Mahurin, Melville B. (Melville Brenton), 1848-1920

Mellville B. Mahurin expounds on his views of religion, humanity, natural sciences, and the order of the universe in the manifesto he sends to Theodore Roosevelt. Building on contemporary understandings of atomic theory, Mahurin postulates that the nature of the universe and the teachings of Jesus Christ have been obfuscated by organized religion. In spite of previous letters of rejection from notable individuals, Mahurin seeks Roosevelt’s thoughts on his theories submitted “in the spirit of progressive development.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-24

Creator(s)

Mahurin, Melville B. (Melville Brenton), 1848-1920

Melville B. Mahurin sent the questionnaires to presidents of large universities and other individuals subsequently suggested. He has received responses from a large number of recipients and plans to send out his conclusions by June 1.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-08

Creator(s)

Mahurin, Melville B. (Melville Brenton), 1848-1920

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Melville B. Mahurin would like to get Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion on five subjects, and hopes to publish them together as a book.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-23

Creator(s)

Mahurin, Melville B. (Melville Brenton), 1848-1920

Melville B. Mahurin asks the recipient of the letter for a short summary of their ideas regarding what humanity’s ideas of religion, god, and morality would look like absent any influence of Christianity. Mahurin hopes to publish a collection of the answers, and feels that it “would make a book of priceless value.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-23

Creator(s)

Mahurin, Melville B. (Melville Brenton), 1848-1920

A blank postcard allowing the recipient to suggest names of people who they believe Melville B. Mahurin should contact.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03

Creator(s)

Mahurin, Melville B. (Melville Brenton), 1848-1920