Brief Description:

The Milton R. Young Papers consists of materials related to his long and distinguished Senate career, which lasted from 1945 to 1981.  This mainly includes correspondence with constituents, fellow politicians, and organizations related to a wide variety of subjects, including the military, North Dakota, agriculture, and appropriations.  In addition, there are over one hundred boxes of newspaper clippings related to Young’s career, organized chronologically.

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Record Series Number: OGLMC/020

Created by: Young, Milton R. (1897-1983)

Volume: 998.75 Linear Feet

Acquired: The collection was initially closed for research, without the written permission of Milton R. Young. By provision of a contact signed on September 19, 1977, the collection was opened for research on January 3, 1986, the fifth anniversary of Young’s retirement from the United States Senate. Additions to the collection were received on numerous occasions from either Milton Young or his wife: (Acc.76-397, 76-397, 77-425, 77-434, 78-533, 80-674, 80-683, 80-686, 81-709, 82- 953, 82-975, 83-1055, 83-1219, and 84-1313).

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

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Acquisition Notes: Milton R. Young

Related Publications: Collin, Andrea Winkjer and Richard Collin. Mr. Wheat: a biography of U.S. Senator Milton R. Young. Bismarck: Smoky Water Press, 2010.

PreferredCitation: (Description of Item). Milton R. Young Papers.  OGLMC 20, Box #, Folder #.  Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revisions: Finding aid migrated to Archon in October 2015.