosophist_vol_14_sep_1893.pdf Theosopher.net].</ref>
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== Notes ==
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