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Artifact

Philosopher's Nook

Edna Ballard's occult bookshop in Chicago; likely distribution channel for Steiner and Theosophical texts. 15 E Washington St; occult bookshop where I AM theology was developed in 1920s-30s. Edna Ballard's research library in Chicago; analogous social space.

Connections 8 threads
Organization
  • I AM Activity Bookstore served as Edna's theological workshop and research library.
  • I AM Activity 1920s occult bookstore community that shaped Edna's esoteric synthesis.
  • The I AM Activity Core theology written and developed at bookshop before public mass activity.
Person
  • Edna Ballard Ran occult bookshop at 15 E Washington St in 1920s-30s.
  • Edna Ballard Edna operated Philosopher's Nook bookstore in Chicago before founding I AM.
  • Edna Wheeler Ballard Worked at Philosopher's Nook occult bookstore during 1920s.
Artifact
  • The Parsonage Both were social spaces circulating fringe knowledge without gatekeeping.
Location
  • Chicago Edna's occult bookshop served as likely distribution channel for Theosophical and Steiner texts.
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