Dale B. and Muriel Fritz papers, 1953-2019
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
- Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
- Detailed Description of the Collection
- Biographical information, 2018
- Booklet: "An Afghan Speakeasy" written by Alleen Nilsen, illustrated by Pat Siddiq, 1969
- Fritz-Afghanistan films: "Afghanistan: People & Country" (DVD), 1953
- Fritz-Afghanistan films: "Kabul, Afghanistan: Fritz & Baxter families" (DVD), 1961
- Map of Kabul shopping areas, 1958-1964
- Oral histories and transcripts - Muriel Fritz, June 2016
- Photo Album/Scrapbook: Afghanistan, Muriel and Dale Fritz, 1953-1964
- Slides: Afghanistan, #Fritz1-54 (35mm slides and master scans for digitized 35mm slides), 1958-2022
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fritz, Dale B.; Fritz, Muriel
- Title
- Dale B. and Muriel Fritz papers
- Dates
- 1953-2019 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .55 cubic ft. (2 boxes) + 9.78 GB
- Collection Number
- 400087
- Summary
- Dale B. Fritz was the Irrigation Specialist for the University of Wyoming ICA contract team in Kabul, Afghanistan from 1953-1964. Collection contains digital copies of two films documenting Fritz’s experiences in Afghanistan, biographical information, oral histories with transcripts of Muriel Fritz, slides, and a photo album of 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
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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 Note
Dale B. Fritz was the Irrigation Specialist for the University of Wyoming ICA contract team in Kabul, Afghanistan from 1953-1964. He was born in Wyoming and served for five years with the Marines in the Pacific during WWII. In 1953, Fritz and his wife, Muriel, traveled with their three children to Afghanistan (1953-1964) to help with local agriculture and technology.
Content Description
Collection contains digital copies of two films documenting Fritz’s experiences in Afghanistan, biographical information, oral histories with transcripts of Muriel Fritz, slides, and a photo album of Afghanistan.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Dale B. and Muriel Fritz at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Barbara Baxter Jenkins, Muriel Fritz, and Karen Fritz from 2018-2025.
Processing Note
The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in December 2018 and updated in December 2019, October 2020, May 2024, and September 2026.
Detailed Description of the Collection
- Description: Biographical informationDates: 2018Container: Box 1 and Digital, Folder ahcdm_400087_002-003
- Description: Booklet: "An Afghan Speakeasy" written by Alleen Nilsen, illustrated by Pat SiddiqDates: 1969Container: Box 2, Folder
Books:
- Description: "The Afghan" by Joan KayeumDates: March 21, 2007Container: Box 1, Folder
- Description: "Afghan Tales of Wisdom in Folly" by Joan KayeumDates: July 14, 2009Container: Box 1, Folder
- Description: "Not so Long Ago in Afghanistan" by Joan KayeumDates: 1970Container: Box 1, Folder
- Description: Fritz-Afghanistan films: "Afghanistan: People & Country" (DVD)Dates: 1953Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_400087_001
- Description: Fritz-Afghanistan films: "Kabul, Afghanistan: Fritz & Baxter families" (DVD)Dates: 1961Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_400087_001
- Description: Map of Kabul shopping areasDates: 1958-1964Container: Box 1, Folder
- Description: Oral histories and transcripts - Muriel FritzDates: June 2016Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_400087_002-003
- Description: Photo Album/Scrapbook: Afghanistan, Muriel and Dale FritzDates: 1953-1964Container: Box 2, Folder
- Description: Slides: Afghanistan, #Fritz1-54 (35mm slides and master scans for digitized 35mm slides)Dates: 1958-2022Container: Box 1 and Digital, Folder ahcdm_400087_004
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agriculture -- Afghanistan
- Irrigation -- Study and teaching
Corporate Names
- Kabul University
- Kābul Pohantūn
- University of Wyoming. Agricultural Experiment Station
Geographical Names
- Afghanistan
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
Other Creators
Personal Names
- Fritz, Muriel
