Iola Martin Collection

Content Description

This collection consists of one archive box containing 18 folders principally between the years 1959 and 1967. More than half of the collection consists of a portion of the correspondence of Norman Douty as he conducted research for his book, <title>The Case of D.M. Canright.</title> Much of the correspondence is with Canright family members, primarily Jess Canright, Dudley's son, and Cliford Dey, Dudley's son-in-law. Other correspondence relates to preparation of and responses to his book, <title>Another Look at Seventh-day Adventism.</title> There is also correspondence between Clifton Dey and Carrie Johnson, the author of, <title>I Was Canright's Secretary.</title> A great deal of Canright family history and biographical information on Dudley Canright is also available in this collection. Genealogical records, clippings, and legal documents trace the Canright family tree. Several distantly related manuscripts are included as is "Documents Relating to the Experiences and Utterances of D.M. Canright" by the White Estate. One folder contains a limited number of book reviews of Norman Douty's books, <title>Another Look at Seventh-day Adventism</title> and <title>The Case of D.M. Canright.</title>

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

When Iola Martin was a supporter of Douty's anti-SDA views, she was allowed to make photocopies of a portion of his correspondence. Over time, Mrs. Martin changed her position in respect to Mr. Douty and the SDA Church, and felt these papers ought to be preserved within the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. George Knight, Professor of Church History at the SDA Theological Seminary, contacted Mrs. Martin, and she allowed the Adventist Heritage Center to photocopy the contents of this collection. Some additional papers were donated outright.

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Use Restrictions

All users of this collection will be required to complete the “Application to Use Unpublished Records,” and to observe the regulations specified in the “Patron Agreement” and “Researcher’s Code of Conduct.” All records in this collection are open and available for research. Citation for this collection: Box ___, folder ____, Iola Martin Collection (coll 30), Center for Adventist Research, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.