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Several portrait photographs of a younger Frank B. Robinson	1902	Three portrait photographs of a young Frank B. Robinson, two of which have been cut out, wearing the same suit but posing differently in each photograph. 'Age 16' written in pencil in white space.	Portraits; Young Frank B. Robinson
Psychiana No. 1 radio transcript	1927	Radio transcript No. 1, in a series of 1 - 6, uses Jesus Christ's words--'The things that I do shall ye do also'--to inform listeners these words will come true, and they can obtain the secrets of Christ's power, even miracles, by acquiring a free copy of Robinson's lecture entitled 'Psychiana.'	Radio Advertising; Jesus Christ; God-Power
Psychiana No. 2 radio transcript	1927	Radio transcript No. 2, in a series of 1 - 6, claims that Robinson obtained the power of Christ in a flash after a 40 year search, and uses Jesus Christ's words--'The things that I do shall ye do also'--to inform listeners they can also obtain the secrets of Christ's power, even miracles, by acquiring a free copy of Robinson's lecture entitled 'Psychiana.'	Radio Advertising; Jesus Christ; God-Power
Radio transcript copy no. 6	1927	Radio transcript No. 6, in a series of 1 - 6, asks listeners if they remain unsatisfied by current dogmas and if they long to experience the power and presence of God. Transcript asserts they can discover the secret power of the universe that Christ used by acquiring a free copy of Robinson's lecture entitled 'Psychiana.'	Radio Advertising; Jesus Christ; God-Power
Psychiana No. 3 radio transcript	1927	Radio transcript No. 3, in a series of 1 - 6, announces that Robinson does not believe in the subconscious mind but a greater power in the universe attributed to the subconscious mind. He claims Jesus Christ used this power and people can know about this power by acquiring a free copy of Robinson's lecture entitled 'Psychiana.'	Radio Advertising; Jesus Christ; God-Power; Subconscious Mind
Psychiana No. 4 radio transcript	1927	Radio transcript No. 4, in a series of 1 - 6, uses Jesus Christ's words--'The things that I do shall ye do also'--to inform listeners they can obtain the secrets of Christ's power. Transcript also asserts listeners can fulfill their quest for 'Truth.' They can do all this by acquiring a free copy of Robinson's lecture entitled 'Psychiana.'	Radio Advertising; Jesus Christ; God-Power
Psychiana No. 5 radio transcript	1927	Radio transcript No. 5, in a series of 1 - 6, refers to Robinson as 'one of the keenest psychological minds this country has ever produced' and refers to Christ as the 'Galilean Carpenter.' Transcript informs listeners they can use the same power Christ used by acquiring a free copy of Robinson's lecture entitled 'Psychiana.'	Radio Advertising; Jesus Christ; God-Power
The Humanist Pulpit - Did Jesus Really Live	1927-03-27	Pamphlet contains an address delivered before First Unitarian Society for distribution. Pamphlet discusses the controversy surrounding the claim that Jesus of Nazareth, the man who walked the earth as the manifestation of God, never actually existed in history and recounts historical arguments for and against this claim.	Jesus Christ; Religious Debates; Lectures
The Humanist Pulpit - Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?	1928-04-08	Pamphlet contains an address delivered before First Unitarian Society for distribution. Pamphlet discusses whether Jesus Christ rose from the dead, breaking this argument down into the evidence surrounding the ability for his physical body to have left his grave versus the idea of the resurrection based on faith rather than any concrete evidence. Includes annotations in pencil.	Jesus Christ; Religious Debates; Lectures
Be on the Level	1928-08-28	Poem written by Psychiana student that relates the role of being honest to one another through the repetition of the phrase 'be on the level' and stresses equality inherent in everything being created by God.	Equality Through God; Student Writings; Poetry
Peace of Mind	1928/1950	Flyer includes an illustration of Jesus Christ and quotes the Bible. Discusses solving people's problems with God-Power and includes testimonials on the reverse page.	Jesus Christ; God-Power; Problems; Material Abundance
A Merry Xmas	1928;1945	Form letter signed by Robinson, printed in red and green wishing readers a Merry Christmas and asking for fincial assistance through the coming year. Also includes seasonal greeting card with a photo of a house in winter and in summer.	Christmas; Donations; Finances
Success or Failure, Wealth or Poverty, Which?	1929	In this lecture, meant to be read and not presented, Robinson claims everything he did before discovering the God-Law and Realm of God ended in failure. He uses examples, such as birds mating and geese flying in a 'V,' to prove there is an ancient force we can tap into, and that he did, to find success. This copy of the lecture is printed in a booklet entitled 'Psychiana (The Teaching Which Is Bringing New Life to a Spiritually Dead World)' and numbered 'Lecture No. 2'.	Wealth and Success; Examples of God-Law; Realm of God
Success or Failure, Wealth or Poverty, Which? Typescript	1929	In this lecture, meant to be read and not presented, Robinson claims everything he did before discovering the God-Law and Realm of God ended in failure. He uses examples, such as birds mating and geese flying in a 'V,' to prove there is an ancient force we can tap into, and that he did, to find success. This copy of the lecture is an original typescript written for publication.	Wealth and Success; Examples of God-Law; Realm of God
Psychiana (The New Psychological Religion) - Advanced Course - Introductory Lecture	1929	First Advanced Lesson asks students to read in a quiet place. Robinson discusses an 'immutable, inviolable, and never-changing Law' that governs the universe. He offers examples of this law: geese flying in a 'V' by instinct, seeds sprouting, etc. He then discusses the discoveries of 'New Psychology,' and the Power that has been called the subconscious mind.
Psychiana (The New Psychological Religion) Lesson No. 5 Sin--What It Is--And What It Is Not	1929	Lesson discusses Jesus Christ, who Robinson claims taught things so revolutionary and difficult for people to comprehend that they crucified him and proceeded to misinterpret and miscommunicate his actual teachings. Robinson claims the entire system of orthodox Christianity was founded on misunderstandings. He then discusses, at length, the concept of sin in Catholic doctrine.
Why I Founded Psychiana	1929	Lesson begins with Robinson telling of his past and childhood home, specifically his upbringing in a Christian home and study of Christian texts. He then discusses his disillusionment with religion and the revelation of Psychiana that followed. He also discusses 'New Psychology,' its relationship with Christ's teachings, and the ability to get what you want in this life rather than waiting for the afterlife.
Why I Founded Psychiana (The Teaching Which is Bringing New Life to a Spiritually Dead World) - Success or Failure; Wealth or Poverty: Which?	1929	Introductory lesson to Psychiana promises students that the Power Robinson has realized can give them anything 'spiritual or MATERIAL' that they desire. He heavily criticizes the teachings of orthodox religions and explains that if the Power he has realized can govern the entire universe it can give them any material thing they seek.
Psychiana (The New Psychological Religion) - Introductory Lecture	1929	Lesson focuses on an Immutable Law that governs the universe, the God-Law. Robinson includes several examples of how animals act, behave, and reproduce according to natural law as evidence that this force exists. He also discusses modern psychology, particularly the conscious and subconscious, and its relation to the God-Law and getting people health, wealth, and happiness.
Psychiana (the New Psychological Religion) Introductory Lecture	1929	Introductory lecture by Frank B. Robinson about the revolutionary teaching of Psychiana.	Power of God; Moscow, Idaho; God-Law; God-Power
Portraits of Frank B. Robinson	1930	Three wallet size portrait photographs of Young Frank. B. Robinson wearing a three piece suit and bowtie, facing the camera in two of the three photographs.	Young Frank B. Robinson; Portraits
Portrait of Frank B. Robinson [09]	1930	Portrait of young Frank B. Robinson wearing a three-piece suit and tie looking away from the camera.	Portraits; Young Frank B. Robinson
Photograph of Frank B. Robinson's son, Alfred B. Robinson	1930	Photograph depicts Alfred B. Robinson, child, outside feeding a small dog in front of a white picket fence.	Robinson Family; Alfred B. Robinson
Negative photograph of Frank B. Robinson's book The God Nobody Knows	1930	Negative photograph of the cover and spine of Frank B. Robinson's book The God Nobody Knows. The cover includes a drawing of a wooden sign in the ground that reads the book's title.	Robinson's books
The Bibles of the Xtian Religion: Address Delivered Philharmonic Aud. L.A. Jan 5th, 1930	1930-01-05	Twenty-two page original typescript of an address delivered at the Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, on January 5, 1930. The introduction gives a brief history of man and the similarities between various religions. Robinson then gives a brief description of the history and various translations of the Christian Bible.	Los Angeles; Bible; Doctrine Parallels

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