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'''''Isabel B. Holbrook''''' was a prominent American worker in the [[Theosophical Society in America]]. | '''''Isabel B. Holbrook''''' was a prominent American worker in the [[Theosophical Society in America]]. | ||
Miss Holbrook was born in Rockland, Massachusetts, on October 13, 1863. She attended the local schools and later the Bridgewater Normal. Following her graduation she taught for a number of years, specializing in biology and the natural sciences. | Miss Holbrook was born in Rockland, Massachusetts, on October 13, 1863. She attended the local schools and later the Bridgewater Normal. Following her graduation she taught for a number of years, specializing in biology and the natural sciences. | ||
MIss Holbrook was particularlu well known as a student of Masonry, and has for many years served the Co-Masonic Order in this country in the office of Deputy Grand Commander.<ref>"Isabel Holbrook" ''The American Theosophist'' 23 no.8 (July, 1935): 165.</ref> | MIss Holbrook was particularlu well known as a student of Masonry, and has for many years served the Co-Masonic Order in this country in the office of Deputy Grand Commander.<ref>"Isabel Holbrook" ''The American Theosophist'' 23 no.8 (July, 1935): 165.</ref> | ||
== Involvement in Co-Freemasonry == | |||
in 1910, Holbrook moved to Chicago from, where she joined Minnie C. Hollbrook and ... in editing a new magazine, .......<ref>''The Theosophic Messenger'' 11 no. 8 (May 1910): 481-482.</ref> | |||
== Theosophical Society activities == | |||
In 1911 Miss Holbrook served as National Secretary of the Society, appointed by president [[A. P. Warrington]].<ref>"American Section: Organization" ''The Messenger'' 3 no. 11 (Apr 1916): i.</ref> | |||
== Later years == | |||
In 1921 her health declined, and "she returned to Rockland where she remained, continuing her lecturing as she was able, and contributing also by writing."<ref>"Isabel Holbrook" ''The American Theosophist'' 23 no.8 (July, 1935): 165.</ref> | |||
She passed away on Jun 11, 1935. | |||
== Writings == | |||
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Isabel B. Holbrook was a prominent American worker in the Theosophical Society in America.
Miss Holbrook was born in Rockland, Massachusetts, on October 13, 1863. She attended the local schools and later the Bridgewater Normal. Following her graduation she taught for a number of years, specializing in biology and the natural sciences.
MIss Holbrook was particularlu well known as a student of Masonry, and has for many years served the Co-Masonic Order in this country in the office of Deputy Grand Commander.[1]
Involvement in Co-Freemasonry
in 1910, Holbrook moved to Chicago from, where she joined Minnie C. Hollbrook and ... in editing a new magazine, .......[2]
Theosophical Society activities
In 1911 Miss Holbrook served as National Secretary of the Society, appointed by president A. P. Warrington.[3]
Later years
In 1921 her health declined, and "she returned to Rockland where she remained, continuing her lecturing as she was able, and contributing also by writing."[4] She passed away on Jun 11, 1935.
