James Martin papers
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Title: James Martin papers
Dates: 1998
Collection Number: 1999-37
Creator/Collector:
Extent: .21 linear feet
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: The collection consists of James Martin's personal testimony videotape, 'In My Opinion... Southern Baptists" and two related
letters. One is from Martin to his classmates from the Class of 1962, Tupelo High School "and a few others," explaining that
he made the video because he was denied a chance to speak the truth about prejudice against gays and lesbians at his reunion.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research. Restrictions may apply to reproductions. Please contact the archivist for more information.
[Identification of item]. James Martin papers. Collection Number: 1999-37. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of James Martin on November 8, 1998.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection consists of James Martin's personal testimony videotape, 'In My Opinion... Southern Baptists" and two related
letters. One is from Martin to his classmates from the Class of 1962, Tupelo High School "and a few others," explaining that
he made the video because he was denied a chance to speak the truth about prejudice against gays and lesbians at his reunion.
The other is from Reverend Jimmy Porter of the First Baptist Church in McComb, Mississippi, telling Martin he didn't view
his videotape and cannot accept his views. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_007695; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_007702;
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_002861
Gay men
Christians
Homophobia