Ira G. Zepp, Jr. Papers, 1950-2008 | McDaniel College

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Collection Overview

Title: Ira G. Zepp, Jr. Papers, 1950-2008

ID: MS/2011.23

Primary Creator: Zepp, Ira G. (1929-)

Extent: 150.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement:

The collection is arrange loosely around broad subjects:

Religion, theologies, religion and politics, religion and personal liberty, issues in religion including women, sexuality, suicide, and homosexuality, S.O.S. and Hinge, his writings, and his personal papers.

Date Acquired: 08/10/2011

Subjects: Christianity and other religions, Death and burial, History, Liberalism (Religion), Psychology, Religious, Religion, Religion & sociology, Religion - Controversial literature, Religion - Philosophy, Religion and mythology, Religions, Sex and religion, Universities and colleges - Students - United States - Maryland - Western Maryland College, Western Maryland College

Languages: English

Abstract

This collection consists of 20 linear ft of unprocessed papers.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The papers in this collecton consist of Dr. Zepp's notes, newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs, and ephemera documenting his activities as educator and author.

Collection Historical Note

Ira G. Zepp, Jr. was born in 1929 to Ira G. Zepp , Sr. and Nellie Katheryn Foard Zepp in Hartford County, Maryland. He graduated from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) in 1952. It was at college where he met Mary Elizabeth Dodd. They were married in 1954 and had four children.

Dr. Zepp received his B.D. in theology from Drew Theological Seminary, 1956. He continued his studies at the Universities of Edinburgh and Gottingen, and at Harvard Divinity School. In 1971 he earned his Ph.D. in theology at St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore. Later he studied at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the Hartford Seminary. He did further study in Cuernavaca, Mexico and spent a summer in Eastern Europe studying Christian-Marxist dialogue and was a Fulbright scholar in India.

Zepp took the position of Dean of Chapel at Western Maryland College in 1963. He was an Assistant Professor of Religion; promoted to Associate Professor; and full Professor of Religious Studies in 1981. During his tenure he was awarded many honors including Distinguished Teacher in 1973 and 1982, Maryland Professor of the Year in 1989. He also taught at St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Iliff Theological School in Denver, and Wesley Theological Seminary in D.C. His courses were popular at Carroll Community College in Maryland.

Many of the courses taught by Zepp tackled divisive issues including racism, sexuality, and liberation movements and human freedom, as well as controversial issues of religion and gender, religion and sex, and religion and death. Zepp not only lectured about liberation and human freedom he was an activist. In the 1960s he walked with Martin Luther King, Jr. and other Civil Rights protesters in the march on Selma, Alabama. At home he helped desegregate many restaurants in Westminster, Maryland. On campus he involved himself with Student Opportunities Service (SOS) and Operation Hinge helping communities and individuals through access to education.

Dr. Zepp authored and co-authored a dozen books including A Muslim Primer: Beginner’s Guide to Islam, Search the Beloved Community: The Thinking of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rabindranath Tagore, American Interpretations. Pedagogy of the Heart: A Teachers Credo was published just before his death August 1, 2009.

Biographical Note

DOB: 1929/11/15

DOD: 2009/08/01

Father:

Mother:

Spouses: Mary Elizabeth Dodd

Children: Alan P. Zepp, Karen P. Zepp, Paul Zepp, Jody K. Zepp

Education: Western Maryland College, 1952; Drew Theological Seminary, B.D. 1956; St. Mary's Seminary and University (Baltimore), Ph.D., 1971

Occupation: Educator, Minister

Subject/Index Terms

Christianity and other religions
Death and burial
History
Liberalism (Religion)
Psychology, Religious
Religion
Religion & sociology
Religion - Controversial literature
Religion - Philosophy
Religion and mythology
Religions
Sex and religion
Universities and colleges - Students - United States - Maryland - Western Maryland College
Western Maryland College

Administrative Information

Repository: McDaniel College

Alternate Extent Statement: Books listed on the attached spread sheet or in the collection under books were part of Dr. Ira Zepp's Library and are for reference only. These books are not in the collection.

Use Restrictions:

Copyright: McDaniel College may hold copyright to sections of this material.

McDaniel College makes no representation that it is the owner of any copyright or other literary property in the materials contained in its archives, manuscript collections, and special collections unless specifically stated, (b) that in providing access to or permitting the reproduction of any such materials, McDaniel Archives does not assume any responsibility for obtaining or granting any permission to publish or use the same, and (c) that the responsibility (i) for determining the nature of any rights, and the ownership or interest therein, and for obtaining the appropriate permissions to publish or use and (ii) for determining the nature of any liabilities (including liabilities for defamation and invasion of privacy or publicity) that may arise from any publication or use, rest entirely with the researcher.

Copying: Papers may be copied in accordance with the Archives' usual procedures.

Acquisition Source: Allen Zepp

Acquisition Method: Gift

Preferred Citation: Collection name, number; McDaniel College Archives

Other Note: Because of space limitations, Ira Zepp's library will be deaccessioned. A record of all books in this library will be kept and will include title, author(s)/editor(s), publication date, publisher, place of publication, edition, and number of pages.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box B00732],
[Box B00733],
[Box B00734],
[Box B00735],
[Box B00736],
[Box B00737],
[Box B00738],
[Box B00739],
[Box B00740],
[Box B00741],
[Box B00742],
[Box B00743],
[Box B00744],
[Box B00745],
[Box B00746],
[Box B00747],
[Box B00748],
[Box B00749],
[Box B00750],
[Box B00751],
[Box B00752],
[Box B00753],
[Box B00754],
[Box B00755],
[Box B00756],
[Box B00757],
[Box B00758],
[Box B00759],
[Box B00760],
[Box B00761: Booklets, Journals, Plays, and Theses],
[Box B00762: R. Bruce Poynter and Cheryl Wilhelm],
[Box B00763a: Correspondence and Papers, 1992-2005],
[Box B00764: Ira Zepp's Theses and Writings, 1951-1958 and 1974],
[Box B00765: Chocolate and Peanut Butter Obsession],
[Box B00766: Weddings and Marriage],
[Box B00767: Grade Books, 1964-2002],
[Box B00768: Travel],
[Box B00769: Travel Brochures],
[Box B00770],
[Box B00771],
[Box B00772: Audio/Video],
[Box B00773: Audio/Video],
[Box B00774: Audio/Video],
[Box B00775: Audio/ Video],
[Box B00776: W.M.C. Memorabilia],
[Box B00777: Memorabilia],
[Box B00778: Memorabilia],
[Accession 2006.18],
[Accession 2003.17],
[Box B00779: Photographs, 1952-2005],
[All]

Box B00778: Memorabilia

Item ArtZepp18: Steiermark Coart of Arms: Steiermark coat of arms on a plaque 12.9 cm x 15.8 cm with chain for hanging.
Item ArtZepp19: Carved Plaque: Wood plaque carved with scene of a house and fence. Sticker on back: Echte Schwarzwalder, Holzkunst. 24.3 cm x 15.9 cm
Item ArtZepp20: Small Sqare Piece of Wood: Small piece of wood stamped with Mt. Carmel Chapel Est. 1865. 3.3cm.
Item ArtZepp21: Icon: Wood plaque 20.8 cm x 27.7 cm with the image of Christ.
Item ArtZepp22: Icon: Russian icon showing the crucifixion of Christ. Paper on board, 15.4 cm x 10.5cm.
Item ArtZepp23: Feather: Feather made from paper, glue and felt. 13cm.
Item ArtZepp24: Plaque: Carved oval wooden plaque with "Shalom" and two people with a pole on their shoulders carring something. 15.2cm x 10.5cm.
Item ArtZepp25: Wood Plaque: Plaqueis from Lika Hrvatska in Yugoslavia (now part of Croatia). Plaque has a relief of a man in traditional dress. 24cm x 15.7cm
Item ArtZepp26: Icon: Greek icon of a saint. Paper on composite, 14.4cm x 10cm.
Item ArtZepp27: Framed Print: Metal framed print 20.7 cm x 15.9cm showing Jesus walking with the homeless.
Item ArtZepp28: Book of Russian Churches: Small metal souvenir book with foldout pages of 13 Russian churches. 4.5cm x 5.5cm
Item ArtZepp29: Sewn Bag: Orange bag sewn as a right angle embellished with Sanskrit, Krishna playing the flute, a cow and a silver band around the opening. There are two of these bags. (ArtZepp 29 & 41)
Item ArtZepp30: Scroll: Hand made scroll using paper, dowels, and finales. Three finales missing. Psalm 23, Joshua 1:9, and the Ten commandments Exodus 20:7-17 are written on the scroll. 36cm.
Item ArtZepp31: Doorknob hanger: Hotel doorknob hanger. Written in English and Arabic - " Do Not Disturb" on pink on one side and "Make Up Room Now" on blue on the other side.
Item ArtZepp32: Modern Stylized Cucifix: Silver metal crucifix with stylized Christ, 8cm. Has leather thong.
Item AerZepp33: Rustic Cross: Rustic olive wood cross from Jerusalem. Engraved with the the symbol of Jerusalem. 15cm. With this cross is a small piece of old wooden dowel 8.8 cm with a circumference of 10.3 cm
Item ArtZepp 34: Bell: Silver metal bell with angels around the outside. 4.5 cm The clapper is a brass angel. A piece of blue hem tape attaches a "Watch Step" sign to the bell.
Item ArtZepp 35: Resurrection Cross: Paper on composit, 13.8 cm.
Item ArtZepp36: Ceramic Celtic Cross: Celtic cross from Kirkridge. 17.5 cm
Item ArtZepp37: Brass Crucifix: Crucifix with stations of the cross. 8.5 cm.
Item ArtZepp38: Beads: Hindu prayer beads (Malas). 108 wooden beads strung with orange thread.
Item ArtZepp39: Ankh: Brass ankh with hieroglyphics. 17cm
Item ArtZepp40: Praying Hands Plaque: Wooden plaque with caved praying hands and A D carved in top right corner. Sticker on back: Geschwitzt, Hand Holz.. 20cm x 15.5cm.
Item ArtZepp41: Sewn Bag: Orange bag sewn as a right angle embellished with Sanskrit, Krishna playing the flute, a cow and a silver band around the opening. There are two of these bags. (ArtZepp 29 & 41)
Item ArtZepp42: Fountain Pen: Cartridge fountain pen, blue plastic.
Item ArtZepp43: Eraser: Eraser from C&P Telephone "A Bell Atlantic Company." 6cm.
Item ArtZepp44: Pocket Knife: Pocket knife with carved bone cas. One blade is broken and there is a chip in the bone on one side. 9.9cm
Item ArtZepp 45: Modern Metal Crucifix: Gold metal 20cm.
Item ArtZepp46: Baseball: Baseball written on by Ira Zepp with four names Mahatma Gandhi, Gary Lason, Rabindranath Tagore, and Martin Luther King. .
Item ArtZepp47: Hand Painted Illustration: Illustration from the "Kuma Satara, 12.6 cm x 17.4 cm
Item ArtZepp48: bookmark, 1995: Wooden bookmark made from a thin slat of cherry wood with pen and ink drawing of a lighthouse. From Little River Wood Products, Kingston, New Hampshire.
Item ArtZepp49: Bookmark: Paper bookmark from the shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. The Legend of Walsingham written on the back.
Item ArtZepp50: Bookmark: Red leather book mark from Wesley's Chapel in London.
Item ArtZepp51: Bookmark: Brown leather bookmark with impressed designs of flowers.

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