Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
MS 299
Wayne Frair (1926- )
Papers, 1951-2008, n.d.
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Frair, Wayne (1926- ) |
| title: | Papers |
| dates: | 1951-2008, n.d. |
| extent: | 1.68 linear ft. (4 document boxes) |
| collection number: | MS 299 |
| repository: | Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Wayne Frair Papers, MS 299, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Biographical note
Wayne Franklin Frair was born in 1926. He received his A.B. (1950) in zoology from Houghton College, New York, his B.S. (1951) in zoology from Wheaton College, Illinois, an M.A. (1955) in embryology from the University of Massachusetts, and a Ph.D. (1962) in biochemical taxonomy from Rutgers University, New Jersey. He joined the faculty of The King's College, New York, as instructor of biology in 1955. As of 2007, he is professor emeritus of biology at The King's College. During his career, Frair produced numerous research articles on the biology of turtles focusing on systematics and serology. Frair is a fellow of both the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Scientific Affiliation. He is also a member of numerous other academic and scientific societies including American Education Association, American Society of Ichthyology and Herpetology, and American Society of Zoologists. Frair is an ardent supporter of creationism and intelligent design and to this cause has contributed both time and talent. Frair served as president (1986-1993) of the Creation Research Society, and he has been a member of the society's board of directors since 1970. He also is a member of the Bible-Science Association, National Association of Evangelicals, and National Association of Christian Educators. In collaboration with Percival Davis, Frair co-wrote the book A Case for Creation (Special Collections call no. BS651.F74 1983). |
Collection description
This collection (1951-2008, n.d.) contains manuscripts by Frair and printed materials supporting scientific creation. The papers contain writings by Frair including published articles, two unpublished manuscripts on creation, and bibliographies of his works. The remaining materials include articles, book reviews, correspondence, commentary, and news clippings published by various authors that argue in favor of creation and against evolution. Other materials include bibliographies listing books in support of creation, newsletters and printed materials from a variety of Christian science publishers, and a transcript of a radio program featuring a debate between Luther Sutherland and David Kraus of New York. |
Organization
The collection is organized into five series: |
Description of series
| Series 1 | Writings by Frair |
1951-2008, n.d. |
| extent: | 0.84 linear ft. (2 document boxes) |
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| description: | This series contains published and unpublished writings by Frair. Two unpublished manuscripts on creation are included in the collection along with copies of most of his published work. The collection also includes a bibliography of Frair's published works. The series is listed chronologically. |
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Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
4 |
3 |
Writings by Frair |
1951-1967 |
4 |
2 |
Writings by Frair |
1967-1970 |
4 |
1 |
Writings by Frair |
1971-1973 |
3 |
7 |
Writings by Frair |
1973-1979 |
3 |
6 |
Writings by Frair: Botany Laboratory Procedures Manual |
1974 |
3 |
4-5 |
Writings by Frair |
1980-1989 |
3 |
3 |
Writings by Frair: Biology 110 – Concepts of Biological Science Laboratory Manual and Self-Guided Field Trip |
1982 |
3 |
1-2 |
Writings by Frair |
1989-1999 |
1 |
1 |
Writings by Frair: "Evangelicals and Modern Science" |
1990 |
2 |
12 |
Writings by Frair |
2000-2005 |
4 |
4 |
Writings by Frair: A Case for Creation (Third Ed. Rev.) |
2004 |
2 |
11 |
Writings by Frair |
2006-2008 |
4 |
5 |
Writings by Frair: "Finish of a Fiction" |
2007 |
4 |
6 |
Writings by Frair: "Chicks of Turtles – Which Came First?" |
2008 |
4 |
7 |
Writings by Frair: Book reviews |
2008 |
2 |
10 |
Bibliography of writings by Frair |
2008 |
2 |
2 |
Manuscript by Frair (unpublished): "Creation, Evolution, and the Origin of Living Things" |
n.d. |
2 |
1 |
Manuscript by Frair (unpublished): "The Challenge of Creation" |
n.d. |
Description of series
| Series 2 | Writings by Other Authors |
1956-2008, n.d. |
| extent: | 10 folders |
|
| description: | This series contains articles supporting creation written by authors other than Frair. Book reviews and bibliographies of books supporting creation is also listed. The series is listed alphabetically. |
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Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
2 |
Articles (alphabetical by author): A-C |
1956-1994, n.d. |
1 |
3 |
Articles (alphabetical by author): D |
1974-1991 |
1 |
4 |
Articles (alphabetical by author): E-M |
1971-1994, n.d. |
1 |
5 |
Articles (alphabetical by author): N-S |
1980-1994 |
1 |
6 |
Articles (alphabetical by author): T-Y |
1965-1993 |
1 |
7 |
Articles: Unidentified authors |
1982, 1992 |
2 |
9 |
Bibliographies of literature on evolutionary concepts and supporting creation |
2008 |
1 |
8 |
Bibliography of books supporting creation |
1995 |
4 |
8 |
Book: You Laughed at It at Camp-of-the-Woods by Betty Frair |
1995 |
1 |
9 |
Book reviews |
1963-1993, n.d. |
Description of series
| Series 3 | Other Material Supporting Creation |
1962-1995, n.d. |
| extent: | 8 folders |
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| description: | This series contains additional material related to creation science including newsletters and printed materials from a variety of Christian science publishers and a transcript of a radio program featuring a debate between Luther Sutherland and David Kraus of New York. The series also has a small collection of correspondence from Frair and other scientists and authors. The series is listed alphabetically. |
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Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
10 |
Correspondence: Frair and others |
1983-1995, n.d. |
1 |
11 |
Editorials and commentary |
1982-1994 |
2 |
3 |
News clippings |
1962-1995, n.d. |
2 |
4 |
Notes critical of evolution |
n.d. |
2 |
5 |
Printed materials: Bible-Science Association |
n.d. |
2 |
6 |
Printed materials: Booklets, brochures, and flyers |
1986-1995, n.d. |
2 |
7 |
Printed materials: Newsletters |
1969-1995, n.d. |
2 |
8 |
Transcript of "Sherrye Henry Show" radio program with guests Luther D. Sutherland and David Kraus |
1980 |