Richard Young Letters, 1942 - 1948
Series
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 111 letters from friends and family to Richard “Dick” Young of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The letters range from chatty notes from his parents (including the surprise announcement that he would have a new brother or sister in the spring of 1946) and grandparents to letters from his best friend, former girlfriends and many others.
Dates
- 1942 - 1948
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.
Biographical / Historical
Richard “Dick” Young and his twin brother, Robert “Bob,” were born on January 14, 1924 to Letos and Laura Young of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He attended college at College of the Ozarks (now University of the Ozarks) in Clarksville, Arkansas in 1944. He served on the USS LST 268 at the very end of World War II.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Formerly MSS.1988
Processing Information
Processed by Martha Bace, 2007
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository