Oahspe, copy of 1882 edition with annotations
File — Box-Folder: 2:1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of research notes of James Dennon regarding Dr. John Newbrough, the Faithists and the Shalam Colony in New Mexico. Shalam was founded by a New York dentist and doctor named John B. Newbrough and a group of his religious followers called Faithists. Newbrough claimed to have written a new Bible, called Oahspe, while under spirit control. Contained in this Bible was "The Book of Shalam," which set forth a plan for gathering the outcast and orphaned children of the world and raising them, according to strict religious principles, to be the spiritual leaders of a new age. Newbrough and some twenty Faithists decided to create such a place as described in "The Book of Shalam." In 1884, Shalam Colony was finally established on the banks of the Rio Grande, one mile from the village of Dona Ana.
Included in the collection are the correspondence files between Dennon and the first processor of the materials at the Archives and Special Collections detailing how the materials came to the department.
Dates
- 1983-1985
Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet (2 Boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository