Isabel Holbrook
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Isabel B. Holbrook was a prominent American worker in the American Theosophical Society and in Co-Freemasonry.
Miss Holbrook was born in Rockland, Massachusetts, on October 13, 1863 as the daughter of .... "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."[1]
Involvement in Co-Freemasonry
in 1910, Holbrook moved to Chicago to work on a new Masonic magazine:
Mrs. Minnie C. Holbrook and Miss Helen Jasper Swain, of New York City, and Miss Isabel B. Holbrook of Providence, Rhode Island, have taken up residence in Chicago for rhe purpose of editing and conduxting a new Masonic journal to be entitled "Universal Masonry" and to be published by the Rajput Press.
"Universal Masonry" is to deal with the subject of Masonry from the point of view of its esoteric origin and meaning.[2]
for many years served the Co-Masonic Order in this country in the office of Deputy Grand Commander.[3]
Theosophical Society activities
In 1916 Miss Holbrook served as National Secretary of the Society, appointed by president A. P. Warrington.[4]
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."[5] She passed away on Jun 11, 1935.
Writings
Notes
- ↑ "Isabel Holbrook" The American Theosophist 23 no.8 (July, 1935): 165.
- ↑ The Theosophic Messenger 11 no. 8 (May 1910): 481-482.
- ↑ "Isabel Holbrook" The American Theosophist 23 no.8 (July, 1935): 165.
- ↑ "American Section: Organization" The Messenger 3 no. 11 (Apr 1916): i.
- ↑ "Isabel Holbrook" The American Theosophist 23 no.8 (July, 1935): 165.
