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F. Paul Baxter papers, 1958-2020
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Baxter, F. Paul
- Title
- F. Paul Baxter papers
- Dates
- 1958-2020 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- 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
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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
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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
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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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: |
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| 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
Processed by Jamie J. Greene
2017
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