Managing the legacy and work of Karl König with the Archive initiative.

The Literary Estate of Karl König – including his writings, notebooks, diaries, transcripts of lectures, art-work and many photographs – are housed in the original rooms where Karl König lived and worked, in Camphill House, Aberdeen.

As part of the institute’s primary responsibility, Karl König’s biography, work and the original documents are not only made available for research and study, but also to present his many essential and varied impulses and encourage discourse. Indeed, his work are just as relevant today as they were then.

Karl König showed directions and ways towards the renewal of medicine, educational theory, curative education, psychology, inspired from anthroposophical life and research. This applies as well for many areas of practical life such as agriculture, food and crafts for:

• the individual’s path of development and for social life based on moral individualism
• a new understanding of the human being, the history of mankind and of religious life
• an in-depth experience of music, literature, painting, architecture and eurythmy, and
• a practical and contemporary understanding of Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy.

To this purpose we intend to bring the fruits of Karl König's work and striving newly into the public eye. The work he began needs to be made more available for practical fields of life. As such, we also regularly organise and support exhibitions, publications, talks, and seminars. Access to the archives is essential.

In Camphill Village Newton Dee, Aberdeen, a room has been allocated to house the Camphill Archive. See also our information updates in the Newsletter), Click here