C-0018/3: Tetons continued and Mountain Climbing, undated

The Fritiof Melvin Fryxell papers, 1890-1987 and undated, are organized into ten series: Personal, Grand Tetons, Philippines and World War II, Hayden Geological Survey, Augustana College, Organizations, Correspondence, Audiovisual, Oversize, and Addendums.

Personal Series, 1890-1987 and undated, is arranged into fourteen subseries: Family History, Education, Health Records, Awards, Correspondence, Articles, Biographical Notes, Scrapbooks, Photographs, Regina Holmen Fryxell, John Birger Fryxell, Roald Hilding Fryxell, Redwood Fryxell, and Extended Family.

Grand Tetons, 1928-1985 and undated, is arranged into ten subseries: National Park, Research, Geological Information, Climbs, Miscellaneous Teton Information, Articles, Speaking Engagement, Organizations, and Photographs. Included in this series are items from Fryxell’s work for the National Park Service and the establishment of the Grand Teton National Park.

Philippines and World War II, 1935-1986 and undated, contains eight subseries: Geological Information, National Parks, Information, Photographs, Scrapbooks, Military Geology Unit, Japan, and Artifacts.

Hayden Geological Survey, 1914-1968 and undated, includes eight subseries: Biographical, Writings, Correspondence, Awards, Research, Moran Manuscript, Peale Manuscript, and Hayden Manuscript.

Augustana College, 1914-1986 and undated, documents Fryxell's career at Augustana and consists of ten subseries: Correspondence, Geology Department, Geography Department, Geology Museum, Faculty and Students, Campus Buildings, Augustana Historical Society, Augustana Art Association, and Miscellaneous.

Organizations, 1932-1983 and undated, contains items related to Fryxell’s involvement in local, national, and international organizations. In particular, the series consists of two subseries: NAGT (National Association of Geology Teachers) and the American Geological Institute.

Correspondence, 1897-1987 and undated, includes personal and professional letters to Fryxell.

Audiovisual, 12 October 1984 and undated, includes recordings about Fryxell’s career in geology.

Oversize, 1923-1979, includes World War II aerial photographs, an award, geological maps, and diplomas from various institutions.

Addendums, 1870-1986, is a compilation of additions to the Fryxell papers.