Henry Jotham Newton
(9 February 1823 − 23 December 1895)
(1823-1895)
American manufacturer and inventor. Became known as "the father of the dry-plate process" and was a pioneer in the preparation of ready-sensitized paper. President of the First Society of Spiritualists in New York for the last twenty years of his life. Became one of the original "formers" of The Theosophical Society in 1875 and its Treasurer for the first few years; directly involved, together with Col. Olcott, in arranging for the first scientific cremation in America (Baron de Palm, 1876). Later resigned from the T.S. with considerable bitterness. (BCW).
American manufacturer, inventor and investigator of photography (1823-1895). A founder and first treasurer of the Theosophical Society, he later resigned over differences concerning Spiritualism; he also assisted Olcott in arranging Baron de Palm’s cremation. (BCW 7:385-386).
Some links:
- Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
- CTD article in Russian: Ньютон, Генри Джотам
- Wikipedia: Henry Jotham Newton
- Other resources: Theosophy World Encyclopedia
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