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NCRTH AMERICAN J URISDICTION
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February, 19)4
P R I N T E D I N J . . A . Y T H E R O SI C RU C I A N P R E SS L T D . . SA N J O SE . C A L I F OR N I A
PREFACE
FEEL SURE that our members throughout North America will
manifest a deep interest in the proposal of a typical Rosicrucian
University for this jurisdiction. If for no other reason each one
of us should unite in working to bring this about so that a great
monument symbolical of the principles of Rosicrucianism will be
established in this Western World to stand in the future as a
landmark of the Order.
The officers and members of the Board of Trustees of AMORC have had
this in mind for many years. From month to mouth additional features
have been added to the plans and ideas for such a university and gradually
a large amount of scientific equipment has been accumulated, and some of
it stored away while the remainder has been tested and used experimentally
with the sole purpose in mind of donating these things to the work of the
university in the future. In the laying out of the grounds of Rosicrucian
Park and in the arrangement of its various buildings now completed space
has been left for the erection of the future university building and various
interesting manuscripts dealing with higher scientific, metaphysical, and
mystical principles that have come to us from various countries have been
put away in the vaults to be saved for the day when these things could be
given properly in personal class instruction to those members who look
forward to devoting their entire lives to Rosicrucian research and Rosi-
crucian unfoldment.
The time is coming when there will be a great demand on the part of
thousands of profound, sincere students for additional instruction under
various specialists so that these students may go out into the field of human
effort especially qualified to deal with certain problems of life, and cotv
tribute to the greater evolution of the nations of peoples in this Western
World. We may rightly take pride in such a plan, and we may rightly be
proud of our part in laying the foundation for such a university. Each and
every member of the Order at the present time and in the future will be
able to point with just satisfaction to the fact that back of their organization,
back of their graded studies at home, back of their membership, and their
affiliation with the Order, is this great university representing the highest
spiritual, mystical, and Cosmic ideals of Rosicrucianism. This will immedi
ately place the Rosicrucian activities in this Western World beyond the pale
of any criticism or comment on the part of those persons who think that the
organization is a mere fraternal body of like-minded individuals seeking for
some ethereal goal or searching for mysterious knowledge. The Rosicrucian
Order today in the Western World has attained a high degree of respect
on the part of intelligent-thinking men and women and these persons antici
pate that some day the Rosicrucian Order will reveal its great objective and
great plan by classifying itself as one of the great university systems of
education in the Western World.
The officers and members of the Board of Directors of AMORC are
willing to make every sacrifice and make every contribution of time, money.
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A P R O P O S A L
and effort to bring this university into a realization. The plans will be
carried out, and the great building will be constructed, and the classwork
begun as quickly as possible, regardless of whether the members of the
Order generally throughout the continent are able to give their financial
support to the construction of the building or not. Personally, as Imperator
of the Order, I am pledged to see that the university is constructed, and if
it requires every material thing within my possession and every other asset
of the organization to bring about the realization of these plans, it will
be done. But we feel that the members themselves desire to have some part
in the laying of the foundation of this university by contributing to the
construction of its first large buildings. After the building is completed
AMORC and its officers will see that it is properly equipped and properly
maintained. AMORC is willing to assume the tremendous obligation and
expense of the interior equipment and the maintenance, and to provide the
specialists who will give their time to the instruction and in every way
contribute to making the university welh known, honored, and respected in
North America and other lands as are other Rose Croix Universities in
other jurisdictions. I feel sure, however, that the average member of the
Order feels like those who were present at the Convention in San J ose in
1933. There was a tremendous, spontaneous expression of desire to help
in such a plan, and the members seemed to vie with one another in want'
ing to be among the first to contribute something toward the university.
Letters received during the past months have continued to express that same
spirit of cooperation. I think that such a monument to the Rosicrucian
ideals should contain somewhere on its walls and in its records the list of
names of those who are founders of the university and who have contributed
to its material foundation and structure. The Supreme Secretary, with the
assistance of others as an advisory committee, has worked out a plan
whereby each member may conveniently assist in a material way and have
his or her name recorded as one of the founders of the university. I am
happy to endorse that plan, and to recommend it to you, and ask that
you give your sincere attention and careful consideration to the other parts
and pages of this pamphlet. From time to time we will announce in the
pages of The Rosicrucian Digest or the Forum just what is being ac'
complished in carrying out this plan and what help we have received, and
what progress is being made in our approach to the goal we have set.
Assuring each of our members that all of this is in the spirit of service to
our members and the perpetuation in the Western World of the Rosicrucian
principles that have moved thousands of human beings forward in their
personal evolution, and with good wishes to each and every member for
Peace Profound, I am
Fraternally,
H. SPENCER LEWIS, Ph . D., Imperator.
SANCTUM SANCTORIUM, ROSICRUCI AN PARK,
SAN J OSE, CALIFORNIA, J ANUARY 5, 1934.
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PROPOSED SCIENCE BUILDINGROSE-CROIX UNIVERSITY
The above structure is proposed as the first unit of the Rose-Croix University buildings. It will house a reference
library of philosophical and scientific records, chemical, solar spectrum, and physical laboratories, also an especially
designed classroom, a radio and high frequency laboratory, and the special feature of a sound motion picture projection
room for illustrated lectures. The architectural design is Egyptian, to harmonize with the other buildings in Rosicrucian
Park. The architect is an officer and member of the Grand Lodge staff.
&otcructans as! Jfounkrs
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Par t On e
T SEEMS most befitting that the Rose'Croix University of North
America is founded by Rosicrudans who are members of this
jurisdiction. Throughout the world in times past the lamp of
knowledge was frequently lighted. Its rays have dispelled dark'
ness under the protection and guidance of the Rose and Cross.
The areas bathed in its sdntillation gave rise to new jurisdictions
of the time'honored Rosicrucian fraternity. The crusade of Light invoked
the wrath of its enemies; intolerance, ignorance, superstition and envy
mobilized their nefarious forces, and sought to oppose it. Light and its
companions, truth and knowledge, persevered, but the ordeal was most
severe. Always at the end of each ray of illumination, like a spectre, was
darkness, a creature crouching, waiting to spring forward to extinguish
Light, if its bearers should lose faith or courage.
The Light has slowly conquered. The limit of its radiance today con-
stitutes the boundaries of the civilized world. This greater Light that has
come with the years has made visible to all the sites of the earlier struggles.
Recent histories and encyclopedias abound in accounts of the early persecu'
tions of the leaders of this great movement. The sacrifice made by earnest
souls who dared to make inquiry into the hidden mysteries of life are looked
upon in horror by a more just humanity of today. There remains through'
out the world today venerated structures that centuries ago sheltered these
groups of courageous souls who dared defy the prejudices of the times to
meet together in secrecy so that they might free their minds from the
noxious existing chimeras.
In a city of Southern France is a massive stone structure, sombre and
majestic, that in centuries past was hailed by the brethren as the SEE of
hermetic knowledge. Its massive, resisting walls have withstood countless
waves of human fury manifest in battle and blood. Behind its bleak ex'
terior through its long passageways have many neophytes marched in
solemn procession. Across its threshold into the outer world with lips
sealed, with sacred oath, and hearts afire with enthusiasm for the cause,
have passed many whose later deeds are the mile'stones in mankinds
advancement. In Basel, Switzerland; London, England; Athens, Greece;
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A university should be a place of light, of
liberty and of learning.
Speech, House of Commons,
March 18, 1873.
A P R O P O S A L
Brussels, Belgium; Germany, Russia and Austria stand these glorious monu-
ments to the great work that shall continue as long as man is man.
These edifices were built and maintained by Rosicrucians. High ideals
mixed with human blood have made them endure. No Rosicrucians of the
jurisdiction in which they exist can look upon them without mixed feelings
of pride and remorsepride for a symbol so typifying the exalted
principles of the Order, and remorse for those who pass in memory's review
as having given their mortal body that the cause might become immortal.
What greater honor could be bestowed upon these shrines than that
they be retained as centers of great learning? In contrast with their former
shroud of secrecy, most of them today wave the banner of welcome and
freedom. Alive is kept their former ideal that only the unusual, the
enigmas of life, be studied and their solution sought. Though the way to
their portals is now well-defined, yet but a meager number travel it. Few
are those, however, once having entered, who do not return wealthy in
mind and abounding in happiness.
Is not the North American jurisdictionyour jurisdictionto have such
landmarks? Why should not we endow an institution and dedicate it to
the same noble purposes as the jurisdictions of our predecessors? Is our
devotion and sincerity any less substantial? Shall it end with the body and
mind that gave them birth? We, too, are duty-bound to leave behind us
for posterity a testimony of our accomplishment. Our era should go down
in Rosicrudan history as a continuance of the creative spirit. We, too,
must add a stone to the foundation started centuries before. Is our niche
in time to be referred to as a period when Rosicrudan progress was
suspended, or that we rested upon the labors of our earlier brethren?
Certainly all the fruit of knowledge has not been picked, nor all the seed
of inner development sown. I t is still a time for sacrifice, not of body or
peace of mind, but of material means. Shall we, brethren, establish the
Rose-Croix University of North America? We have conceived it!
AN APPEAL TO YOU
Each Rosicrudan should become a founder of this institution. The
possibility of the establishment of this center of sdentific research and
investigation of nature s laws rests with you. Eventually it will become a
reality even if you do not assist in its founding at present, but the delay
would be costlycostly in the loss of time and the unavailability of truth.
This university shall be yours! I t must be the result of your effort, the
consequence of your desire. I t is to be a Rosicrudan center of learning and
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Very late in life, when he was studying geom
etry, someone said to Lacydes, Is it then a time
for you to be learning now?1 I f it is not, he
replied, when will it be?
Lacydes V.
A P R O P O S A L
research, not alone in name or dedication, but in co-operative accomplish
ment and contribution.
Appropriately framed, placed upon the walls of the research library of
this institution will be the honor roll of its founders, the names of those who
made the Rose-Croix University a reality. Every student of the future
while availing himself of the facilities of its unique library may gaze upon
those names with deep respect, and there will be engendered within their
breasts the urge to do their best. This institution must be a credit to the
Rosi crucian Order, even in its physical aspect. Beauty must be combined
with practicability. Every device, instrument, appliance and form of
equipment necessary to assure the mastery of the subjects taught must be
acquired. This will necessarily mean an expenditure of a considerable
sum of money. I t is the solemn duty of the Supreme Grand Lodge of
AMORC to purchase this equipment after the physical structure of the
building has been erected. I t shall procure the best scientific equipment
that is obtainable. The Supreme Grand Lodge shall further provide a
faculty duly qualified and proficient to impart their comprehension of the
truths of nature to the students, and they shall be capable in directing the
students further inquiry into the realm of unknown knowledge.
But before the Supreme Grand can do this a physical st r uct ur e is
neededone that will adequately house all the present necessary facilities
of the university, and become the nucleus for further growth. To make
this building, this beautiful and utilitarian structure possible, shall be your
share of the burden in the great work. The erection of this building is
logically the first necessary step to be taken, and the funds for this must
come from the Rosicruoian members. You must found this institution;
the individual effort must be sincerewhole-heartedly made; you should
feel as though you are really contributing, that you have made a sacrifice
to bring into existence this new great channel for Rosicrucian expression.
If in the days of yore you had been one of the brethren actually building
one of the great temples or mystery schools, you would have done your
physical best. You would have expended all the strength that was yours in
helping to lift great stones in place. You would have gone the limit of
your endurance in shaping in the quarries the great blocks of stone. True,
there might have been some stronger or more skilled, but you would have
had the inner satisfaction of knowing that within your power you did
your best. Shall you do less today? Your conscience, then, would have
been the measure of the limit of your effort, and so it is today.
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Heaven is not reached at a single bound;
But we build the ladder by which we rise
From the lowly earth to the vaulted s\ ies,
And we mount to its summit round by round.
J osiah Gilbert Holland.
C|oto to Contribute
Par t Two
E a c h Frater or Soror who contributes will receive a certificate acknowl
edging him or her as a founder of the Rose'Croix University. Each
founder shall have his or her name inscribed on the great scroll to be
preserved in the University for posterity. For your convenience in con'
tributing, we have arranged the amounts of contributions asked for into
four distinct divisions. Please read very carefully the explanation accom'
panying each division. Please try to make your contribution come within
as high a division as possible. Remember the cause.
This is a humanitarian venture untainted by any form of commercialism.
Upon the erection of the Rose-Croix University an accountants audited
statement o* all moneys received and expended for this purpose will be
published, also a photostatic copy of the builders contract, revealing the
actual cost of construction. Every Rosicrudan founder will receive this
published information.
FOUNDERS CONTRI BUTI ON OF $100 OR MORE
Naturally, if every contribution is of the lowest division, it will not be
possible to effect our plans for the erection of the Rosicrudan University.
Every Rosicrudan is asked, therefore, to try to make his contribution come
within this particular division.
To every member who gives $100 or more will be given a receipt for
one terms tuition, fully paid. In other words, as an act of appreciation,
those who make a generous gift of $100 or more will receive a certificate
entitling them to attend one semester at the university with all tuition fees
paid.
FOUNDERS CONTRI BUTI ON OF $25
To the Rosicrudan who makes a contribution of $25 or any amount
between $25 and $100, a paid certificate for one-half term tuition will be
given. In addition to founding the Rose-Croix University, those who make
this contribution will hold a receipt for a half terms tuition, which shall
be acceptable at any time within a period of two years. We hope that
many Rosicrudans will avail themselves of this investment in learning, and
at the same time further the establishment of the university. Try and
place your contribution in this division.
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A gift should be like unto a mirror, and re'
fleet the generosity of the giver.
Validavar.
A P R O P O S A L
FOUNDERS CONTRI BUTI ON OF $10
This division includes all remittances between the amounts of $10 and
$25. It naturally will require many contributions of this amount to make
the physical structure of the university possible; but these contributions
will be highly appreciated. Every Rosicrucian whose contribution falls
within this division will receive an attractive, neat medallion to be worn,
signifying he or she is one of the Rose'Croix University founders. This
honorary medallion will be given in addition to a founders certificate, which
every contributor will receive. Nearly every Rosicrucian, by a slight sacri'
fice, can make a contribution that will come within this division.
FOUNDERS CONTRI BUTI ON OF LESS THAN $10
That every Rosicrucian everywhere in every circumstance might share
in the great work of making this Rose'Croix University an actuality, this
division has been established. Your humble contribution will be received
with deep appreciation. So that the university may be realised as soon as
possible. Please do not make your contribution come within this division
if it is possible for you to give within one of the above divisions. Every con'
tributor of this division will also receive a founders certificate.
ATTENTION, PLEASEFinal Instructions
So that actual construction may start just as soon as possible, every
Rosicrucian is urgently requested to make his or her contribution within
thirty days after the receipt of this appeal. Your contribution whenever
received will materially help the cause, BUT delay in forwarding the con'
tribution will necessarily delay actual starting of the construction of the
University. Do not send remittances in cash without registering your letter.
All checks and money orders should be made payable to the RosE'Cr oix
Univer sit y Fund. The envelope containing your remittance should be
addressed to the Rose'Croix Foundation, c/o Rosicrucian Order AMORC,
San J ose, California, U. S. A. On the back of every founders certificate
sent to a contributor will be receipted the amount of money he or 6he
contributed. ON PAGE SEVEN IS A CONTRI BUTI ON FORM which
can lx: removed from this booklet without destroying it. Fill out the form
and be certain you SEND I T WI TH Y OUR CONTRIBUTION.
No more worthy enterprise has ever been promoted by the Rosicrucian
Order, AMORC, and it is hoped that the Cosmic will open the way for
you to generously assist in making this contribution a success.
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Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for
brethren to dwell together in unity.
Biblecxxxvii, 2.
A P R O P O S A L
Whatsoever thou resolvest to do,
do it quickly. Defer not to the
evening what the morning
may accomplish
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Founder s Contribution Form
Kindly accompany your contribution with the form below. Be sure that you have
carefully given all of the information required. Please have your contribution come
within the highest division possible. To remove form below, tear on scored line on
left side. Be certain to make your remittance payable to ROSE-CROIX UNIVER
SITY FUND, and send to proper address below.
I wish to share in the foundation of
The Rose'Croix University
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I am heartily in accord with the proposal that the Rosicrucian
Order AMORC of the North American jurisdiction of this
cycle, erect a suitable edifice, housing such facilities as will not
alone perpetuate the knowledge now in the archives of the Order
but which will afford the Pratres and Sorores the opportunity of
research and inquiry into the works of the Cosmic, so they may
through their findings add to that which is now known. You will
therefore find enclosed my foundation contribution which shall
be used for the purposes of the Rose' Croix University.
NAME....................................................................................................
ADDRESS...............................- ...........................................................
Enclosed please find contribution of $.
Date:.
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SIR FRANCIS LORD BACON, F. R. C.
This eminent Rosicrucian during the Bloody Sixteenth Century was a pioneer in the
revolution of methods of education. He was to his era. like Aristotle was to the ancient
world. He challenged the antiquated system of knowledge and advanced human learning
a century beyond the mass understanding of the time. He was also founder of the
Invisible College."