Working outcomeA sourced biographical outline with research gaps visible.
The documented role
Dorothy Meyerson was an American rules innovator, teacher, author, and foundational National Mah Jongg League leader. Her streamlined approach contributed to standardization.
Place her in a process
The League’s formation grew from a broader community seeking stable American play, not one person’s isolated invention.
- Distinguish published evidence from repeated summaries.
- Preserve titles and dates exactly.
- Do not attribute collective decisions without records.
The open file
A fuller profile needs direct archival work on publications, leadership dates, collaborators, teaching networks, and surviving personal records.
Keep the boundary visible
General history belongs to SagesMahjong; beginner instruction belongs to NewToMahjong; generic gifts do not belong here.