Ira Jay Martin III Papers, 1944-1989 | Berea College Special Collections and Archives Catalog

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Title: Ira Jay Martin III Papers, 1944-1989

Predominant Dates:1955-1977

ID: RG 09/9.32

Primary Creator: Martin, Ira Jay --1911-

Extent: 17.0 MS boxes

Arrangement: This collection is divided into ten series: Biographical, General Correspondence, Educational Material; Southern Appalachian Survey Papers, Glossolalia Research Material, Snake Handling Research Material, Biblical Research Material, Early Christian Thought Manuscript, Pilgrim’s Progress Manuscript, and Photographs. Arrangement within each series is largely thematic, except where noted.

Subjects: Appalachian Region, Southern -- Religious life and customs., Appalachian Region., Berea College, Berea College -- Faculty, Church of Christ, Union (Berea, Ky.)., Education, Higher -- Appalachian Region -- History., Glossolalia., Hutchins, Francis S. (Francis Stephenson) -- 1902-1988, Martin, Ira Jay -- 1911-, Religion.

Languages: English

Abstract

Dr. Ira Jay Martin III was a fixture at Berea College serving as professor in the Philosophy and Religions Department for thirty-three years. He was an instructor for two years before being promoted to Assistant Professor in 1946. In the fall of 1966 he was appointed to the Henry Mixter Penniman Professorship, which he held until his retirement in 1977 (becoming an emeritus professor). Martin published several books on a variety of topics in religion. He was the author of Glossolalia in the Apostolic Church; Glossolalia, The Gift of Tongues, A Bibliography; Rare Bibles of Berea College; The Faith of Jesus; The Faith of Paul, Through the Epistles to Paul and contributed an article in the Encyclopedia Britannica on glossolalia. In addition, Martin did extensive research on Snake-handling and Religion in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, and completed manuscripts on Early Christian Thought and Bunyan’s Pilgrim Progress.

Martin was born on September 2, 1911 in Pawtucket, R.I. He received a degree in Philosophy and Biblical Studies from Brown University in 1933 and a Bachelor of Divinity from Andover Newton Theological School in 1936. During the summers of 1934 and 1935, Martin was the pastor of the Calvinistic Baptist Church of Woolwich, ME. From 1936 until 1941, he was the pastor of the Littleton Baptist Church of Littleton Common, MA and from 1941 to 1944 he was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Athol, MA.

While at Andover Newton Theological School, Martin met his future wife, Ethel Virginia Augenstein. They were married after his graduation from Andover in 1936. Their adopted daughter, Rita Elaine Gay, was born on February 27, 1953. Nearly every Sunday afternoon the Martin’s hosted a group of students at their home. The Martin’s were also very involved in Union Church in Berea. Ethel Martin served as the Assistant to the Minister during the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. She later served for many years in the position of Director of Women’s Industrial. Ira Martin was a Life Deacon of Union Church as well. Martin toured the Middle East and parts of Europe during his sabbatical in 1965-66. After his retirement in 1977, Ira and Ethel Martin eventually settled in Black Mountain, N.C., where they had kept a summer home for many years. Ira Martin died on November 25, 1983.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains records and papers detailing Dr. Ira Jay Martin III’s work and life as a scholar. The collection includes Martin’s notes, research material, manuscripts, and correspondence on a number of his research topics (primary topic being glossolalia, the topic of his doctoral thesis). To a limited extent the collection also reflects Martin’s work as a Berea College professor and his family life. Within this collection there are several types of records and media including documents, reel to reel tapes, cassette tapes, microfilm, and photographs.

Subject/Index Terms

Appalachian Region, Southern -- Religious life and customs.
Appalachian Region.
Berea College
Berea College -- Faculty
Church of Christ, Union (Berea, Ky.).
Education, Higher -- Appalachian Region -- History.
Glossolalia.
Hutchins, Francis S. (Francis Stephenson) -- 1902-1988
Martin, Ira Jay -- 1911-
Religion.

Administrative Information

Repository: Berea College Special Collections and Archives Catalog

Accruals: The remainder of the collection, including the majority of the photographs and Ethel Martin’s correspondence, arrived in May 1996 from Pat Brunner.

Access Restrictions: Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Use Restrictions: Folder 9, Box 2 is restricted. Federal copyright regulations apply to all materials in the collection.

Acquisition Source: The largest portion of this collection was donated by Ira Martin’s wife, Ethel, in two installments at during the 1980s.

Preferred Citation: [Item/Folder/Box], RG 09/9.32: Ira Jay Martin III Papers, Special Collections & Archives, Berea College, Berea, KY.

Processing Information: Finding aid updated 2016.

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Series 1: Biographical

Box 1

Folder 1: I. J. Martin Biographical
Folder 2: Newspaper Clippings
Folder 3: Retirement Speech and Memorial Service Program
Folder 4: Martin Coat of Arms
Folder 5: Ira Martin's Uncles' Autobiography
Folder 6: The Draft and John Ramsey
Folder 7: Participation in Weatherford Inauguration
Folder 8: Participation in Near Eastern Archeological Seminar
Folder 9: Visit to St. James Episcopal Lenoir, N.C.
Folder 10: Reviews of Martin
Folder 11: Notes on Wilderness Road
Folder 12: Student Evaluations
Folder 13: Christian Vocational Group Reminders
Folder 14: Ethel Martin Biographical
Folder 15: A Composite Diary of Travels through Europe and the Holy Land by Ethel A. Martin, Ira Jay Martin, and Rita Gay Martin, 1965-1966

Series 2: Correspondence

Box 2

Folder 1: Professional Correspondence (1944-57)
Folder 2: Professional Correspondence (1958-62)
Folder 3: Professional Correspondence (1963-67)
Folder 4: Professional Correspondence (1968-77)
Folder 5: Personal Correspondence (1956-65)
Folder 6: Personal Correspondence (1966-71)
Folder 7: Personal Correspondence (1972-83)
Folder 8: Correspondence (Undated)
Folder 9: Correspondence Restricted
Folder 10: Ethel Martin Correspondence

Series 3: Educational Material

Box 3

Folder 1: The Apostolic Age 30-110
Folder 2: The Final Struggle A.D. 250-313
Folder 3: Lectures on the History of the Christian Doctrine By R.L. Calhoun
Folder 4: Canonization in Roman Rite by Laurel Seal
Folder 5: Class Handouts and Outlines
Folder 6: Exams and Quizzes
Folder 7: Class Descriptions and Book Lists
Folder 8: Syllabus and Text for 1951 Class Teaching of Religion
Folder 9: Hand Written Class Notes
Folder 10: Drafts of Christianity According to Justin Martyr [By Ira Martin?]
Folder 11: Student Writings

Box 4

Folder 1: Martin Speeches
Folder 2: Martin Publications
Folder 3: Martin Reports and Speeches on Berea College
Folder 4: Berea College Report/ Minutes, 1949-1977

Series 4: Southern Appalachian Survey Papers

Box 4

Folder 5: Southern Appalachian Survey Notes and Correspondence
Folder 6: Manual of Instruction for Field Studies in Religion
Folder 7: Martin Notes
Folder 8: Save the Children Project
Folder 9: Religious Experience, Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs in Mountain
Folder 10: Religion by Ira Martin
Folder 11: A Survey of Religion in the Southern Appalachian Area by Ira Martin

Series 5: Glossolalia Research Materials

Box 5

Folder 1: Glossolalia Correspondence, July 14, 1953-Dec. 25, 1961
Folder 2: Glossolalia Correspondence, Jan. 19, 1962-Apr. 6, 1962
Folder 3: Glossolalia Correspondence, Apr. 10, 1962-July 22, 1962
Folder 4: Glossolalia Correspondence, Aug. 1962-Dec. 25, 1962
Folder 5: Glossolalia Correspondence, Jan. 8, 1963-Aug., 1963
Folder 6: Glossolalia Correspondence, Sept. 1963-Dec. 10, 1963
Folder 7: Glossolalia Correspondence, Jan. 22, 1964-Dec. 4, 1964
Folder 8: Glossolalia Correspondence, Jan. 6, 1965-Dec. 7, 1966
Folder 9: Glossolalia Correspondence, Feb. 24, 1967-Dec. 14, 1967
Folder 10: Glossolalia Correspondence, June 1, 1968-Nov. 13, 1968
Folder 11: Glossolalia Correspondence, Oct. 1, 1969-July 1, 1980

Box 6

Folder 1: Glossolalia Notes for books and articles
Folder 2: Glossolalia Notes for books and articles
Folder 3: Glossolalia Notes for books and articles
Folder 4: Glossolalia Notes for books and articles
Folder 5: Glossolalia Notes for books and articles
Folder 6: Glossolalia Notes for books and articles
Folder 7: Glossolalia Notes for books and articles
Folder 8: Glossolalia in the Apostolic Church by Ira Jay Martin
Folder 9: Who are these Tongue Speakers by Ira Martin
Folder 10: Glossolalia: A Lost Sacrament by [Ira Martin?]
Folder 11: Glossolalia Encyclopedia Britannica Article by Ira Martin

Box 7

Folder 1: Religion and Hard Times by Boisen, A.T.
Folder 2: Glossolalia and Pentecostals an Empirical Investigation by Breecher, Eaton and Keeley
Folder 3: The Value of Other Tongues by Cantelon, William T.
Folder 4: Glossolalia in the Apostolic Church and its Appearance Today by Cooke, Helen
Folder 5: Tongues definition from the Catholic Encyclopedia
Folder 6: Pentecost and Glossolalia by Davis J.G.
Folder 7: Preliminary Report by Diocese of California
Folder 8: Roman Catholic Pentecostalism by J. Massingberd Ford
Folder 9: The Charismatic Revival: Processes of Recruitment, Conversion, and ...; by Gerlach and Hine
Folder 10: Five Factors...; by Gerlach, Luther and Hines
Folder 11: The Baptism with the Holy Ghost: The Functions of Tongues in the Bible by Gibson, Ralph
Folder 12: The Spirit: Pentecostalism and Neo-Pentecostalism from a New England Perspective by Gilbert, Meredith Frances
Folder 13: Glossolalia by Grace, Norma
Folder 14: A Factor Analytic Investigation of the Dimensions of Sectionalism by Hartley, Loyde
Folder 15: A Look at Contemporary Glossolalia in
Folder 16: The Gift of Tongues by D.A. Hayes
Folder 17: The Gift of Tongues by D.A. Hayes
Folder 18: Speaking Through the Spirit by Hensly, Peggy
Folder 19: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the Renewal of the Church by Jumper, Andrew A.
Folder 20: Transposition: A Sermon Preached on Whit Sunday in Mansfield College Chapel by Lewis, C.S.
Folder 21: De Glossolalia Pentecostes Eiusque Significationeby Lyonnet, S.
Folder 22: Final Progress Report Glossolalia and Mental Health by Kildahl, John P. and Paul A Qualben
Folder 23: The Gift of Tongues: A Study of the Pathological Aspects of Christianity by Mackie, Alexander
Folder 24: A Survey A Glossolalia and Related Phenomena in Non-Christian Religions by Mays, L. Carlyle

Box 8

Folder 1: Preliminary Report on Glossolalia by Nida, Eugene
Folder 2: The Linguistically of Glossolalia by Samaris, William J.
Folder 3: Variation and Variables in Religious Glossolalia by Samaris, William J.
Folder 4: The Pentecostal and the Corinthian's in Religious Glossolalia; by Schaff
Folder 5: A Critical History of Glossolalia by Shunway, Charles William
Folder 6: Glossolalia: A Phenomenal Religion Experience by Skaggs, Anne
Folder 7: Gift of Tongues from Dictionary of the Bible by Smith, William
Folder 8: Testimonies of Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Speaking in Tongues by Swisher, Bonnie
Folder 9: Glossolalia by Vivier, Lincoln Morse Van Eetvedt
Folder 10: The Gift of Tongues and Other Essays by Walker, Dawson
Folder 11: The Function of Tongues in the Bible Notes by Williamson, David A.
Folder 12: Glossolalia Ephemera
Folder 13: Glossolalia Ephemera
Folder 14: Published Articles for Research A-F
Folder 15: Published Articles for Research G-M
Folder 16: Published Articles for Research N-Z
Folder 17: Published Articles for Research Unknown Author

Box 9

Reel-To-Reel Audio Recordings and Microfilm

Item 1: SC OR 460-012. Several examples of Tongue Speaking dubbed by Martin Reel to (Reel Tape format)

Item 2: SC OR 460-011. Short excerpts of tongue speaking by Oral Roberts and others (Reel to Reel Tape format)

Item 3: SC OR 460-010. Interview with BC Freshmen Charles Hughes about his experience with tongue speaking (Reel to Reel Tape format)

Item 4: SC OR 460-009. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Side A: Methodist pastor Roy E. Mouser, Baton Rouge, LA. Side B: Presbyterian pastor James Brown, Parkesburg, PA. Both at Full Gospel Business Mens' Association meetings, New York City 11-16-62 and 10-20-62 respectively.

Listen To Side A Listen To Side B

Item 5: SC OR 460-008. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Side A: Southern Baptist pastor Frank Downing, Belvidere Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD. Side B: Episcopal Priest Dennis Bennett, St. Luk's Church, Seattle,WA. Both at Full Gospel Business Mens' Association meetings, New York City 1-12-63 and 9-15-62 respectively.

Listen To Side A Listen To Side B

Item 6: SC OR 009. Berea College Chapel Service

Dr. Ira Martin Preaching. Berea College Chapel 10-16-66, Phelp-Stokes Chapel, 9:30pm.

Listen To Recording

Item 7: SC OR 460-007. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Dutch Reformed Pastor Harold Bredson. Full Gospel Business Mens' Association meeting, Seattle, WA, 6-30-62.

Listen To Recording

Item 8: SC OR 460-006. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Rev. David du Plessis, Phoenix, Arizona 1962. Reel Sides A & B: Lecture 1111: "The Holy Spirit and the Ecumenical Movement."

Listen To Side A Listen To Side B

Item 9: SC OR 460-005. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Rev. David du Plessis, Phoenix, Arizona 1962. Reel Side A: Lecture 1123: "Guidance By the Holy Spirit." Reel Side B: Lecture 1109: "Robe or Reality" and 1112: "Relation of the Holy Spirit to Life In General.."

Listen To Side A Listen To Side B

Item 10: SC OR 460-004. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Rev. David du Plessis, Phoenix, Arizona 1962. Reel Side A: Lecture 1121: "Tongues, Interpretation and Prophesy." Reel Side B: Lecture 1122: "Healing Ministry and Gifts."

Listen To Side A Listen To Side B

Item 11: SC OR 460-003. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Rev. David du Plessis, Phoenix, Arizona 1962. Reel Side A: Lecture 1119: "The Ministry Of Christ." Reel Side B: Lecture 1120: "Imperfections In The Church" / Lecture 1108: "Fire and Dust."

Listen To Side A Listen To Side B

Item 12: SC OR 460-002. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Rev. David du Plessis, Phoenix, Arizona 1962. Reel Side A: Lecture 1116: "Stiring Up The Gifts of God." Reel Side B: Lecture 1117: "Gifts Of The Spirit" / Lecture 1118: "The Spontinaity Of The Spirit."

Listen o Side A Listent To Side B

Item 13: SC OR 460-001. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Rev. David du Plessis, Phoenix, Arizona 1962. Reel Side A: Lectures 1114 & 1115 Untitled, On Speaking In Tongues. Reel Side B: Lecture 1115 Continued and additional shorter segments from other lectures on the same subject.

Listen To Side A Listen To Side B

Item 14: The Gift of Tongues by Hayes in Microfilm Format

Item 15: The Gift of Tongues by Mackie in Microfilm Format

Item 16: The Gift of Tongues by Walker in Microfilm Format

Item 17: Glossolalia by Vivier in Microfilm Format

Box 9B

Audio Cassette Listening Copies

Item 1: SC OR 460-009. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Item 2: SC OR 460-008. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Item 3: SC OR 009. Chapel 10-16-66 Dr. Ira Martin Phelp-Stokes Chapel
Item 4: SC OR 460-007. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Item 5: SC OR 460-006. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Item 6: SC OR 460-005. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Item 7: SC OR 460-004. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Item 8: SC OR 460-003. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Item 9: SC OR 460-002. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Item 10: SC OR 460-001. Lectures of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Series 6: Snake Handling Research Material

Box 10

Folder 1: Snake handling Notes
Folder 2: Snake handling Printed Articles A-W
Folder 3: Snake handling Articles and Papers Arnold- Collins
Folder 4: Snake handling Articles and Papers Creason-Functional
Folder 5: Snake handling Articles and Papers Green-Stekert
Folder 6: Snake handling Commercial recording
Folder 7: Snake handling Correspondence
Item 1: Snake handling Cassette Tape

Series 7: Biblical Research Materials

Box 11

Folder 1: Publications about the Bible
Item 1: Mt. Athos Lavra A88 (Gregory 049) (Mircrofilm format)
Item 2: Mircrofilm: Mt. Athos Lavra B64 (Gregory 1793) (Mircrofilm format)
Item 3: Bibliotheque Nationale Paris (Mircrofilm format)
Item 4: Wyclif N.T. by Lewis, John 1731(Mircrofilm format)
Item 5: Original Leaves from Famous Bibles 1121-1935 A.D. (Mircrofilm format)
Item 6: Famous Bibles (Mircrofilm format)
Item 7: The Biblical Backgrounds of Paul's Understanding of Faith and Obedience; Robert Dean Matthews, Ph.D. dissertation, Boston College, 1964 (microfilm format)
Item 8: Pauline Epistles Text and Plate (Mircrofilm format)

Series 8: Early Christian Thought Manuscript

Box 12

Folder 1: Early Christian Thought 1
Folder 2: Early Christian Thought 3: The Early Theologian
Folder 3: Early Christian Thought 3: The Early Theologian
Folder 4: Early Christian Thought (half Manuscript)
Folder 5: Early Christian Thought (half Manuscript)
Folder 6: Early Christian Thought 4

Box 13

Folder 1: Early Christian Thought Typed Manuscript
Folder 2: The Apologist AD 110-180 Typed Manuscript
Folder 3: The Great Thinkers AD 180-250 Typed Manuscript
Folder 4: The Aftermath AD 313-461 Typed Manuscript
Folder 5: Apostolic Age papers
Folder 6: Early Christian Thought AD 30-451 Typed Manuscript

Series 9: Bunyan's Pilgram Progress Manuscript

Box 14

Folder 1: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 1-3
Folder 2: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 4-6
Folder 3: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 7-9
Folder 4: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 10-12
Folder 5: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 13 - 15
Folder 6: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 16-18
Folder 7: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 19-22

Box 15

Folder 1: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 1-5, copy
Folder 2: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 6-9, copy
Folder 3: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 10-14, copy
Folder 4: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 15-18, copy
Folder 5: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Section 19-22, copy
Folder 6: Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress Part II, Manuscript

Series 10: Photographs

Box 16

Folder 1: Numerous Family and Berea Photographs in Brown Photo Album
Folder 2: Numerous Family and Berea Photographs in Black Photo Album
Folder 3: Numerous Family and Berea Photographs in Green Photo Album
Folder 4: 8 photos of Ira Martin, Ethel Martin, and Berea Students
Folder 5: 14 photos from 1977 Ira Martin Retirement Banquet
Folder 6: 2 photos of W.F. Officers
Folder 7: 3 photos of Union Church Function
Folder 8: 6 Christmas Cards
Folder 9: 8 photos of Union Church Women
Folder 10: 6 photos of Berea College Mountain Day
Folder 11: 2 photos of persons of the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention
Folder 12: 21 Unidentified Photos

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