Inventory of the Norris E. Dodd papers

Finding aid prepared by Danielle Lopez
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
© 2008, 2015
434 Galvez Mall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003
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Title: Norris E. Dodd papers
Date (bulk): 1946-1953
Collection Number: 75020
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 11 manuscript boxes, 2 card file boxes, 16 oversize boxes (21.0 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Collection includes notebooks, travel documents, speeches and writings, photographs, audiovisual material, and memorabilia, relating to American and world agricultural problems during 1905 to 1969.
Creator: Dodd, Norris E. (Norris Edward), 1879-1968
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

Boxes 27 and 29 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1975.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Norris E. Dodd papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

July 20, 1879 Born, Chichsaw County, Iowa
1900-1907 Opened and operated drug stores in Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Baker, Haines, and Wallowa, Oregon
1907-1912 Built and operated rural and city telephone lines, Haines, Oregon
1933 Chariman, County Wheat Committee, Oregon
1934 Chairman, County Corn-Hog State Board Control, Oregon
1934-1935 Chairman, Corn-Hog State Board Control, Oregon
1936-1937 Chairman, Oregon State Agriculture Conservation Committee
1938-1939 Assistant Director, Western Division, Agriculture Adjustment Agency
1939-1943 Director, Western Division, Agricultural Adjustment Agency
1943-1946 Chief, Agricultural Adjustment Agency
1946-1948 United States Under Secretary of Agriculture
1948-1954 Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
1968 Died, Arizona

Scope and Content of Collection

The collection dates 1905 to 1969 and documents Dodd's days as Director-General of the United Nation Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Collection includes notebooks, travel documents, speeches and writings, photographs, memorabilia, and audiovisual material (10.5" reels) relating to American and world agricultural problems. Series one includes documents related to Dodd's time with the FAO. Series two consist of books with written contributions from Dodd. Series three combines photographs and negatives to showcase the agricultural landscape and harvests from around the world. With a combination of medals and displays of gratitude, series four consist of Dodd's memorabilia. The sound recordings include magnetic tapes and vinyls relaed to FAO events.

Arrangement Statement

The collection is organized into five series: Personal papers file, Published writings file, Photographs/Negatives, Memorabilia and Sound Recordings. Materials there after arranged by subject.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Food supply
Economic assistance
Agriculture
Agriculture -- United States
Agriculture -- International cooperation
United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
United States. Department of Agriculture

 

Personal Papers File 1935-1969

Scope and Contents

Materials include speeches, biographical notes, appointment books, notepads, travel documents and various Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) papers spanning 1935 to 1969. Majority of the collection includes materials from Dodds appointment as Director-General of the United Nation FAO. Representation of Dodd's travels is documented through reports and notes. Notepads and appointments books provide a glimpse into the position as Director-General of the FAO.
box 1, folder 1

Biography undated

box 1, folder 2

FAO Speeches circa 1950

box 1, folder 3

Speeches 1948-1949

box 1, folder 4

Speeches 1950-1952

box 1, folder 5

Speeches 1953-1954

box 1, folder 6

Honors and Awards 1946-1955

box 1, folder 7

Travel Reports 1949, 1952

box 1, folder 8

Letters from N.E. Dodd 1946-1948

box 1, folder 9

83rd Congressional Report 1954

box 2, folder 1

FAO Papers 1948-1965

box 2, folder 2

Canada and FAO Short History 1961

box 2, folder 3

Travel Itinerary and Notes 1946-1961

box 2, folder 4

World Wheat and AAA Ledger 1935

box 3, folder 1

Appointment Book 1950

box 3, folder 2

Appointment Book 1951

box 3, folder 3

Appointment Book 1952

box 4, folder 1

Appointment Book 1953

box 4, folder 2

Survey Maps undated

box 4, folder 3

Passports 1947-1957

box 4, folder 4

Business Cards undated

box 4, folder 5

Association Cards 1949-1969

box 4, folder 6

Notepads 1946-1948

box 4, folder 9

Notepads 1949

box 5, folder 1

Notepads 1950-1951

box 5, folder 2

Notepads 1952

box 5, folder 3

Notepads 1953

box 5, folder 4

Norris E. Dodd Medical Remedies circa 1905

 

Published Writings file 1953-1955

box 5, folder 5-6

The United Nation FAO 1953

box 5, folder 7

So Bold An Aim 1955

 

Photographs and Negatives 1941-1960

Scope and Contents

Includes photographs, negatives, and glass enclosed negatives dating 1941 to 1958. Photographs and negatives showcase the different agricultural regions Dodd visited. Further the photographs capture pivotal moments in Dodd's life. Negatives capture the agricultural landscape from countries around the world. Majority of photographs are compiled into separate photo albums. Loose photographs have been removed throughout the collection and combined into one box
 

Negatives 1941-1958

box 6, folder 1

U.S., Australia, Germany, Ethiopia, and Rome 1941

box 6, folder 2

U.S. and Germany 1948

box 6, folder 3

France 1949

box 6, folder 4

Italy and Africa 1949

box 6, folder 5

Round Up Celebration and Siam 1949

box 6, folder 6

Ecuador, Spain, Turkey, and Round Up 1949

box 6, folder 7

India, Decca, and Pakistan 1949

box 6, folder 8

Liberia and Ethiopia 1950

box 6, folder 9

Canada 1950

box 6, folder 10-11

South America 1950

box 6, folder 12-13

South America and Africa 1950

box 6, folder 14

South Africa and Canada 1950

box 6, folder 15

Buenos Aires, Moutevideo, and Niagra Falls 1950

box 6, folder 16

Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, Canal Zone, and Holland 1950

box 6, folder 17

Ecuador and Poland 1950

box 6, folder 18

England, Australia, and Italy 1950

box 6, folder 19

Egypt, Hawaii, and Siam 1950

box 6, folder 20

Burma, Laos, and Indonesia 1950

box 6, folder 21

Austria, Korea, and Siam 1950

box 7, folder 1

Oregon, Haines, and Bryce Canyon 1950

box 7, folder 2

United States 1950

box 7, folder 3

India 1950

box 7, folder 4

Cuba 1950

box 7, folder 5

Ecuador and Bolivia 1950

box 7, folder 6

Portugal 1950

box 7, folder 7

Hawaii and Bolivia 1950

box 7, folder 8

Asia and Egypt 1951

box 7, folder 9

Iceland, Holland, India, and Greece 1952

box 7, folder 10

Thailand 1952

box 7, folder 11

Austria and Israel 1952

box 7, folder 12

Cerro Jachia and Peru 1953

box 7, folder 13

Austria and France 1953

box 7, folder 14

Italy and Morocco 1953

box 7, folder 15

Siam 1949-1953

box 7, folder 16

Rabat, Morocco 1953

box 7, folder 17

Switzerland 1953

box 7, folder 18

Phoenix and U.S. 1958

box 7, folder 19

Phoenix and Mt. Shasta 1958

box 7, folder 20

Africa, Rome, and Asia undated

box 8

Glass enclosed negatives, unidentified countries circa 1950

box 9

Glass enclosed negatives, unidentified countries circa 1950

box 29

Glass enclosed negatives, identified countries circa 1950

Access

Box 29 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
 

Photographs 1941-1960

box 10

Afghanistan project from the combined Austrian Scythe Manufactures 1941-1958

box 11

The Forestry Invertment-Program of Austria in pictures 1941-1958

box 12

Norris Dodd Photo Album 1941-1958

box 12

Election of Dodd as FAO Director 1948

box 13

Rice in Madras 1941-1958

box 13

Agriculture collections throughout the World 1941-1958

box 13

Pope John XXIII Knight Commander Grand Cross of Saint Sylvester 1941-1958

box 14

Western Region Farm Land 1941-1958

box 14

War Zone 1941-1958

box 15

Agriculture photo album 1948

box 15

Morocco Photographs 1941-1958

box 15

Paraguay Photographs 1941-1958

box 16

Loose Photographs 1941-1958

box 17

Austria Trip and Retirement Scrapbook 1953-1954

box 17

Knight Commander of St. Sylvester Scrapbook 1958-1960

box 18

University of the Pacific Scrapbook 1948-1958

box 19

Mr. Dodd and his Japan Suite 1952

box 19

Travels around the world 1952-1953

box 20

Agriculture Adjustment Agency Scrapbook 1943-1946

 

Memorabilia 1946-1955

Scope and Contents

Includes signature books, medals, scrapbooks, certificates, ceremonial attire and a bronze sculpture dating 1941 to 1955. Series highlights the career of Norris E. Dodd as Director-General of the FAO. The medals represent honors presented to Dodd for the work throughout his career, including the Grand Cross of Saint Sylvester. Signature books, notebooks and certificates illustrate the gratitude of Dodd's dedication to the FAO with a series of personal messages.
box 21, folder 1

Signature Book 1946

box 21, folder 2

Notebooks 1949, 1955

box 21, folder 3-4

Signature Book 1954

box 21, folder 4

Scrapbook undated

box 22

Medals circa 1950

box 23

Medals circa 1950

box 24

Ceremonial Sash undated

box 24

Neckpiece undated

box 24

Certificates 1953

box 27

Norris Dodd Bronze Head undated

Access

Box 27 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 28

Scroll 1953 November

Scope and Contents

Scroll presented to Dodd at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Conference in Rome, Italy.
 

Sound Recordings 1953-1955

Scope and Contents

Includes eight 10.5" magnetic reels and six vinyls. Topics includes FAO confernce, speeches, and celebratory events.
box 25

Magnetic reels (10.5" reels) 1954

box 26

Vinyls 1953-1955