From the book J. Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment: “…he was in New York where he gave five public talks while staying with an old friend, Frederick Pinter, and his wife, at 200 West 59th Street…” Page 59 🔍
What this tells us (historical analysis)
1. Frederick Pinter was part of Krishnamurti’s personal network The phrase “old friend” is key. This places Pinter within Krishnamurti’s inner or trusted circle, not just a casual acquaintance.
2. He hosted Krishnamurti in New York Address given: 200 West 59th Street (New York City). This suggests: Pinter likely had means and a stable residence in Manhattan. He functioned as a host/supporter for visiting intellectual figures.
3. Connection to lecture activity During this stay, Krishnamurti: Delivered five public talks Drew unusually large audiences for serious philosophical topics This implies Pinter may have been: Part of the organizational/social network enabling these talks, or At least socially connected to that intellectual circle.
4. Social/intellectual positioning From context, Frederick Pinter appears to be: A New York–based associate of spiritual/intellectual movements
Likely connected to: Theosophical circles Philosophical or literary networks around Krishnamurti Possibly part of a patron/supporter class rather than a public figure
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