Marshall's Original Belongings

The Marshall Collection is comprised of approximately 90% of the Marshall's original belongings. It includes items such furniture, art, books, clothes, maps, Chinese furniture and artwork, trunks, personal items, and ephemeral objects that support the interpretation of the home during the most significant years of Marshall's career, from his appointment as Chief of Staff of the Army through the post- World War Two years when he served Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense.

More than 1000 items were donated to Dodona Manor by Katherine Marshall's grandchildren for display and research. Many of these artifacts were repaired or restored by specialists in furniture, art, book, and fabric conservation, using the book, "George Catlett Marshall: Historic Furnishing Plan," by renowned historian and architectural restoration expert, Dr. William Seale.

Following the exterior restoration of Dodona Manor in 2005, the collection was meticulously arranged in the museum in accordance with the room-by-room furnishing plan developed by Seale. The plan provided the basis for the museum's interpretation, in addition to the culmination of 10 years of research and collection of information about Dodona Manor from relatives, visitors and former employees. Information gleaned from these oral interviews is further supported by physical and documentary research.  

The Marshall library, where he met with President Truman, and enjoyed quiet evenings reading or watching TV with his wife, Katherine.	The kitchen at Dodona Manor, reflective of the late 1950s.	Marshall's bedroom - its simplicity bespeaks the General's modesty.