F. Paul Baxter papers, 1958-2020

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Baxter, F. Paul
Title
F. Paul Baxter papers
Dates
1958-2020 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.35 cubic ft. (5 boxes) + 122.14 GB
Collection Number
400080
Summary
F. Paul Baxter was a professor of soil sciences and geology who served on the University of Wyoming team at Kabul University, Afghanistan. Collection contains photographic slides, correspondence, an autobiographical sketch, newspaper clippings, and publications regarding his travels and experiences in Afghanistan.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

F. Paul Baxter was a soils specialist, ecologist, and professor of soil sciences, geology, and natural resources. He was born in Redfield, South Dakota, on July 17, 1933, and raised on a farm about 15 miles west of town. He received his Bachelors of Science (1955) and his Masters of Science (1957) from South Dakota State University in soil science with minors in chemistry and economics. Baxter received his Ph.D. in 1969 from the University of Wisconsin with emphasis on the interdisciplinary relationships of soil science, plant ecology, and geology. From 1958 to 1962 Dr. Baxter served as soils specialist and assistant professor of soil science with the University of Wyoming team at Kabul University, Afghanistan. He taught courses in soil science and geology and did research on reclamation of saline and sodic soils.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains photographic slides, negatives, correspondence, an autobiographical sketch, newspaper clippings, and publications regarding his travels and experiences working on the University of Wyoming team at Kabul University, Afghanistan.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by F. Paul Baxter at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Barbara Baxter Jenkins from 2017-2022.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in December 2017 and updated in November 2019, October 2020, and May 2024.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
3
Art: Drawing by J. Frutchey
undated
1-2
Biographical file: F. Paul Baxter (sketch and vitae)
1958-1962
Books:
Box
2
"Afghanistan: Ancient Land with Modern Ways" by the Ministry of Planning of the Royal Government of Afghanistan
undated
2
"One Hundred Afghan Persian Proverbs"
undated
2
"Soils Laboratory Manual" by F. Paul Baxter and M. Zarif Salem
1962
2
"Afghanistan Builds on an Ancient Civilization" prepared by Communications Media Branch USOM
1960
Box
1-2 and 5
Correspondence
1958-1967
5
Correspondence from Dale and Muriel Fritz (close friends and colleagues)
1963-1964
5
Correspondence from Gerald Nielsen (colleague) to F. Paul Baxter
1963-1964
Digital ahcdm_400080_001
Essay: "Our Lives Before the Afghanistan Adventure: May 1957-February 1958" by F. Paul Baxter
2018
Box
2
International Cooperation Administration: Post Report, Kabul Afghanistan
August 1958
5
Map of Kabul
1958-1962
5
Memorabilia (brochures, calendars, maps, newsletters, newspaper clippings, programs)
1958-1973
4
Negatives and contact prints: #AP1-AP80 University of Wyoming team, Kabul University, Afghanistan
1958-1962
Digital ahcdm_400080_001
Oral Histories: Afghanistan (Afghan Ministry of Agriculture, Gardez trip, Helmand Valley, Kabul University)
2007
Box
5
Oral History: Helmand Valley Reflections interview
September 9, 2017
1-2
Slides: #A1-A1073 - University of Wyoming team, Kabul University, Afghanistan
1958-1962
Trip to Russia (USSR):
1958-2003
Box Folder
5 and Digital ahcdm_400080_010
Slides (35mm) - (originals and master scans)
1958
5 and Digital ahcdm_400080_010
Essay: "Trip from Afghanistan to Russia, August 1958" by F. Paul Baxter
2003
5 and Digital ahcdm_400080_010
Correspondence
1958
5 and Digital ahcdm_400080_010
Diary written by Dr. Brown (digital copies available)
August 1958
Box Folder
2
Welcome to Kabul: Newcomers Guide
1958
2
Yearbook of Associated Students of Afghanistan in the U.S.
1964
Digital ahcdm_400080_001-009
Master Scans and metadata spreadsheets of digitized portions of collection (slides, negatives, and correspondence)
2011-2020

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ecology
  • Soil science -- Study and teaching (Higher)-- United States

Corporate Names

  • Kabul University
  • Kābul Pohantūn
  • University of Wyoming. Agricultural Experiment Station

Geographical Names

  • Afghanistan
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999