I just came across a nice, concise history of the Pasadena organization. (Let me know if there are any mistakes in it.)

http://www.timetravelforum.net/showthread.php?t=2295

The TS Pasadena, at its own site, under History, is the source for this quotation.

Here is a personal history of early Point Loma days by Iverson Harris, a dedicated theosophist; given in an interview. Also there are pictures and an introductory article. http://www.sandiegohistory.org/journal/74summer/lomaland.htm