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

MS 32
Marion Dorset (1872-1935)
Papers, 1904-1953, undated


Descriptive summary

creator: Dorset, Marion (1872-1935)
title: Papers
dates: 1904-1953, undated
extent: 0.42 linear feet (1 document box)
collection number: MS 32
repository: Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access: Open for research
publication rights: Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation: Marion Dorset Papers, MS 32, Special Collections Department, Parks Library, Iowa State University.

 

Historical note

Marion Dorset (1872-1935) was awarded the B.S. (1893) by University of Tennessee and the M.D. (1896) by George Washington University.

Dorset worked as an Expert Assistant Chemist in the Biochemical Laboratories of the U.S. Department of Agriculture while pursuing his medical degree, and became Chief of the Biochemic Division of the U.S.D.A in 1904.

He came to Iowa in 1897 to participate in an effort to eradicate hog cholera. Early efforts were not successful, but Dorset continued his research in Washington D.C., while colleagues W. B. Niles and C. N. McBryde led field work in Iowa. This collaboration led to the development of an effective cholera antitoxin in 1910. As well, Dorset developed a tuberculin for bovine tuberculosis and methods for controlling poultry pullorum.

 

Collection description

This collection (1904-1953, undated) includes correspondence with colleagues, printed material, patents, photographs, and clippings documenting Dorset’s life and research.

 

Container list

 

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

Correspondence, article and biography of Dorset, Emil A. de Schweinitz memorial booklet, letter of introduction for research in Europe (see also certificate in map case) and printed matter. Includes letter from Paul de Kruif (1926)

1904-1932

1

2

U.S. and international patents for hog-cholera antitoxin. Included are: French, Swedish, Spanish (cholera), Italian (cholera), Denmark, Germany (cholera antitoxin), U.S. (Hog cholera antitoxin), France (cholera antitoxin), Canada (hog cholera antitoxin). Includes some correspondence

1906-1909

1

3

Letters of condolence and obituaries

1935-1936

1

4

Newspaper clippings about Doret

1911-1936, undated

1

5

Tennessee Agricultural Hall of Fame: correspondence, newspaper clippings, printed matter and biographical material for the Hall of Fame. Includes letter by Charles N. McBryde on hog cholera serum work (1945, 1949).

1935-1953, undated

1

6

Photographs of Dorset, also copy of funeral notice for ancestor Sarah Dorset (1- 3.5x5 b/w, 4- 5x7 b/w, 1- 6x9 b/w1- 8x10 b/w

1905-1925, undated

1

7

Makers of Millions, Tennessee Department of Agriculture (includes biographical sketch of Marion Dorset)

1951

Map Case

C406
D15

Certificate of introduction for research in Europe (see also letter in 1/1)

1922

Map Case

C406
D15

Photograph of oil painting in Saddle & Sirloin Club, Chicago (1- 11x14 b/w)

undated