Descriptive summary

creator:

Dorset, Marion (1872-1935)

title:

Papers

dates:

1904-1953, n.d.

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

Biographical 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

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