Stella Fritzell Papers, 1956-1984
Collection Overview
Title: Stella Fritzell Papers, 1956-1984
ID: OGLMC1287
Primary Creator: Fritzell, Stella (1909-1984)
Extent: 1.75 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 05/27/1994
Subjects: Politics and Government - 1972 North Dakota Constitutional Convention, Politics and Government - Republican Party, Women's History
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Stella Fritzell Papers date from 1956 to 1984 and have been divided into six series.
Series 1: Biographical Materials
Series 2: Political Papers
Series 3: Conservation and Environment
Series 4: Speeches and Publications
Series 5: Clubs, Committees, and Hobbies
Series 6: Newspaper Clippings
Collection Historical Note
Stella (Houge) Fritzell was born October 3, 1909, in Bucyrus, North Dakota. She was educated at Cando, North Dakota, and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1930. She worked as a dietician intern at the University of Minnesota Hospitals. In 1933, she married Dr. Kenneth Fritzell at Aneta, North Dakota. In 1946, they moved to Grand Forks, after having lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as Menlo Park, California, and Glenwood Spring, Colorado. They raised two sons, Peter and Erik, and two daughters, Sara and Anne, who died at the age of 18.
Stella was a stockbroker with Piper, Jaffray, and Hopwood in Grand Forks from 1959 to 1971. In 1972, she was elected to the North Dakota Senate, and re-elected in 1976 and 1980. Fritzell was also a delegate to the state Constitutional Convention in 1972. In addition, she served on many boards and committees, including the state Board of Park Commissioners, the Grand Forks Park Board, the Grand Forks Planning and Zoning Commission, and in 1979, she was appointed a permanent member of the state judicial nominating committee. In 1975, she was elected chair-woman of the legislative bi-partisan women's caucus. The North Dakota Wildlife Federation named her Legislative Conservationist of the Year for 1976. Fritzell enjoyed hunting, golfing, and painting. Stella Fritzell died April 4, 1984, in Grand Forks at the age of 74.
Subject/Index Terms
Politics and Government - 1972 North Dakota Constitutional Convention
Politics and Government - Republican Party
Women's History
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Sara Hanhan (daughter of Stella Fritzell), Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: Donation; Acc.94-1956 and Acc.94-1988
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Stella Fritzell Papers. OGLMC 1287, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in March 2014.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Biographical Materials],
[Series 2: Political Papers],
[Series 3: Conservation and Environment],
[Series 4: Speeches and Publications],
[Series 5: Clubs, Committees, and Hobbies],
[Series 6: Newspaper Clippings],
[Photographs :],
[All]
- 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
- Folder 1: Biographical information-newspaper clippings-obituary and other articles written shortly after Stella H. Fritzell's death.
- Box 2
- Box 1
- 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)
- Folder 8: Political correspondence. (1956-1982)
- 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.
- Folder 4: Political correspondence (1959-1984).
- 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"
- Box 1
- 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)
- Folder 24: Fish and Wildlife correspondence. (1971-1983)
- Box 2
- Box 1
- 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)
- Folder 31: Speeches given by Fritzell.-"Economic Development of Disaster" -"The Legislature and Future of Wildlife"
- Box 2
- Box 1
- 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.
- 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.
- Folder 38: Newspaper clippings.-Campaigning and other legislative issues.
- Box 1
- 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
- Photograph 1: Stella Fritzell holding her public service award. An unknown man is also present in the picture. APR 21, 1971
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Biographical Materials],
[Series 2: Political Papers],
[Series 3: Conservation and Environment],
[Series 4: Speeches and Publications],
[Series 5: Clubs, Committees, and Hobbies],
[Series 6: Newspaper Clippings],
[Photographs :],
[All]