Dodd (Norris E.) papers, bulk 1946-1953

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Summary

Title:
Norris E. Dodd papers
Dates:
bulk 1946-1953
Creators:
Dodd, Norris E. (Norris Edward), 1879-1968
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.
Extent:
11 manuscript boxes, 2 card file boxes, 16 oversize boxes (21.0 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
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
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1975.
Arrangement:

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.

Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Danielle Lopez
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-02-23 09:39:22.164297

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

Terms of access:

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

Preferred citation:

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

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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