“Ramie” Part 2
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of typescripts and records about spiritual philosophy. The typescripts are of Brown Landone (1847-1945) and include “What to Do In These Years” and “The 19 Means of Perfected Action” Parts 1 & 2, and “Ramie: Confidential Report” Parts 1-4. Landone is credited for being a part of the Metaphysical Movement of America. He was a writer, and wrote abundantly on topics such as leadership, civilization, peace and religion. He studied ministry and obtained his PhD in Divinity, but also received a degree in medicine. he became known as one of the first neurologists, later called psychiatrists. He was also an educator and lectured in multiple institutions, one of them Oxford University in England.
There are also several 78rpm recordings, two of which are on Rosicrucian Oral Instructions from Dr. H. Spencer Lewis. The other recordings are a Child Guidance / Rosicrucian Sleep Programming and two recordings chanted by Rukmini Arudale.
Dates
- Creation: 1940s
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Full Extent
From the Collection: .21 Linear Feet (1 Half Hollinger box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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