This note begins with a passage from The Awakening of Faith by Ashvagosha, which is then followed by six “aphoristic” statements. (1 page)

In this note, Wolff records two books recommended by Evans-Wentz in the work, Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines; or Seven Books of Wisdom of the Great Path, according to the late Lama Kazi Dawa-Samdup’s English Rendering (London: Oxford University Press, 1935); the book references are in footnotes on p. 9 and pp. 16-17. This volume was not found in the 2013 inventory of Wolff’s library. (1 page)

These two pages of notes were found on the verso of two consecutive pages of the manuscript, “Death and After.” The first page contains delineations of ‘three-dimensional space’, ‘astral’, ‘atma’ and ‘buddhi’; the second page a note on “assembly teachings.” (2 pages)

This handwritten note starts with the reminder, “Discuss tonight the fact that man alone has the power to violate his Dharma.” (1 page)

This handwritten note was found on the verso of p. 3 of Wolff’s notes for Lecture 1 of a Secret Doctrine Class. In this four-line note, Wolff exhorts all creatures “to enter the Path.” (1 page)

In this handwritten note, which is dated “9/18/39,” Wolff discusses the difference between a psychological and a metaphysical solution of human problems. (1 page)

This handwritten note contains a commentary on the statement, “Immortality is; but man is not immortal.” (1 page)

This is a one-sentence note on intuition, followed by a definition of the word ‘deracinate’. There is also a drawing on this page (of the principal nadis, with ‘Tao’, ‘Life’ and ‘Consciousness’ noted) as well as two columns of text. (1 page)

A brief note in which Wolff contrasts Kundalini and Jñana yoga. (1 page)

This note lists six discussion points on judgment. (1 page)

This is a handwritten draft of a note regarding the submission of a manuscript to a publisher. (1 page)

In this note, Wolff lists some thoughts on perception, judgment, sensation, and the fact that the object may start a process that leads to subjective understanding. (1 page)

A handwritten note. (1 page)

A list of typed thoughts on yoga. (1 page)

This file contains Wolff’s introduction of Eugene (Sedivy) Sedwick at a meeting of the Assembly of Man; Mr. Sedwick addressed the group on the “Power of Music.” One of Wolff’s most enduring students, Gene and his wife Alma were from Chicago, but the couple also built a home on a parcel of Wolff’s ranch in Lone Pine, Calif. (1 page)

This typewritten list is titled “Partial List of Occult Powers.” (1 page)

This handwritten document is a list of mathematicians by country. (1 page)

This typed document contains a passage from chapter 8, book 1 of Aurobindo’s tome, The Life Divine. This chapter is titled “The Methods of Vedantic Knowledge.” (1 page)

This handwritten document contains two quotes: the first is from Trigant Burrow’s 1949 work, The Neurosis of Man; the second from the afterword to the second German edition of Karl Marx’s Das Kapital (1873). The verso of this document contains a diagram of three sets of intersecting circles. (2 pages)

This file contains a page of quotes from A. Einstein’s contribution in A. Einstein et al., Living Philosophies (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1931) and a page of quotes from the chapters on “Cosmic Religion” and pacifism in A. Einstein, Cosmic Religion and Other Opinions and Aphorisms (New York: Covici Friedi, 1931). Both of these works informed Wolff's lecture on Einstein, which is titled “Einstein—The Man and the Mystic.” (2 pages)

Edward Hooton is referenced on p. 20 of the essay “The Holistic.” The current document, which is a computer printout, contains a quote from pp. 397-398 of Hooton’s 1939 work, Crime and the Man (Harvard University Press). This volume was not found in Wolff’s library when it was inventoried in 2013; whether this quote (and indeed, the essay noted above) are from Wolff is not known. (1 page)

These quotes are from Count Hermann Keyserling’s book, The Travel Diary of a Philosopher (1929). (1 page)

This is a copy of the vow of Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, who is also known as Avalokitesvara. The word ‘avalokira’ means “observes the sounds of the world” and ‘isvara’ means “lord.” Thus, the full name can be interpreted as the lord who observes the sounds (or cries) of the world. Kwan Yin is commonly referred to as a Bodhisattva, which according to Mahayana Buddhism is an enlightened being who has decided to delay his or her own final nirvana (full Buddhahood) in order to help other sentient beings escape suffering. (1 page)

A list of quotes from various academics on this topic. (1 page)

This typed document contains two quotes, the first of which is attributed to “Dictated material of Dr. Waltmann, Oct. 15, 1952, p 8”; the second quote is marked “Ibid. p 19.” The material referenced has not been found, but Wolff and Dr. Waltmann, who was a psychologist, lectured together in 1952. See “On the Nature of Integral Consciousness, Part 4” under the Audio Recordings tab for the only recording available of their lecture series. (1 page)

A double-sided page of notes on this text, which was translated by A. Mitchell and published by Henry Holt & Co. (1911). (1 page)

A set of handwritten notes on this volume, which likely was one of Wolff's college texts. It was published by The Macmillan Company (1908). (6 pages)

These notes from are from chapter 9 of this work, which was published by The Macmillan Company (1930). The chapter title is “The New Era in Physics.” (5 pages)

This work, which was not found in the 2013 inventory of Wolff’s library, is a series of Eddington’s public lectures published by Oxford University Press (1927). Wolff’s notes are on the first two lectures, “The Interior of a Star” and “Some Recent Investigations.” (2 pages)

There are two pages of notes from the chapters on “Cosmic Religion” and pacifism in A. Einstein, Cosmic Religion and Other Opinions and Aphorisms (New York: Covici Friedi, 1931) and one page of notes from A. Einstein’s contribution in A. Einstein et al., Living Philosophies (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1931). Both of these works informed Wolff's lecture on Einstein, which is titled “Einstein—The Man and the Mystic.” There are several hand-drawn figures on the verso of p. 3. (4 pages)

This work, which was not found in the 2013 inventory of Wolff’s library, was first published in London by Constable (1926). Wolff likely used some of this material when preparing his lecture outline titled “Civilization—Looking Forward.” There are two pages of general notes and one page marked “Chapter VIII Conclusion.” (3 pages)

A set of handwritten notes on this volume, which likely was one of Wolff’s college texts (it was published by Charles Scribner’s Sons in 1905). Only one page of these notes (p. 6) is in Wolff’s handwriting; the remainder appear to be written by Sherifa. Sherifa also appears to have written two notes to herself while studying this book, which have been posted under the “Sherifa” tab. (8 pages)

The title page of this volume in Wolff’s library lists its publisher as “The Magazine Theosophy” and its publication date as 1956. The first seven chapters were written by Mr. Judge, who passed away before completing the series. These chapters were published in his magazine The Path, appearing in various numbers from 1887 to 1895. The remaining eleven chapters were later written by his pupil and friend Robert Crosbie. The entire work was published by the United Lodge of Theosophists in the Magazine Theosophy in various issues from November 1913 to February 1917. (4 pages)

This work, which was not found in the 2013 inventory of Wolff’s library, was published by Harper Brothers in 1929. Wolff prepared several lectures on Keyserling, whom he saw as a “bridge between the East and the West.” The current work forms the basis for Wolff’s lecture outline, “Count Herman Evaluates America”; his notes on this volume are handwritten. (6 pages)

Wolff’s edition of this work was published in 1929 by Harcourt, Brace & Co. Wolff prepared several lectures on Keyserling, whom he saw as a “bridge between the East and the West.” The current work is mentioned in the outline, “Herman Keyserling – Philosopher.” (8 pages)

A set of handwritten notes on this volume, which was one of Wolff’s college texts. It was published by the Chicago University Press (1910). (11 double-sided pages)

Wolff owned the first edition of this work, the full title of which is “The Science of Breath and the Philosophy of the Tatwas, with Fifteen Introductory and Explanatory Essays on Nature’s Finer Forces”; it was published in 1890 by the Theosophical Publishing Society. (6 pages)

This file contains two newspaper clippings (one with the handwritten note “Exam.” and dated 5/1/40) that were found in this volume, which was published by Cambridge University Press (1903). Both clippings relate an attempt to oust Russell from the faculty of the University of California at Los Angeles. This volume was one of Wolff's college texts. (2 pages)

Only volume 4 of the second edition of In Woods of God-Realization was found in the 2013 inventory of Wolff’s library. It is likely that Wolff owned the entire seven volume set, as the notes found here are on a lecture published in volume 3. It should be noted that Rama Tirtha shared Wolff’s love of mathematics. (2 pages)

Three cards with handwritten notes on this text, which was published in 1909 by The Macmillan Company. This was one of Wolff's college texts. (5 pages)

These notes are from The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett, and were used by Wolff in his lecture outline “The Astral Light.” (2 pages)

These “Notes re. Astral Body” are from “Volume III” of The Secret Doctrine, which was published in 1897. (2 pages)

These notes on the Astral Light are marked “Secret Doctrine Notes.” (5 pages)

These notes are from The Mahatma Letters and The Secret Doctrine. (3 pages)

These notes are from “Volume III” of The Secret Doctrine, which was published in 1897. (1 page)

These notes are from “Volume III” of The Secret Doctrine, which was published in 1897. (3 pages)

This note contrasts the psychological theories of Freud and Jung. (1 page)

These typed notes are from volumes I and III of The Secret Doctrine. (1 page).

These notes are from 1924 edition of The Serpent Power (Madras: Ganesh & Co.), edited by Arthur Avalon (John Woodruffe), pp. 200ff. (5 pages)

These notes were taken from Baldwin’s Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology; they are followed by a page that lists the definition of ‘buddhi’ and a comment about intuitive types. There is a small diagram on the verso of p. 2. (3 pages)

This is a list of “Notes on Nirmanakaya Robe” taken from The Secret Doctrine. (5 pages including verso of p. 1)

This is a list of “Notes on Philosopher’s Stone” taken from The Secret Doctrine. (1 page)

This is a list of “Notes on Pitris” taken from The Secret Doctrine. The word ‘pitris’ refers to the progenitors or “fathers” of humanity. (1 page)

This is a list of “References to Rounds and Races from the Second Volume of .” (9 pages)

This is a list of “References to Rounds and Races from the Semi-Centennial Edition of The Secret Doctrine.” (11 pages)

A list of passages on this topic taken from the following sources: The Theosophical Glossary, The Secret Doctrine, and The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett. (1 page)

This list of “Notes re. Shankara” is recorded as “From T. Subba Row.” This reference is to Subba Row’s piece “Sri Sankaracharya’s Date and Doctrine,” which was published in The Theosophist 4, no. 12 (September 1883): 304-310. (1 page)

These notes on the soul are from The Secret Doctrine; they are signed “Sherifa.” (5 pages)

This page of “Discussions of Superconscience” lists a number of passages relevant to this topic (with page numbers) from Aurobindo’s The Life Divine. The first items in this list are written in hand and the remainder are typed; the verso of this page notes “P 289.” (2 pages with verso)

This page contains a quote from The Secret Doctrine concerning materialistic science and another regarding the Philosopher’s Stone. (1 page)

This page contains two “Yoga Notes” from H.P.B. (Helena Petrovna Blavatsky) as published in the December 1882 issue of the Theosophist. (1 page)