This series comprises personal correspondence, photographs, and other documents spanning Fairbanks' lifetime. It includes personal papers, as well as early childhood records and photographs acquired from his family.

This series comprises papers and photographs from the Spence and Hagen (maternal grandparents) families. The photographs span the first half of the 20th century and document the family in Duluth, Minnesota. The series also includes a high school yearbook, illustrations, certificates, diaries, and correspondence.

This series comprises papers and photographs from the Spence and Hagen (maternal grandparents) families. The photographs span the first half of the 20th century and document the family in Duluth, Minnesota. The series also includes a high school yearbook, illustrations, certificates, diaries, and correspondence.