Descriptive
summary
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creator: |
Steddom,
J. Marion (1901-1981) |
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title: |
Papers |
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dates: |
1954-1981, n.d. |
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extent: |
0.63
linear feet (1 document box and 1 half-document box) |
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collection number: |
RS
21/7/65
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repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Department,
Iowa State University. |
Administrative
information
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access: |
Open for research |
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publication rights: |
Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
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preferred
citation: |
J.
Marion Steddom Papers, RS 21/7/65, Special Collections
Department, Iowa State University Library. |
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Biographical note
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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. |
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Collection
Description
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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.
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Organization
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The collection is arranged in alphabetical order. |
Container
list
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Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
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1 |
1 |
Addresses concerning swine production and farm
policies |
1954-1960 |
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1 |
2 |
Correspondence regarding swine production, hog
cholera, and speaking engagements |
1955-1962 |
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1 |
3 |
Correspondence: American Delegation to the USSR |
1955-1956 |
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1 |
4 |
Honorary certificates |
1969, 1972 |
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1 |
5 |
Itineraries, notes, and memoranda of the American
Delegation to the USSR |
1955 |
|
1 |
6 |
Memorial Resolution for J. Marion Steddom |
1981 |
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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 |
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1 |
13 |
Photographs: American Delegation to the USSR (2 of
4) (40 b&w 8x12) |
1955 |
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2 |
1 |
Photographs: American Delegation to the USSR (3 of
4) (40 b&w 8x12) |
1955 |
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2 |
2 |
Photographs: American Delegation to the USSR (4 of
4) (4 b&w 8x10, 5 b&w 5x7) |
1955 |
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2 |
3 |
Photograph: Iowa State University Alumni Reunion (1
b&w 8x10) |
1973 |
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2 |
4 |
Photographs: Scenic views of the USSR (27 b&w 8x12) |
1955 |
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