Papers, 1954-1981.

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Papers, 1954-1981.

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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 Famer magazine named him Master Farmer (1957). He was also regularly asked to speak on agriculture-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). Steedom married Gladys Holiday (1901-1995) in 1935. He died February 15, 1981.

0.63 linear ft. (1 document box and 1 half-document box)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa Swine Producers Association.

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National Swine Growers Council (U.S.)

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The National Swine Producers Council (renamed the National Pork Producers Council) was formed in 1954 and is based in Des Moines, Iowa. The purpose of the group was to bring together the state swine associations into a national coalition. The goals include the production of quality hog and pork products, to serve as an effective voice for pork producers, and to increase the consumption of pork products. From the description of Records, 1954-1962. (Iowa State University). WorldCat rec...

Iowa Hog Cholera Eradication Commitee.

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United States. Dept. of Agriculture. Market Type Hog Study Group.

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Iowa Marketing Board.

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National Packers and Stockyard Act. Advisory Board.

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Steddom, J. Marion (John Marion) 1901-1981

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This collection 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. From the description of Papers, 1954-1981. (Iowa State University)...