The Babi and Baha'i Religions: An Annotated Bibliography

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1. Consultation. Wilmette, Ill.: NSA of the Baha'is of the USA, US BPT list

2. Research Department of the Universal House of Justice (comp.) Baha'i Elections, Wilmette, Ill., Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1990, 18 pp. c/r compilations.

3. Nazm-i idari (The administrative order) (Listed Baha'i Distribution Service).

4. Spiritual Nature of the Local Assembly, The. Wilmette, Ill.: NSA of the Baha'is of the USA, US BPT list

5. Suggestions for the Conduct of Institutes on the Covenant and Administration. Wilmette, Ill.: Projects Development Committee, 1926.

6. Baha'i Procedure. 2nd. ed., Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Committee, 1942.

7. Questions and Answers: The Administrative Order Based on the Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Baha, 'His Greatest Legacy to Posterity'. 45 leaves. n.p.: 1948. Collins 7.2166

8. Declaration of Trust/By-Laws of the National Spiritual Assembly and the Local Spiritual Assembly. Reprinted, 1975 ed., Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1949. Originally developed in the United States, these organizational documents have served as models for similar declarations and by-laws throughout the world. [Check how this differs? from Braun p.112 Declaration of Trust and By-Laws of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States; By-Laws of a Local Spiritual Assembly, US, 1949, 1965, 24 pp.

9. Principles of Baha'i Administration: A Compilation. 1st.; 2nd. ed., 1963; 3rd. ed. 1973 ed., London: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1950. A concise and informative handbook divided into four principal sections: 1) The Individual; 2) The Local Spiritual Assembly; 3) National Convention; and 4) The National Spiritual Assembly. Contents are drawn principally from statements by Shoghi Effendi, with occasional passages from the writings of Baha' Allah and 'Abd al-Baha'. Appendices include the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the British NSA (1971).

10. Baha'i  Group: Its Purpose and Operation, The. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1958a. A short handbook devoted to the 'Group' -- any community of Baha'is (normally between 2 and 8 in number) which has not yet elected a local assembly.

11. Trustees of the Merciful: Status, Responsibilities, and Duties of the Local Spiritual Assembly. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1958b.

12. Baha'i Community: A Summary of its Organization and Laws, The. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1963.

13. Guidelines for Local Spiritual Assembly Development [Not to be confused with Guidelines for Local Spiritual Assemblies, item x]. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1972a.

14. Trusted Ones of God: The Local Spiritual Assembly, The. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1972. 47 p. 1972b. 7.2613.

15. Activity of the Local Spiritual Assembly. 9. [Nairobi]: National Education Committee of the Baha'is of Kenya, 1973a. Collins 7.25

16. Baha'i Electoral Process, The. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1973b. [check: part of Comprehensive Deepening Program?]

17. Consultation, Consultation, Consultation. [4]. n.p. [Nairobi, Kenya]: National Education Commitee of the Baha'is of Kenya, 1973c. Collins 7.734

18. Election of the Local Spiritual Assembly. 6. n.p. [Nairobi]: National Education Committee of the Baha'is ofKenya, 1973d. Collins 7.843

19. Foundations of the Local Spiritual Assembly. 10. The Local Spiritual Assembly: 1, n.p. [Nairobi, Kenya]: National Education Commitee of the Baha'is of Kenya, 1973e. Collins 7.993

20. Local Spiritual Assembly: A Guidebook for Kenya, The. 25. n.p. [Nairobi, Kenya]: National Education Committee of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kenya, 1973f. Collins 7.1420

21. Baha'i Community Life. Reprinted with other Star Study Program booklets in a single volume, The Light of Baha'u'llah (section x, item xx -- 1ntroductory) ed., Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1974a. [check: part of Star Study Program]

22. Continental Board of Counsellors, Auxiliary Board Members and Their Assistants, The. 14. n.p. [South Africa?]: Continental Board of Counsellors in Southern Africa, 1974b. Collins 7.735

23. Local Spiritual Assembly, The. Reprinted with other Star Study Program booklets in a single volume, The Light of Baha'u'llah (section x, item xx -- Introduction); Ponapean ed., 1978, Honolulu, National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Hawaiian Islands for the National Spiritual Assembly of the Caroline Islands, 45 pp. (English and Ponapean text) ed., v, 18. Star Study Program, Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1974c. Collins 7.1415-6

24. Guidelines for Local Spiritual Assemblies. Adaptation published with same title, New Zealand, NSA of the Baha'is of New Zealand, 1981 ed., Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1975a.

25. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, The. Wilmette: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1975b.

26. Hands of the Cause of God. 11, 16. Taipei: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Taiwan, 1979a. Collins 7.1127

27. Local Spiritual Assembly Guidelines for Alaska. Alaska: NSA of the Baha'is of Alask, 1979b. Modified version of Guidelines for Local Spiritual Assemblies (item x).

28. Role of the Auxiliary Board Member: A Compilation, The. Harare: Continental Board of Counsellors of the Baha'i Faith in Africa, Harare Office, 1982. 28 p. 1982a. 7.2301.

29. Work of Assistants to Auxiliary Board Members: A Simplified Compilation, The. n.p. [Manurewa, N.Z.]: Continental Board of Counsellors in Australasia, 1982. [1O] p.

30. idem. n.p. [Manurewa, N.Z.]: Continental Board of Counsellors in Australasia, 1982. [28] p. English and Pidgin text. 1982b.

31. Work of the Auxiliary Boards: A Simplified Compilation, The. n.p. [Manurewa, N.Z.]: Continental Board of Counsellors in Australasia, 1982. [21] p-. 1982c.

32. Convention: A Compilation. New Zealand: NSA of the Baha'is of New Zealand, 1984a.

33. Formation of a Local Spiritual Assembly, The. 5. Harare, Zimbabwe: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Zimbabwe, Baha'i Distribution Service, 1984b. Collins 7.990

34. ed. The Sanctity and Nature of Baha'i Elections, a Compilation of Extracts from the Baha'i Sacred Writings. London: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1990. c/r compilations

35. Universal House of Justice, The. n.p. [Kuala Lumpur?: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malaysia?], [1], 26 p. n.d. [1973].

36. Baha'i  Anniversaries -- Festivals and Days of Fasting. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, n.d. A simple, four-page introduction to the Baha'i calendar.

37. Administration Handbook. New ed. [Harare, Zimbabwe], National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Zimbabwe, [3], 5 pp. ed., 6. n.p. [Limbe, Malawi]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malawi, n.d. [1975?]. Collins 7.30, 31

38. Local Spiritual Assembly, The. Reissued n.d. [1978?], n.p. [Victoria, Cameroon, National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cameroon] ed., [13]. n.p. [Lome, Togo]: [National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Togo], n.d. [1977?]. Collins 7.1418-9

39. Emerging from Obscurity [cover title: The Fund ]. [6]. n.p. [Wilmette, Ill.]: [Office of the Treasurer], n.d. [1982]. Collins 7.845

40. Administration: Functions of the Local Spiritual Assembly. 2, 2. n.p. [Freetown, Sierra Leone]: [National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Sierra Leone], n.d. [1984]-a. Collins 7.29

41. 1ndividual Believer and the Baha'i Fund, The. [4]. n.p. [Wilmette, Ill.]: [Baha'i] Office of the Treasurer, n.d. [1984]-b. Collins 7.1272

42. Universal House of Justice Is the Supreme Institution of the Baha'i Faith, The. n p [Nairobi: Baha'i Publishing Agency], 1 p. n.d. [1985]

43.`Local Spiritual Assembly, The. [39]. n.p. [Anchorage, Alaska]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Alaska, n.d. [between 1965 and 1975]. Collins 7.1417

44. Six Lessons on the Procedure and Spirit of Baha'i Elections. n.p., 17 p. n.d. [197-].

45. Universal House of Justice, The. n.p. [Nairobi]: National Education Committee of Kenya, [4] p. n.d. [1973].

46. Advisory Committee on Education, (ed.). Administration. 78. Baha'i Teacher's Handbook, v. 4, Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1966.

47. Ala'i, Lilian. A Tribute to the Hands of the Cause of God. 10. n.p. [Manurewa, N. Z.]: Continental Board of Counsellors in Australasia, 1983. Collins 7.40

48. Anon. The National Spiritual Assembly: A Deepening Course. n.p.: Continental Board of Counsellors in Southern Africa, 1971. 20 p. 1971. 7.1633.

49. Anon. 0 Fa'amatalagaotooto o le Pulega o le Fa'atuatuaga Baha'i/ An Outline of Baha'i Administration. rev. and updated. Apia, Western Samoa: Fono Fa'aleagaga a Baha'i o Samoa/ National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Sarnoa, 1982. 26, 20 p. Samoan and English text. 1982.

50. Anon. National Deepening 1nstitute, July 1985. 'The Local Spiritual Assembly'. n.p. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia, 1985. 17 p. 1985. 7.1631.

51. Anon. An Outline of Baha'i Administration. Kampala, Uganda: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Central and East Africa, n.d. [between 1956 and 1964], n.d. [196--?] 18 p.; n.d. [before 1964?] 20 p. n.d. [between 1956 and 1964], n.d. [196--?]; n.d. [before 1964?].

52. Baha'i Consultation: The Lamp of Guidance -- see section x, item xx [scripture, compilations].

53. Baha'i Funds and Contributions -- see section x, item xx [scripture, compilations]. :

54. Baha'i Meetings: The Nineteen Day Feast -- see section x, item xx. :

55. Bahai Lending Library (London). Bahai Lending Library, London: Rules and Terms. [6]. London: Bahai Lending Library, n.d. [190-?]. Collins 7.334a

56. Balyuzi, Hasan. A Guide to the Administrative Order of Baha'u'llah. Reprinted 1947 ed., London: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1941.

57. Balyuzi, H. M. A Guide to the Administrative Order of Baha'u'llah. 2nd. ed., 23. London: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1947. Collins 7.527

58. Beveridge, Kent. "Die gesellschaftspolitische Rolle der Baha'i -- Verwaltungsordnung innerhalb der Gemeinschaft der Baha'i , unter besondere Betrachtung der zwei leitenden 1nstitutionen [the sociopolitical role of the Baha'i administrative order inside the Baha'i community, with special reference to its two leading institutions]." Doctorate, Vienna, 1977.

59. Braun, Eunice. The March of the Institutions: A Commentary on the Interdependence of Rulers and Learned. xiii, 98. Oxford: George Ronald, 1983. A useful historical and contextual guide to what is now becoming a dominant theme in Baha'i analyses of the movement's organizational system: delineating two branches of the Baha'i admininstration. These are elected bodies ('the rulers', Ar. umara') and appointed institutions or individuals ('the learned', Ar, 'ulama'). The text concentrates on the latter wing of the system. The style is effusive.

60. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of India and Burma. Declaration of Trust, Memorandum of Association and By-Laws of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of India and Burma. 2nd ed. Lahore: Pritam Singh, . 16, 2 p. idem. 3rd ed. n.p.: Rustom Khosrove, 1934-35 (Poona: P.M. Modi at the 'Israelite Press'). 18 p. 1933. 7.1726-1727

61. Centers of Baha'i Learning -- see section x, item xx [Compilations, scripture]. :

62. Continental Board of Counsellors -- see section x, item xx [under compilations, scripture].

63. Coy, Genevieve L. Improving Our Baha'i Consultation. 6. Suva, Fiji: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the South Pacific Ocean, n.d. [between 1967 and 1970]. Collins 7.772

64. Ehsani, Mehraz. Manual for Auxiliary Board Assistants. 127. n.p. [Nairobi, Kenya]: Continental Board of Counsellors in Central and East Africa, n.d. [1977]. Collins 7.840

65. Furutan, 'Ali Akbar. Usul-i nazm-i idari -yi Baha'i (Principles of the Baha'i administrative system). 36pp., Tehran: Baha'i Publications Committee, 105 B.E./1948-49.

66. Gagnon, Richard. 'Analyse de la structure de l'ordre administratif baha'i' (Analysis of the structure of the Baha'i administrative order), Ph. D., Laval University, Canada, 1988.

67. Gail, Marzieh. Primer for Baha'i Assemblies. 6 leaves. n.p. [London]: Assembly Development Committee, n.d. [194-]. Collins 7.1030a

68. Gawhar-ri z, Hushang. Bayt al-'Adl-i A'zam (The Universal House of Justice). 96. Hofheim-Langenhain: Baha'i-Verlag, 1989.

69. Hakim-Samandari, Christine. "Etude d'une institution religieuse: "l'ordre administratif" Baha'i et la communaute des fide`les (Study of a religious institution: the Baha'i "administrative order" and the community of the faithful)." Doctorate, Paris, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, 1979, 2 vols., 375 leaves.

70. Hatcher, John S. Development of Local Spiritual Assemblies. [2], 18. n.p. [Kuala Lumpur]: Baha'i Publishing Trust Committee of Malaysia, 1982 [i.e. 1983?].Collins 7.1140a

71. Henuzet, L. L'Ordre Administratif. Brussels: Maison d'Editions Baha'ies,

72. Holley, Horace. The Present-Day Administration of the Baha'i Faith. 17. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Committee, 1947. Collins 7.1221

73. India, National [Baha'i] Teaching Committee of. Assembly Development Programme. New Delhi: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1976. A guide to the organization of local assemblies, designed for use in a country witnessing rapid growth in conversions.

74. Khanum, Ruhiyyih, [Amatu'l-Baha]. A Spiritual Assembly's Growing Pains. Reissued New Delhi, Baha'i Publishing Trust, n.d. ed., Australia: Baha'i Publications Australia, 1976. A short play designed to illustrate the workings of a Baha'i assembly.

75. Kolstoe, John. Consultation: A Universal Lamp of Guidance. viii, 199. Oxford: George Ronald, 1985a.'Consultation' is regarded as a key element in the functioning of Baha'i institutions and communities. Collins 7.1375

76. Kolstoe, John E. Consultation: A Universal Lamp of Guidance. Oxford: George Ronald, 1985b. A general study of the process of consultation, regarded as a fundamental element of Baha'i administrative processes. Relates the concept to wider social and business applications.

77. Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cork (Ireland). Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the City of Cork. 13. [1]. Dublin: Hugh J. O'Hagan Ward & Co., Solicitors, 1979. Collins 7.1426a

78. Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Hong Kong. Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Hong Kong: Incorporated the 28th Day of November, 1969. 30. Hong Kong: Brutton & Steward, 1969. Collins 7.1427a

79. Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Manchester (UK). Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Manchester. 6, 8. Manchester, UK: Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Manchester, 1980. Collins 7.1428a

80. Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Philadelphia (Pa.). Baha'i Center and Reading Room. [4]. Philadelphia, Pa.: Baha'is of Philadelphia, n.d. [193-?]. Collins 7.1432

81. Mendes, O. Consultar para Melhor Decidir [Consult in order to reach better decisions]. 36 pp. Sao Paolo, Brazil: Editora Baha'i do Brasil/Association of Baha'i Studies, Brazil,

82. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha is of Canada. Secretary's Handbook. n.p. [Thornhill, Ont.]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha is of Canada, 15 p.; 1978. 17 p. 1974. 7.1681.

83. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of New Zealand. Role and Responsibilities of Local Spiritual Assemblies Assisting New 1mmigrants Sponsored by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of New Zealand. Auckland: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of New Zealand, 1985. 16 leaves. 1985. 7.1779.

84. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia. The Nine Year Plan, Supplement, 1964-1973. n.p. [Sydney, N.S.W.]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia, 1964. 12 p. 1964. 7.1645.

85. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia. The Five Year Plan, B.E. 131--136: Goals for Australia. n.p. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia, 1974. 15 p. 1974. 7.1641.

86. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia. Declaration of Trust and By-Laws of a National Spiritual Assembly, By-Laws of a Local Spiritual Assembly. n.p. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia], 1975. 26 leaves. 1975. 7.1640.

87. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia. Baha'i Secretary's Manual. n.p. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.]: Baha'i Publishing Trust Australia, 1976~ 1977~ 1978~ 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985.12 p. 1976a. 7.1638.

88. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia. Baha'i Public 1nformation Officer's Manual. n.p. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.]: Baha'i Publishing Trust Australia, 1976. 24 p. 1976b. 7.1637.

89. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia. Handbook for Local Spiritual Assemblies in Australia. n.p. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia, 1980. V, 74 p. 1980. 7.1642.

90. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia. The National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia, 1934-1984. n.p. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia, 1984. 16 p. 1984. 7.1644. c/r history

91. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia. Baha'i Chairman's Manual. n.p. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.]: Baha'i Publications Australia, 1982 (Mudgee; Lynx Print), 1985 7. 1636. .

92. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia. Baha'i Treasurer's Manual. n.p. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia, 1977,1981,1982,1984,1985.20 p. 130 B.E. [1973-74]. 7.1639.

93. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia. [Local Spiritual Assembly Manual] n.p. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia],[88] leaves. n.d. [ca. 1976]. 7.1643.

94. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Burma. Bulletin of the First National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Burma. Rangoon: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Burma, 1959. 14 p. 1959. 7.1661.

95. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cameroon. A Manual for the Election of Local Spiritual Assemblies. n.p. [Victoria]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cameroon, 6 p. n.d. [1978?]. 7.1668.

96. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cameroon. How to Organize a Week-End Conference. n.p. [Victoria]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cameroon, 2 p. n.d. [1979]-a. 7.1667.

97. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cameroon. Unit Convention and National Convention. n.p. [Victoria]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cameroon, 1O p. n.d. [1979]-b. 7.1669.

98. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cameroon. Consolidation Committee. The Local Spiritual Assembly. Victoria: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cameroon, 31 p. n.d. [1979] 7.1670.

99. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cameroon. National Teaching Committee. Officers of the Local Spiritual Assembly. n.p. [Victoria]: National Teaching Committee, 6 pp. n.d. [1981]. 7.1671.

100. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada. By-Laws of the National Spiritual Assembly and the Act to Incorporate the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada, and of a Local Spiritual Assembly. Toronto, Ont.: [National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada],. 22 p. 1950. 7.1675.

101. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada. Assembly Resource Compilation. n.p. [Thornhill, Ont.: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada],. 71 p. 1979. 7.1673.

102. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada. Baha'i Assemblies: Incorporation and By-Laws (Canada). Thornhill, Ont.: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada: Baha'i Canada Publications, . 35 p. 1978. 7.1674.

103. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada. Selections from the Assembly Resource Kit. Thornhill, Ont.: National Teaching Committee, 21 p. n.d. [ca. 1979]. 7.1682.

104. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Ceylon. Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Ceylon. n.p. [Colombo]: Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Ceylon, 4, 6 p. n.d. [196-?]. 7. 1699a.

105. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of India. Declaration of Trust &~ By-laws adopted by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of India. By-laws of a Local Spiritual Assembly. New Delhi: National Baha'i Office, 1968 (Delhi: Everest Press). 29 p. 1968. 7.1717a

106. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of India, Pakistan and Burma. Annual Report. New Delhi: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of India, Pakistan and Burma. 1949--50. 13 p.; 1951--52- 52 p. Listed are only those annual reports known to have been published. 1950. 7.1728

107. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of India, Pakistan and Burma. Declaration of Trust & By-Laws, By-Laws of a Local Spiritual Assembly. New Delhi: National Baha'i Office, 1950. 22 p. 1950. 7.1729.

108. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of India. National Teaching Committee. Assembly Development Programme. New Delhi: National Teaching Committee,xv, 148 p. n.d. [1977]. 7.1719 has n.d. [1976?], but 7.1481 gives 1977

109. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kenya. National Teaching Committee. Regional Teaching Committee: A Suggested Guideline. Nairobi: National Teaching Committee, 18 p. n.d. [1973?]. 7.1743. c/r proselytization

110. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Liberia. Views of the National Spiritual Assembly of Liberia on the Subjects Chosen for General Consultation in Five Plenary Sessions of the 1983 International Convention in Haifa Israel. Monrovia: National Spiritual Assembly of Liberia, 1983 (Monrovia: Baha'i Printery). [6] leaves. 1983. 7.1747

111. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malawi. Guidance for Local Spiritual Assemblies: A Guide to Baha'i Administration. Limbe: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malawi, 1974. 25 p. 1974. 7.1751.

112. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malawi. Committee Terms of Reference. Limbe: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malawi, 1979. [21] p. 1979. 7.1750.

113. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malaysia. Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malaysia. n.p. [Kuala Lumpur: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malaysia], 1974 (Kuala Lumpur: Premier Press Sdn. Bhd.). 8 p. 1974. 7.1756.

114. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malaysia. Annual Report. Kuala Lumpur: Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malaysia. 132~ 1975--76. 109 p-; 134~ 1977--78- 149 p-; 136, 1979--80. 6, 51~ 57, 22 p.~ [6] leaves; 138, 1981--82. 2, 16, 5~ 18, 14, 7, 9~ 1O, 15, 5, 12 p.~ [2] leaves; 140, 1983--84. 3, 13~ 5, 6, 11, 3, 11, 6, 9 p. 1975-1984. 7.1753.

115. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malaysia. Secretariat. Secretariat Report. [Kuala Lumpur]: Department of the Secretariat, Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Malaysia. BE 137~ month of July & August. [11] leaves; BE 139, November & December 1982. [14] leaves; January-February 1983 BE 139. p. 1980-83. 7.1772.

116. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of New Hebrides. Handbook for Local Spiritual Assemblies/Tok Tok Blong Kadedem ol Lokal Spiritul Assembli/Manuel de Guidance pour les Assemblees Spirituelles Locales. n.p. [Port Vila]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of New Hebrides, 1978. 61 p. 1978. 7.1775.

117. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of New Zealand. Guidelines for Local Spiritual Assemblies. n.p. [Auckland]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of New Zealand, 1981. vii, 142 p. 1981. 7.1777.

118. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Papua New Guinea. Annual Report. Lae: Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Papua New Guinea. 141, 1984--85- [44] p. 1984-85. 7.1793.

119. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Papua New Guinea. Teaching Committees. n.p. [Lae]: Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Papua New Guinea, 30 p. n.d. [1985]. 7.1796.

120. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Singapore. Annual Report. Singapore: Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Singapore. 132--3, 1975--76. 33 p.; 133, 1976--77. 53 p-; 134, 1977--78- 46 p.; 135, 1978--79. 46 p. 1975-79. 7.1810

121. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Singapore. Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Singapore: Incorporated on the 4th Day of Oct., 1976. Singapore: Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Singapore, 1976. 13 p. At head of title: The Companies Act, Cap.185, Republic of Singapore - Company limited by guarantee. 1976. 7.1810a.

122. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of South and West Africa. Guidance for Local Spiritual Assemblies: A Guide to Baha'i Administration. Johannesburg: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of South and West Africa, 1975. 24 p. 1975. 7.1814.

123. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of St Lucia. The Duties and Responsibilities of Delegates to the National Baha'i Convention. n.p. [Castries]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of St Lucia, [8] p. n.d. [1985]. 7.1803

124. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the British Isles. Memorandum and Articles of Association. London: J. Hampson Fogg, 1939. 20 p. At head of title: The Companies Act, 1929 - An unlimited company without a share capital. 1939. 7.1653a.

125. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the British Isles. Some Aspects of Baha'i Procedure. n.p. [London]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the British Isles, 1947. 8 p. 1947a. 7.1654.

126. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the British Isles. Statement on the Acceptance of New Believers. n.p. [London]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the British Isles, 1947. 5 leaves. 1947b. 7.1656.

127. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the British Isles. Some Hints for Baha'i Communities. n.p. [London]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the British Isles, 6 leaves. n.d. [195-?]. 7.1655.

128. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Caroline Islands. Electing Delegates to Your National Convention. Ponape: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Caroline Islands, 14 leaves. English and Palauan. n.d. [1980?]. 7.1698.

129. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Hawaiian Islands. Local Spiritual Assembly Administration: A Handbook for Deepening & Training. Honolulu: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Hawaiian Islands, 1980. 58 p. 1980. 7.1713

130. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Leeward Islands. Memorandum and Articles of Association of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Leeward Islands. St John's, Antigua: Time H. Kendall, Barrister & Solicitor, 1983. 14 leaves. At head of title: Antigua and Barbuda, The Companies Act, Cap. 358 - an unlimited company without a share capital. 1983. 7.1746a.

131. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Philippines. The Baha'i Marriage, the Baha'i Children and Birth Certificate, the Baha'i Burial Service: A Guide for the Use of Local Spiritual Assemblies. Manila: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Philippines, 1984. 28 p. 1984. 7.1798. c/r laws

132. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Republic of Ireland. Memorandum and Articles of Association of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Republic of Ireland: Incorporated the 30th Day of January 1973. Dublin: Herman Good & Co., 1973. 17 p. At head of title: Companies Act 1963 - An unlimited company not having a share capital. 1973. 7.1737a.

133. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Republic of Ireland. Annual Report. Dublin: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Republic of Ireland. 1976-77. [4] p.; 1979--80. 15 p.; 1980--81. 14 p.; 1982--83. 15 p.; 1983--84. 20 p.; 1984--85- 17 p. 1977. 7.1734

134. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Republic of Ireland. Memorandum and Articles of Association of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Republic of Ireland: Incorporated the 30th Day of January, 1973 (as adopted by the special resolution dated the 18th day of July 1981). n.p. [Dublin]: Registrar of Companies, 1981. 20 p. At head of title: Companies Acts, 1963 to 1977 - an unlimited company not having a share capital. 1981. 7.1737b.

135. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Republic of Ireland. Guidance to Local Spiritual Assemblies for International Peace Year. n.p. [Dublin: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Republic of Ireland], 1O p. n.d. [1985]. 7.1737

136. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United Kingdom. Notes for Guidance for Local Spiritual Assemblies. London: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United Kingdom, 1981. 118 p. 1981. 7.1837.

137. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. United States Baha'i Directory -- see Area Studies. 1933-1977.

138. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. Baha'i Annual Reports. Wilmette, Ill.: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. 1952--53. 29 p.; 1953--54. 39 p.; 1954--55. 44 p.; 955--56- 33 p-; 1956--57. 36 p.; 1957--58. 31 p.; 1958--59. 30 p.; 1959--60. 36 p-; 1960--61. 40 p-; 1961--62. 32 p..; 1962--63. 29 p. 1963--64. 17 p.; 1964--65. p.; 1965--66. 26 p.; 1966--67. 31 p-; 1967--68. 29 p. 1952-1968. 7.1846.

139. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. Local Spiritual Assembly Secretary's Manual. Wilmette, Ill.: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, 1972. 1 vol. (loose-leaf). 1972. 7.1862.

140. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. Wilmette, Ill.: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, 1975. 16 p. Brochure on the national Baha'i institution at the time of its soth anniversary. 1975. 7.1864

141. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. Declaration of Trust and By-Laws of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. By-Laws of a Local Spiritual Assembly. Wilmette, Ill.: National Baha'i Office, 1949 20 p. The national and local constitutions of Baha'i institutions in the United States, which have served as models for constitutional foundation of all Baha'i institutions around the world. See 7 . 1 96 1--7 . 1962; 7.1857. idem. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, C1949 [i.e. 195--?] 20 p.; 1964 22 p.; 1965, 1969. 21 p.; 1975. 31 p. 1949. 7.1856-57

142. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. The Baha'i Group: 1ts Purpose and Operation. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1958. 20 p. 1958a. 7.1849.

143. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. Trustees of the Merciful: The Station, Responsibilities and Duties of the Local Spintual Assembly. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1958. 27 p. 1958b. 7.1873.

144. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. The Baha'i Community: A Summary of Its Organization and Laws. rev. ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1963. vi, 57 p. LC card 63-24765. See 7 . 1 950--7 . 1 95 1. 1963. 7.1847.

145. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. The Development of Local Spiritual Assemblies. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1975. xiv, 365 p. (Baha'i Comprehensive Deepening Program). A course for helping Local Spiritual Assemblies become mature in handling community affairs. 1975. 7.1858.

146. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. Guidelines for Local Spiritual Assemblies. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1976. ix, 154 p. 1976. 7.1860.

147. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States and Canada. Annual Baha'i Reports. Wilmette, Ill.: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States and Canada. 1938/39. 42 p.; 1939/40. 42p.; 1940/41. 40 p.; 1941/42. 57 p.; 1942/43. 39 p.; 1943/44. 59 p.; 1944/45. 39 p.; 1945/46. 62 p.; 1946/47. 57 P-. 1938-1947.

148. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States and Canada. Study Aids Committee. An Aid to the Study of the Administrative Order of the Faith of Baha'u'llah. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Committee, 1946. 17 leaves. 1946. 7.1975.

149. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. Community Development Committee. Manual for Baha'i Teachers Assisting Local Spiritual Assemblies. Wilmette, Ill.: Community Development Committee, 62 p. n.d. [1966?]. 7.1882.

150. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. National Reference Library Committee. Universal House of Justice: A Compilation. n.p. [Wilmette, Ill.?]: National Reference Library Committee, 1958. 15 leaves. 1958. 7.1901.

151. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. Study Aids Committee. An Aid to the Study of the Administrative Order of the Faith of Baha'u'llah. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Committee, 1948. 16 leaves. 1948.

152. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Tonga and the Cook Islands. Administrative Handbook for Local Spiritual Assemblies. Nuku'alofa: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Tonga and the Cook Islands, 1974. p. 1974. 7.1823.

153. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Zimbabwe. Guidance for Local Spiritual Assemblies: A Guide to Baha'i Administration. Harare: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Zimbabwe, 1984. 27 p. 1984. 7.1990.

154. National Spiritual Assemby of the Baha'is of South and West Africa. Creative Planning Committee. Institute Outline for the Covenant and Administration. Johannesburg: Creative Planning Committee of the National Assembly of South and West Africa, 31 leaves. n.d. [196-?]. 7.1817.

155. NSA of the Baha'is of Alaska. Local Spiritual Assembly Guidelines for Alaska. Anchorage: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Alaska, 1979. ix, 158 p. 1979. 7.1635.

156. NSA of the US & Canada. Communication from the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahai Temple Unity, and Reports of Vanous National Committees to the High Assemblies of the United States and Canada. n.p. [Chicago?]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States and Canada, 1923. 12 p. 1923. 1960.

157. NSA of the US & Canada. Declaration of Trust. By-Laws of a Local Spiritual Assembly. New York: Baha'i Publishing Committee, 1933. 23 pp. --idem. Wilmette, Ill.: National Baha'i Office, 1945. 20 p. 1933. 7.1961-62 See 7.1856-7.1857.

158. NSA of the US & Canada. Baha'i Procedure. New York: Baha'i Publishing Committee, 1937. 78 leaves. A compilation treating selected Baha'i administrative and procedural matters. Passages cited are from Shoghi Effendi or the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States and Canada, with a few sections having no attributions. 7.1956. idem. 2nd ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Committee, 1942. ix, 115 p. LC card. 1937. 7.1955-56

159. NSA of the US & Canada. Study Outline Committee. Twenty Lessons in Baha'i Admmistration. New York: Baha'i Publishing Committee, 1935. 28, [14] leaves. 1935. 7.1986.

160. NSA of US & Canada. Study Outline Committee. Fundamentals of Baha'i Membership: A Teaching and Study Outline. New York: Baha'i Publishing Committee, 44 leaves. 7.1979. idem. rev. Wilmette, Ill.: Baha'i Publishing Committee, 1943 . 10 leaves. n.d. [1940?].

161. Rabbani, Ruhiyyih. A Spiritual Assembly's Growing Pains. New Delhi: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 28 p. 7.2189. idem. 1st. Australian ed. [Mona Vale, N.S.W.]: Baha'i Publishing Trust Australia, 1976- 32 p. n.d. [196-?]. 7.2188-89

162. Schaefer, Udo. "Die Grundlagen der Verwaltungsordnung der Baha'i [The foundations of the Baha'i administrative order)." Doctorate, Heidelberg University, 1957.

163. Sears, William. A New Satellite Is Born: The Assistants to the Auxiliary Boards, Its Significance and Implications. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: Auxiliary Board Members in Malaysia, 1976. 6 leaves. 1976.

164. Sears, William. The Majesty and Greatness of the Local Spiritual Assembly. New Delhi: Baha'i Publishing Trus, 1977.

165. Sears, William. The Majesty and Greatness of the Local Spintual Assembly. New Delhi: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 28 p. n.d. [1977].

166. Szepesi, Angela. "A Proposed World Order: Baha'i Teachings and 1nstitutions." M.A., Laval University, Quebec, 1968.

167. Szepesi, Angela. (1968). 'A Proposed World Order: Baha'i Teachings and Institutions'. M.A., Laval University. x, 124 p. A political science thesis focusing on Baha'i institutions.

168. Taherzadeh, Adib. Trustees of the Merciful. 79. London: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1972. A handbook on the functions and organizational relationships of local Baha'i assemblies.

169. Teaching and Consolidation Manual -- see section x, item xx [Yearbooks, teaching]: Part Two contains material on Baha'i committees, the individual in the administrative order, and aspects of Baha'i procedure. :

170. Continental Boards of Counsellors: Letters, Extracts, and Cables from the Universal House of Justice, The -- see section x, item xx. :

171. Covenant and Administration, The -- see section x, item xx [under scripture, compilations].

172. Local Spiritual Assembly: An Institution of the Baha'i Administrative Order, The -- see section x, item xx [scripture, compilations].

173. National Spiritual Assembly, The -- see section x, item xx [compilations, scripture].

174. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the British Isles; National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United Kingdom. Annual Report. London: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the British Isles. 109, 1952. 16p.; 110, 1953. 16 p.; 111, 1954. 16 p.; 112, 1955- 15 pp; 113, 1956. 18 p.; 114, 1957. 19 p.; 121, 1964--65. 16.; 122, 1965--66. 20 p.; 123, 1966--67. 17 p.;, 1967--68. 19 p.; 125, 1968--69. 16 p.; 127, 1970--71. 15 pp. [7.1653]

175. Continued as: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United Kingdom. Annual Report. 130, 1973--74- 12 p-; 131, 1974--75- 15 p-; 132, 1975--76- 15 p-; 133, 1976--77- 26 p-; 134, 1977-- 33 p-; 135, 1978--79- 33 p-; 136, 1979--80 43 pp.; 140, 1g82--83. 43 p.; 141, 1983--84- 36 p. 1952-1984. [7.1828]

176. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Transkei. Some Guidelines for the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. n.p. [Umtata]: National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Transkei, 9 p. n.d. [1980]. 7.1825..

177. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the USA. Trustees of the Merciful. Wilmette: Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1958.

178. Walline, David L. (1974). A History of the Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly of the United States and Canada from Its Origins to 1937'. B. A., Yale University, 53, [15] leaves. 13.67a.

179. [Marangella, Joel]. The Baha'i Guardians: a brief history taken from writings of the third Guardian. [6]. Ansonia Station, NY: The National Bureau of the Orthodox Baha'i Faith of the United States and Canada, 1972. Provides a concise account, without much detail, of the alleged succession of the guardianship to Mason Remey and from him to Marangella. Marangella's English style is a weak pastiche of that of Shoghi Effendi. c/r schismatic groups

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