Theos-Talk Archives (December 2006 Message tt00144)

Carlos seems to have misunderstood my questions.

I was not arguing that organizations - esoteric or otherwise - must or
should open their archives, any more than individuals must or should make
their private documents available to others.

I asked to whom a request for access to ULT and/or DES archives could be
addressed. This does not seem to be a difficult question! I have little
doubt that Mrs Burnier would refuse me access to the (Adyar) TS, ES and ER
archives: but at least I know to whom I can direct a request for access.

Either (i) the ULT has no achives, and nothing has been retained over the
years since it was founded or (ii) it has archives, they are located
somewhere, are the property of someone or some organization and are under
the control of someone.

The ULT in London had archives - I saw them! I had some access to some
parts of them after permission had been given - by someone. Who that was I
had and have no idea.

It is legally inconceivable that property (including archives) is not
owned by some person or organization. Or is the claim that it is "owned"
by all the associates collectively? But given that they do not appear to
be members of either an incorporated or unincorporated association, what
is their legal status in relation to ULT property?

These questions do not require pearls to be cast before swine! Unless, of
course, if the identity of the person(s) in control is secret.

Dr Gregory Tillett