Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

RS 21/7/65
J. Marion Steddom (1901-1981)
Papers, 1954-1981, n.d.


Descriptive summary

creator:

Steddom, J. Marion (1901-1981)

title:

Papers

dates:

1954-1981, n.d.

extent:

0.63 linear feet (1 document box and 1 half-document box)

collection number:

RS 21/7/65

repository:

University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access:

Open for research

publication rights:

Consult Head, Special Collections Department

preferred citation:

J. Marion Steddom Papers, RS 21/7/65, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Biographical note

John Marion Steddom (1901-1981) received a certificate (1922) for the completion of the two-year collegiate course in agriculture from Iowa State College (University). He farmed land near Granger, Iowa and specialized in swine production. Steddom was recognized for his accomplishments with numerous awards and honors, including Master Swine Producer (1943) and Wallaces Farmer magazine named him Master Farmer (1957). He was also regularly asked to speak on agricultural related issues. In addition, Steddom actively participated in several state and national organizations, such as the Iowa Swine Producers Association (President,1954-1962), Advisory Board of the National Packers and Stockyard Act, USDA Market Type Hog Study Group, and the Iowa Hog Cholera Eradication Board (Chair). In addition, he assisted in establishing the Iowa Marketing Board and the National Swine Council. In 1955, he was among the delegation of United States farmers, educators and press representatives to go to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) to study farming in the USSR. Three other Iowans also belonged to this delegation: Ralph A. Olsen (RS 21/7/55), Herbert W. Pike (RS 16/3/53), and Lauren K. Soth (RS 16/3/54).

Steddom married Gladys Holiday (1901-1995) in 1935. He died February 15, 1981.

 

Collection description

This collection (1954-1981, n.d.) consists mostly of correspondence, photographs, notes, news clippings, and other materials related to J. Marion Steddom's participation with the American Delegation to the USSR to study Soviet agriculture in 1955. Also included in the collection are records and correspondence related to the National Swine Producer's Council, as well as addresses made by Steddom to various civic and professional groups.

 

Organization

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

Addresses concerning swine production and farm policies

1954-1960

1

2

Correspondence regarding swine production, hog cholera, and speaking engagements

1955-1962

1

3

Correspondence: American Delegation to the USSR

1955-1956

1

4

Honorary certificates

1969, 1972

1

5

Itineraries, notes, and memoranda of the American Delegation to the USSR

1955

1

6

Memorial Resolution for J. Marion Steddom

1981

1

7

National Swine Producers Council: reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes

1959-1960

1

8

News clippings: American Delegation to the USSR

1955-1956, n.d.

1

9

Newsletter and correspondence: "Farming in Russia"

1955-1956

1

10

Notebook from trip to the USSR

1955

1

11

Photographs: Farm, hogs, and farmers bringing meat to the White House (2 b&w 8x10, 1 b&w 5x7)

n.d.

1

12

Photographs: American Delegation to the USSR (1 of 4) (40 b&w 8x12)

1955

1

13

Photographs: American Delegation to the USSR (2 of 4) (40 b&w 8x12)

1955

2

1

Photographs: American Delegation to the USSR (3 of 4) (40 b&w 8x12)

1955

2

2

Photographs: American Delegation to the USSR (4 of 4) (4 b&w 8x10, 5 b&w 5x7)

1955

2

3

Photograph: Iowa State University Alumni Reunion (1 b&w 8x10)

1973

2

4

Photographs: Scenic views of the USSR (27 b&w 8x12)

1955