Isabel Holbrook

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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.

Writings

Notes

  1. "Isabel Holbrook" The American Theosophist 23 no.8 (July, 1935): 165.
  2. The Theosophic Messenger 11 no. 8 (May 1910): 481-482.
  3. "American Section: Organization" The Messenger 3 no. 11 (Apr 1916): i.
  4. "Isabel Holbrook" The American Theosophist 23 no.8 (July, 1935): 165.