Stella Fritzell Papers, 1956-1984

Collection Overview

Abstract

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Administrative Information

Box and Folder Listing

Series 1: Biographical Materials

The first series contains Stella Fritzell's obituary, resumes, engagement books (1981-1983), certificates, and Christmas letters (1962-1969).

Box 1

Folder 1: Biographical information-newspaper clippings-obituary and other articles    written shortly after Stella H. Fritzell's death.

Folder 2: Resumes.  (undated)

Folder 3: Certificates of appreciation, attendance, and membership in various societies and organizations.  (1962-1979)

Folder 4: Engagement book and almanac.  (1981)

Folder 5: Engagement book.  (1982-1983)

Folder 6: Christmas letters from the Fritzell's. (1962-1969)

Folder 7: Miscellaneous material. -play program-quote about Fritzell

Box 2

Folder 1: Resume and magazine article giving background information on Stella H. Fritzell.

Folder 2: Certificates and awards (1960-1983).

Folder 3: Name tags.

Series 2: Political Papers

Series II, Political Papers  contain correspondence, files related to Fritzell's campaigns and elections, the North Dakota Legislature, North Dakota Constitutional Convention (1972), North Dakota Republican Convention and various subject files.

Box 1

Folder 8: Political correspondence.  (1956-1982)

Folder 9: Political correspondence.  (1983-1984)

Folder 10: Political invitations.  (1972-1983)

Folder 11: Correspondence concerning Stella Fritzell's appointment to positions. (1968-1981)

Folder 12: Campaign materials  (1976-1978).

Folder 13: Certificates of nomination and election (1970-1982).

Folder 14: Constitutional Convention and Legislative Assembly information 1972 (Biographies of delegates and staff for 1971)

Folder 15: Legislative Session booklets  (1973-1983)

Folder 16: Legislative Council Committees Updates (1975-1976) and Legislative Council Committees (1973-1975)

Folder 17: Legislative Assembly Seating Arrangements (1972-1984)

Folder 18: North Dakota Senate Select Committees.

Folder 19: Women in Legislature. -List of ND women legislators. (1923-1977) -List of League of Women Voters of Grand Forks. (1970)

Folder 20: North Dakota state republican convention booklets.  (1974-1980)

Folder 21: Republican Women's Day finances.  (1979)

Folder 22: Summit conference agendas for the Bureau of Governmental Affairs.  (1972 and 1974)

Folder 23: Women's Auxiliary programs and agendas (1964, 1967-1968)

Box 2

Folder 4: Political correspondence (1959-1984).

Folder 5: Political invitations.

Folder 6: Abortion.

Folder 7: ND Constitutional Convention (1971-1972).

Folder 8: Campaign and Election materials.

Folder 9: House concurrent resolutions (1979-1983).

Folder 10: Plenary Session record book (1972).

Folder 11: Magazine and news clippings.

Folder 12: Miscellaneous notes by Fritzell

Folder 13: Lobbying.

Folder 14: Medical Centers budget & funding (1979-1983)

Folder 15: Organizational chart of ND state government.

Folder 16: Women in politics.

Oversize Folder 1: Cartoon: "Does Your Cigarette Taste Differently Lately?" by Stuart McDonald, January 1964

Presented to Fritzell by McDonald with the caption: "To Stella Fritzell-my friend the artist-with all best wishes. Stuart McDonald"

Series 3: Conservation and Environment

This series contains correspondence, meeting minutes, and programs pertaining to wildlife, environment, soil conservation, and Grand Forks city beautification.

Box 1

Folder 24: Fish and Wildlife correspondence.  (1971-1983)

Folder 25: Conservation and Environmental Correspondence.  (1972-1983)

Folder 26: North Dakota Wildlife Federation programs, agendas, and reports. (1971-1978)

Folder 27: Environmental programs, agendas, and information.  (1974-1975)

Folder 28: Soil Conservation programs and agendas. (1973-1976)

Folder 29: Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce annual reports-environmental and city beautification.  (1972)

Folder 30: Grand Forks Audubon Society Committees. (1972)

Box 2

Folder 17: Fish & Wildlife correspondence (1977-1983).

Folder 18: Conservation & Environment correspondence (1971-1983).

Folder 19: Conservation & Environment issues.

Series 4: Speeches and Publications

The fourth series contains the text of political speeches delivered by Fritzell, articles written by her, and miscellaneous publications that refer to Fritzell or concern an issue with which she was interested.  Also included are graduation programs from high schools where she gave the commencement address, although the address itself is not included.

Box 1

Folder 31: Speeches given by Fritzell.-"Economic Development of Disaster" -"The Legislature and Future of Wildlife"

Folder 32: Miscellaneous Speeches.  (1974-1977)

Folder 33: Miscellaneous publications with reference to or concern of Stella Fritzell.        (1960-1983)

Folder 34: Publications with articles written by Stella Fritzell. -"Rhadamanthus" (NOV/DEC 1974) -"Prolife Potpourri" (OCT 1976)

Box 2

Folder 20: Cando High School graduation (1974)

Series 5: Clubs, Committees, and Hobbies

This series contains information related to various clubs and committees in which Fritzell was involved, as well as material regarding her hobbies.

Box 1

Folder 35: Art.  (1962 and 1985)

Folder 36: North Dakota Heart Association.  (1694-1966)

Folder 37: Rotary Club.  (1959-1975)

Box 2

Folder 21: ND Heart Association (1963-1964).

Folder 22: Art exhibit program (1983).

Folder 23: Trapshooting.

Series 6: Newspaper Clippings

The sixth series includes newspaper articles dealing with campaigns and elections, legislative bills on various topics, women in politics, the Wildlife Federation, speeches given by Fritzell, as well as her art and trapshooting hobbies.

Box 1

Folder 38: Newspaper clippings.-Campaigning and other legislative issues.

Folder 39: Newspaper clippings. -Hobbies and other special activities.

Folder 40: Newspaper clippings. -Honorary speeches and other discussions given by Stella Fritzell.

Folder 41: Newspaper clippings. -Legislative bills concerning abortion and sex offenses.

Folder 42: Newspaper clippings.  -Legislative bills concerning the drinking age.

Folder 43: Newspaper clippings. -Legislative bills concerning miscellaneous  issues.

Folder 44: Newspaper clippings. -Legislative bills concerning the Park Board and other ecological issues.

Folder 45: Newspaper clippings. -Legislative bills concerning zoning and city  planning.

Folder 46: Newspaper clippings. -Positions held by Stella Fritzell.

Folder 47: Newspaper clippings. -Special honors and awards received by Stella  Fritzell.

Folder 48: Newspaper clippings. -Miscellaneous issues form weather to information about Fritzell.

Folder 49: Newspaper clippings. -Women in the legislature and other women's groups.

Folder 50: Newspaper clippings. -Wildlife Federation, hunting and game bills, etc.

Photographs :

Separated and placed in the Photograph File Cabinets.

Photograph 1: Stella Fritzell holding her public service award.  An unknown man is also present in the picture.  APR 21, 1971

Photograph 2: Stella Fritzell with an unknown group.  ca. 1971

Photograph 3: Stella Fritzell with Agnes Geelan.  ca. 1971

Photograph 4: Stella Fritzell in senate chambers with other legislators.  JUN 1971

Photograph 5: Stella Fritzell.  1973

Photograph 6: Stella Fritzell.  1973

Photograph 7: Stella Fritzell holding Conservation Legislator of the Year award along with others holding their awards.  1975

Photograph 8: Stella Fritzell holding Conservation Legislator of the Year award along with others holding their awards.  1975

Photograph 9: Stella Fritzell holding Conservation Legislator of the Year award along with others holding their awards.  1975

Photograph 10: Stella Fritzell and former Governor Art Link (autographed) 1977

Photograph 11: Stella Fritzell with former Governor Art Link.  1977

Photograph 12: Stella Fritzell with Grand Forks FHA/HERO member 1977

Photograph 13: Stella Fritzell with FHA/HERO member and John Nefs, Grand Forks DECA member.  1977

Photograph 14: Stella Fritzell with group of others in a meeting 1979

Photograph 15: Stella Fritzell with other legislators in the senate chambers 1979

Photograph 16: Stella Fritzell with other legislators in the senate chambers 1979

Photograph 17: Stella Fritzell with an unidentified man 1979

Photograph 18: Stella Fritzell with other unidentified people.  ca. 1980

Photograph 19: Stella Fritzell with others standing outside of the conference room.  ca. 1980

Photograph 20: Stella Fritzell with an unidentified large group.  ca. 1980

Photograph 21: Stella Fritzell with an unidentified group in  a meeting room.  ca. 1980

Photograph 22: Stella Fritzell with an unidentified group in  a meeting room.  ca. 1980

Photograph 23: Stella Fritzell.  ca. 1981

Photograph 24: Stella Fritzell.  ca. 1981

Photograph 25: Stella Fritzell.  ca. 1981

Photograph 26: Stella Fritzell with unidentified man ca. 1981

Photograph 27: Stella Fritzell with large group in a meeting room.  ca. 1981

Photograph 28: Stella Fritzell with large group in a meeting room.  ca. 1981

Photograph 29: Stella Fritzell in senate chambers APR 1981

Photograph 30: Stella Fritzell in senate chambers ca. 1981

Photograph 31: Gavel on table with legislators' names superimposed on it.  ca. 1981

Photograph 32: Unidentified political figures in senate chambers.  ca. 1981

Photograph 33: Three unidentified political figures in senate chambers ca. 1981

Photograph 34: Stella Fritzell with two unidentified political figures in senate chambers ca.1981

Photograph 35: Jerome Walsh (District 41) and unidentified woman in senate chambers ca. 1981

Photograph 36: Stanley Wright (District 4) in senate chambers.  ca. 1981

Photograph 37: Group of unidentified political figures ca. 1981

Photograph 38: Unidentified political figure in senate chambers. ca. 1981

Photograph 39: R. Redlin (Districts 40 and 50) and unidentified man in senate chambers ca. 1981

Photograph 40: Curtis Peterson (District 44) and unidentified woman in senate chambers ca.1980

Photograph 41: Stella Fritzell and others in a meeting.  ca. 1981

Photograph 42: Three unidentified political figures ca. 1981

Photograph 43: Stella Fritzell and two others getting off a helicopter.  ca. 1981

Photograph 44: Stella Fritzell with a person in the military ca. 1981

Photograph 45: Stella Fritzell with a person in the military ca. 1981

Photograph 46: Stella and others being escorted into senate chambers ca. 1981

Photograph 47: Stella Fritzell and former Governor Al Olson (autographed)  ca. 1981

Photograph 48: Stella Fritzell, former Governor Al Olson, and other unidentified political figures  ca. 1981

Photograph 49: Stella Fritzell and Mark Andrews.  ca. 1981