3. Biographical Materials, Organizational Affiliations and Financial Records. 1909-2009.
A wide assortment of materials related to Marti's non-academic life have been arranged into series 3. Here researchers will find a handful of biographical and autobiographical manuscripts, as well as photographs of Marti, his family and colleagues. Materials related to Marti's upbringing and life-long interest in Switzerland are also located in series 3, as are smaller collections of records related to Marti's finances and organizational affiliations, most notably The Marti School. Note that the full text of item 3.001.29, "Happenstance or Providence: How I found all my jobs," is available here.
7 boxes
3.001.
Biographical Manuscripts,
Keepsakes and Other Documentation. 1909-2009, [bulk 1930s, 1970s-1980s]. 34
folders
1.1.
Notebook: "F., G. & L. Marti. Programmen
für die [illegible; program for a family performance?]." Contains the
outline of a performance featuring members of the Marti
family. 1909.
[Notebook in German]
[Notebook in German]
1.2.
Notebook: "Programm." Contains the outline of
a performance featuring members of the Marti family. 1909.
[Notebook in German]
[Notebook in German]
1.3.
Manuscript: Carbon copy of handwritten
transcript of Marti’s gymnasium and college courses and
examinations. 1913-1922.
1.4.
Doctoral certificate awarded to Fritz Marti,
University of Bern. June 1922.
1.5.
Correspondence: Letters of recommendation for
Marti written by Professor A. Tumarkin, Dr. A. Stodola and Commanders
Schulen and Kurse of the Swiss Army. August 1923.
1.6.
Legal Documents: "Vollmacht,"
February 7, 1924, and "Power of
Attorney,"
January 3, 1934.
1.7.
Correspondence: Letters of recommendation
written by Colin Dymont and W.W. Comfort, and list of references for
Marti. 1925, 1928.
1.8.
Assorted materials re: code of conduct at Fair
Haven Camp, Maryland. 1930.
Many aspects of this code of conduct, presumably written by Marti, are sarcastic in tone.
Many aspects of this code of conduct, presumably written by Marti, are sarcastic in tone.
1.9.
Typescript: "Orders for my funeral," by Fritz
Marti. January 22, 1931.
1.10.
Program for a series of short plays produced
by members of the Hollins College faculty. February 18, 1933.
1.11.
Newspaper Clipping: "Foreign Students Honored
Here; Advisers Tell of Our Ideals," The New York
Times. September 17, 1933.
Contains reference to Marti.
Contains reference to Marti.
1.12.
Correspondence: Arthur W. Collins of the
Zurich General Accident and Liability Insurance Company to
Marti. March 19, 1935.
Regarding the cancellation of Marti's life insurance policy due to perceived physical risks.
Regarding the cancellation of Marti's life insurance policy due to perceived physical risks.
1.13.
Newspaper Clipping: "Licensed to Marry,"
The Washington Post. May 21, 1937.
Regarding the wedding of Fritz Marti and Gertrude Austin.
Regarding the wedding of Fritz Marti and Gertrude Austin.
1.14.
Wedding Invitations announcing the marriage of
Fritz Marti and Gertrude Austin. June 5, 1937.
1.15.
Notebook: "Our trousseau". June - July 1937.
Itemization and accounting of a wedding trousseau, notes by Marti.
Itemization and accounting of a wedding trousseau, notes by Marti.
1.16.
Newspaper Clipping: "Schweizer in Ausland,"
Der Bund. June 5, 1941.
Regarding Marti’s residence at the University of Maryland
Regarding Marti’s residence at the University of Maryland
1.17.
Seating chart and schedule of a dinner party
hosted by the Marti family. May 15, 1942.
1.18.
Correspondence: Marti family Christmas
greetings and letters. 1945, 1948, 1951-1952, 1983.
Letters include extensive details on the developing personalities of the Marti children.
Letters include extensive details on the developing personalities of the Marti children.
1.19.
Typescript, Correspondence: "Fulda," by Fritz
Marti. November 30, 1946.
Description of the city of Fulda, Germany.
Description of the city of Fulda, Germany.
1.20.
Narrative Account and Ledger of Expenses re:
trip to Canada. May 22 - June 4, 1951.
[Notes in German]
[Notes in German]
1.21.
Bibliography of writings by Fritz
Marti. 1951.
1.22.
Newspaper Clipping: "His Own Grandpa: Goat
Family Tree is All Mixed Up," Washington
Star-News. 1950s.
Regarding the unusual breeding of certain of the Marti family goats.
Regarding the unusual breeding of certain of the Marti family goats.
1.23.
Assorted Materials re: trip to Hannover,
Germany. 1950s.
1.24.
Legal Documents: "Application for License to
Import Arms, Ammunition, and Implements of War,"
February 20, 1960, and
"Ausfuhrgesuch,"
May 17, 1960.
Regarding Marti’s desire to transport his Swiss infantry rifle - received as a gift from the Swiss government in appreciation of his service during World War I - to the United States.
Regarding Marti’s desire to transport his Swiss infantry rifle - received as a gift from the Swiss government in appreciation of his service during World War I - to the United States.
1.25.
Typescript, Background Material: "Travel
report on trip to Costa Rica and Mexico," by Fritz Marti. August 5-26, 1965.
1.26.
Curriculum Vitae of Fritz Marti, several
editions first dating to
1965.
1.27.
United States passport for Fritz Marti,
expired
May 13, 1974.
1.28.
Correspondence, Itinerary, Notes, Newspaper
Clippings and Background Material re: trip to Switzerland and
Greece. March 31, 1976 - May 16, 1976.
1.29.
Typescript: "Happenstance or Providence: How I
found all my jobs," by Fritz Marti. December 1976.
1.30.
Manuscript Notes: "Autobiography, 1906-1913,"
by Fritz Marti. June 1987.
1.31.
Typescript: "Picture Book of my Life," by
Fritz Marti. 1980s.
Memoir of Marti's early childhood and primary schooling.
Memoir of Marti's early childhood and primary schooling.
1.32.
Publication: "In Memoriam: Fritz Marti, 1894 –
1991," The Owl of Minerva 23,2 (
Spring 1992): 164.
1.33.
Typescripts by Judith Baumrin produced in
conjunction with her memoir of Fritz Marti. 2005 - 2009.
Materials primarily concern Marti’s early life in Switzerland and the United States.
Materials primarily concern Marti’s early life in Switzerland and the United States.
1.34.
Assorted family keepsakes. undated.
3.002.
Card Catalogue:
"Addresses". undated. 1 cardboard index
file box
Index of Marti’s personal and professional contacts.
Index of Marti’s personal and professional contacts.
3.003.
Photographs of Marti,
Family and Colleagues. 1910s,
1930s-1980s. 15
folders
3.1.
Photograph: Group portrait of a Swiss military
unit, including Marti. 1910s.
3.2.
Photograph: Group portrait of individuals
[Hollins College colleagues?] including Fritz Marti. February 21, 1933.
Marti annotations: "From left to right. Top: Burns, Marti, Irvin; Bottom: [Grace E.] Chevraux, Webb, Gentile, Finley, Robinson, Patrick, Tiplandy."
Marti annotations: "From left to right. Top: Burns, Marti, Irvin; Bottom: [Grace E.] Chevraux, Webb, Gentile, Finley, Robinson, Patrick, Tiplandy."
3.3.
Photograph: Fritz Marti and "Burns" [?]
standing on a cliff overlooking an arid canyon. February 21, 1933.
3.4.
Photograph: Three unidentified individuals,
possibly relatives of the Marti family. May 8, 1943.
Marti annotations: "Mothers Day 1943, La Crosse, Wis."
Marti annotations: "Mothers Day 1943, La Crosse, Wis."
3.5.
Photograph: Portrait of Fritz Marti, working
in his office. Ralph White, photographer. 1940s.
Photographer's [?] annotations: "Photo 21, Marti School. After the children are in bed at night, Fritz retires to his book-lined study to work until midnight preparing his college lessons, reading, or writing. Here he looks through his unusual slide collection on medieval art. While concentrating, he unconsciously stratches [sic] his ear in a characteristic gesture."
Photographer's [?] annotations: "Photo 21, Marti School. After the children are in bed at night, Fritz retires to his book-lined study to work until midnight preparing his college lessons, reading, or writing. Here he looks through his unusual slide collection on medieval art. While concentrating, he unconsciously stratches [sic] his ear in a characteristic gesture."
3.6.
Photographs Series: Fritz and Gertrude Marti
at an outdoor gathering with Adolf Meyer and several others. 1952.
Marti annotates on photo as follows: "McCalls, Partridge, Palos, Birju [?], Rudi, Meyer, Marti." Note from Adolf Meyer included with the photos reads: "Here is the picture record of our Eastern trip to the mountains."
Marti annotates on photo as follows: "McCalls, Partridge, Palos, Birju [?], Rudi, Meyer, Marti." Note from Adolf Meyer included with the photos reads: "Here is the picture record of our Eastern trip to the mountains."
3.7.
Photographs Series: The Marti family
celebrating at the wedding of Ursula Marti. November 1959.
3.8.
Photographs Series: Fritz Marti and several
colleagues at a gathering in Bern [?]. 1959.
Photos sent to Marti by Oskar Zimmermann.
Photos sent to Marti by Oskar Zimmermann.
3.9.
Photographs Series: Fritz Marti and several
colleagues at a gathering in Bern [?]. 1963.
Photos sent to Marti by Oskar Zimmermann.
Photos sent to Marti by Oskar Zimmermann.
3.10.
Photographs Series: Fritz Marti with friends
at an outdoor social occasion. 1963.
3.11.
Photograph: Monument dedicated to the Swiss
soldiers who served in World War I. May 1963.
3.12.
Photograph: Studio portrait of Fritz
Marti. 1960s.
3.13.
Photographs Series: Fritz Marti and several
colleagues at a gathering in Bern [?]. 1970s.
Photos sent to Marti by Ernst Züttel.
Photos sent to Marti by Ernst Züttel.
3.14.
Photograph: Portrait of Fritz
Marti. 1980s.
3.15.
Photograph: Profile image of Fritz
Marti. 1980s.
3.004.
Assorted Materials re:
Switzerland. 1930-1987, [bulk 1930s, 1970s-1980s]. 18
folders
4.1.
Typescript, Correspondence, Article Clippings:
"Schweizer Semester amerikanischer Studenten," by Fritz
Marti. 1930-1933.
Regarding Marti's efforts to establish a Junior Year in Switzerland organization at Goucher College
Regarding Marti's efforts to establish a Junior Year in Switzerland organization at Goucher College
4.2.
Manuscript Notes, Flyer: "Wintersport in
Switzerland," lecture by Marti sponsored by the Athletic Association of
Hollins College. November 5, 1932.
4.3.
Typescript: "Some remarks on Switzerland,"
speech by Marti delivered to the Rotary Club of Roanoke,
Virginia. January 12, 1933.
4.4.
Newspaper Clipping: "Swiss People Fear Gold
Store May Bring Hitler, Marti Says," The
(Washington, D.C.) Evening
Star. September 23, 1938.
4.5.
Correspondence, Administrative Documents:
Swiss Consulate and Swiss Embassy. 1938-1939, 1942, 1947, 1959,
1973, 1976-1978, 1980-1982, 1985, 1987.
4.6.
Article: "St. Nicolas Day – December 6, When
Samichlaus Arrives," by Fritz Marti, The Rural
New Yorker. December 3, 1949.
4.7.
Typescript, Correspondence: "Sainte Croix," by
Fritz Marti. 1959.
4.8.
Typescript: "Swiss dialects," by Fritz
Marti. November 17, 1966.
4.9.
Typescript: "Swiss culinary specialities," by
Fritz Marti. 1960s.
4.10.
Typescript: "How to see Bern, Switzerland, in
an hour," by Fritz Marti. 1960s.
4.11.
Typescript: untitled sets of instructions for
driving in Switzerland, by Fritz Marti. 1960s.
4.12.
Typescript: "Sankt Nikolaus von Myra, + 325
A.D.," by Fritz Marti. 1960s.
[In German]
[In German]
4.13.
Correspondence, Newspaper Clipping re: Hans
Albert Einstein. 1974-1975.
Letter from Marti to Dr. Flückiger, July 3, 1975. In German.
Letter from Marti to Dr. Flückiger, July 3, 1975. In German.
4.14.
Publication: The Swiss
American Historical Society Newsletter, vol. XV, No. 3 (
October 1979), devoted to "Fritz
Marti: Immigrant Philosopher.".
4.15.
Typescript, Background Material: "The Turicum
automobile," [once manufactured in Uster, Switzerland] by Fritz
Marti. 1970s.
4.16.
Typescript, Correspondence: "August 1, the
Swiss Independence Day," by Fritz Marti, submitted as a letter to the
editor of the South Bend (Indiana)
Tribune. July 5, 1985.
4.17.
Assorted Newspaper and Article Clippings re:
assorted Swiss history and culture. 1930s-1980s,
undated.
4.18.
Assorted Materials re: contacts in
Switzerland. undated.
3.005.
Assorted Materials re:
The Marti School. 1948-1949, 1953-1965, 2004. 7
folders
5.1.
Correspondence re: the Marti
School. 1948-1949, 1958-1960,
1963-1965.
5.2.
Typescript: "Berglihof School, Founded in
1947," by Fritz Marti. October 19, 1953.
Description of the development and residents of The Marti School included in a Marti family time capsule.
Description of the development and residents of The Marti School included in a Marti family time capsule.
5.3.
Newspaper Clippings re: The Marti
School. 1949, 1956-1959.
"Marietta Professor's Children Attend School in Their Own Home," Zanesville, Ohio Sunday Times Signal, October 16, 1949; "Dr. and Mrs. Fritz Marti Announce the opening of The Marti School," Dayton Daily News, August 5, 1956; "Private School will Open in September," unknown publication, 1956; "Marti School Completing First Year," Kettering-Oakwood Times, May 23, 1957; "Students Help Paint Dragon Sign," Columbus Dispatch, January 21, 1958; "Marti School to Build 6-Room Unit," unknown publication [annotated as "Journal"], August 1958; "June Construction Start Set for Marti School Addition," Dayton Daily News, April 27, 1958; "Remodeling is Underway," Kettering-Oakwood Times, February 12, 1959.
"Marietta Professor's Children Attend School in Their Own Home," Zanesville, Ohio Sunday Times Signal, October 16, 1949; "Dr. and Mrs. Fritz Marti Announce the opening of The Marti School," Dayton Daily News, August 5, 1956; "Private School will Open in September," unknown publication, 1956; "Marti School Completing First Year," Kettering-Oakwood Times, May 23, 1957; "Students Help Paint Dragon Sign," Columbus Dispatch, January 21, 1958; "Marti School to Build 6-Room Unit," unknown publication [annotated as "Journal"], August 1958; "June Construction Start Set for Marti School Addition," Dayton Daily News, April 27, 1958; "Remodeling is Underway," Kettering-Oakwood Times, February 12, 1959.
5.4.
Typescript: "Schweizer Familienschule in
Amerika, oder Wie Gertrud ihre Kinder lehrte," by Fritz
Marti. 1960s.
5.5.
Typescript: "Allgemeine Bemerkung über
amerikanische Hochschulen," by Fritz Marti. 1960s.
5.6.
Typescript: "Philosoph auf der Walz. (Zufall
oder Vorsehung)," by Fritz Marti. 1960s.
5.7.
DVD: "The Miami Valley School, 1956-2003: A
Retrospective," Produced by Think TV Network/Greater Dayton Public
Television. 2004.
Contents transferred to .avi file.
Contents transferred to .avi file.
3.006.
Assorted Materials re:
Organizational Affiliations. 1923-1987, [bulk 1930s, 1970s-1980s]. 16
folders
6.1.
Correspondence: American Philosophical
Association - Committee on Opportunities for Employment in
Philosophy. 1938.
6.2.
Publications: Antioch College. 1975.
6.3.
Correspondence: Bennington College. 1932.
6.4.
Correspondence, Newspaper Clippings: Black
Mountain College. 1934.
6.5.
Correspondence: British Institute of
Philosophy. 1936.
Letter informing Marti of his election as Member.
Letter informing Marti of his election as Member.
6.6.
Correspondence: Haverford College. 1926.
6.7.
Correspondence: Hillsdale College. 1987.
6.8.
Correspondence, Newsletters, Mementos: Hollins
College. 1932, 1982.
6.9.
Correspondence, Newspaper Clipping,
Publication: Marietta College. 1947-1948.
6.10.
Correspondence: Oregon State
University. 1980-1981.
6.11.
Correspondence, Background Material: Southern
Illinois University at Edwardsville. 1973-1984.
6.12.
Correspondence, Publications: Southern Society
for Philosophy and Psychology. 1963, 1982.
6.13.
Correspondence: Stevens Institute of
Technology. 1930.
6.14.
Correspondence, Publications: University of
Oregon. 1923, 1981, 1984.
Includes Marti’s 1923 application for employment at the University of Oregon, including letter of application, letters of recommendation and curriculum vitae.
Includes Marti’s 1923 application for employment at the University of Oregon, including letter of application, letters of recommendation and curriculum vitae.
6.15.
Correspondence, Background Materials: Yale
University. 1953, 1957.
6.16.
Assorted materials re: Marti's organizational
affiliations. undated.
3.007.
Financial
Records. 1929-1988, [bulk 1930s, 1970s-1980s]. 7
folders
7.1.
Correspondence, Contract Information: Warren
H. Green Inc. 1974-1987.
U.S. publisher of many of Marti's books.
U.S. publisher of many of Marti's books.
7.2.
Royalty Statements: Southern Illinois
University Press. 1978-1983.
7.3.
Receipts, Correspondence: ETH –
Bibliothek. 1980-1984.
Marti’s Swiss publisher.
Marti’s Swiss publisher.
7.4.
Correspondence re: assorted publications by
Marti. 1937, 1978-1982,
1987.
7.5.
Correspondence re: assorted
publishers. 1973-1974, 1980.
7.6.
Correspondence, Receipts re: book and print
orders from European dealers. 1929, 1931-1938, 1957-1961,
1973, 1976-1988.
7.7.
Correspondence re: assorted financial
matters. 1931, 1934, 1940, 1947,
1972-1974, 1983.
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