Brief Description: The Pearl Young Papers consist of scrapbooks, correspondence, articles, the dedication of the Pearl Young Theater, and two of her publications. The scrapbooks are the most extensive component and are from her travels to Europe and to Hawaii. Contents of the scrapbooks include journals, photographs, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, receipts, and trip itineraries. In addition, there is personal and professional correspondence, primarily to her friend and co-worker, Viola Ohler Phillips. Articles about Young and some of the people she worked with at the NACA/NASA Langley Research Center are also included. Additionally, there is one folder of materials about the dedication of the Pearl Young Theater at the Langley Research Center in 1995, and two publications by Young on early French aviators.
Held at:
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks, ND 58202 9000
Phone: 701-777-4625
Fax: 701-777-3319
Email: und.archives [at] library.und.edu
Record Series Number: OGLMC/1602
Created by: Young, Pearl (1895-1968)
Volume: 1.25 Linear Feet
Acquired:
06/05/2012.
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Subject Index
Space
University of North Dakota - Alumni
Women's History
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Acquisition Notes:
Alice Check (Beaverton, Oregon) and Fred Phillips (Center Sandwich, New Hampshire)
Donation; June 5, 2012 (2012-3168) and September 12, 2012 (2012-3194)
Addition to collection December 31, 2013 (2013-3225)
PreferredCitation: (Description of Item). Pearl Young Papers. OGLMC 1602, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.