Summary
Abstract
The collection consists of Philip Young's working papers, chiefly his notes, drafts, research notes, reviews, and other items connected with his books and essays on Ernest Hemingway, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and other figures in American literature and history.
Dates
- Creation: 1933-2000
Extent
7 Linear Feet
Background
Biographical Note
Philip Young came to the Pennsylvania State University in 1959 as Professor of American Literature. He wrote several critically acclaimed books: Ernest Hemingway: a reconsideration; The private Melville; Revolutionary Ladies; Hawthorne's secret: an untold tale; and the posthumously published collection, American Fiction, American Myth: essays.
Collection Arrangement
Arranged into eight series based primarily on research interest and corresponding publications: Personal papers; Ernest Hemingway; Herman Melville; Revolutionary Ladies; Hawthorne's secret: an untold tale; Beauchamp–Sharp Tragedy (Kentucky tragedy); American fiction, American myth: essays; and scrapbooks.
Location
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Penn State University Libraries catalog via the link above. Archival collections may be housed in offsite storage. For materials stored offsite, please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Katherine Young, 1992.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Using These Materials
Repository Details
Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793
spcollections@psu.edu
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies.
Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Philip Young papers, 02605, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.
- Title
- Guide to the Philip Young papers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Prepared by Special Collections Library faculty/staff
- Date
- 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021: Lexy deGraffenreid added a Related Materials note. She also updated the Preferred Citation, Conditions Governing Access, Conditions Governing Use, and Finding Aid title for updated minimum standards.