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 |
Certificate of introduction for research in Europe (see also letter in 1/1) |
1922 |
Map Case |
C406 |
Photograph of oil painting in Saddle & Sirloin Club, Chicago (1- 11x14 b/w) |
undated |