Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Young, Herrick B. (Herrick Black), 1904-
- Abstract:
- Herrick B. Young was an Indiana University alumnus, 1925. After leaving IU, Young continued his schooling elsewhere and became an English and literature professor at Alborz College in Tehran, Iran. He later became President of the Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio, 1954-1969, and served as President of the Near East Foundation, 1972-1976. He was a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and the Royal Central Asian Society, and held two honorary doctorates. This collection contains memoirs of Young's travels and scrapbooks and articles written by Young between the 1920s and 1980s. The collection also contains lectures, notes, correspondence, and Young's book, Strange lands and wonderful people.
- Extent:
- 2.8 cubic feet 4 boxes
- Language:
- Materials are in English unless otherwise indicated.
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Herrick B. Young papers, Collection C109, Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Herrick B. Young was born on February 8, 1904 and died on February 15, 1990. Young obtained three degrees: A.B. in English from Indiana University in 1925, a M.A. in Indo-Iranian Studies from Columbia University in 1928, and a Ph.D. in Education Administration from the University of Pennsylvania in 1936. Upon receiving his A.B., Young went to Tehran, Iran. There he taught English and Literature at Alborz College. While in Iran he met his future wife, Charlotte, who he married in 1928.
From 1936 to 1950 Young was the Executive Secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, and in this position traveled extensively to Africa, China, Japan, the Philippines, the Middle East, South America and southern Europe. From 1950-1953, Young was Executive Director of the International House, Inc., and from 1954-1969, Young served as President of the Western College for Women. In 1972, Young became President of the Near East Foundation. In the late 1970s, the Youngs returned to the United States and settled in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, with a winter residence in Florida.
During his lifetime, Young published nine books, thirty articles, and was managing editor of a magazine. Young also received numerous awards and honors including being named a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and of the Royal Central Asian Society, awarded honorary doctorates from two universities, served as a trustee and board member of numerous institutions, and was recipient of the Institute of International Education Award and of the Reader's Digest Foundation Award.
- Scope and Content:
The Herrick B. Young papers comprise 2.8 cubic feet and span the period from 1925 to 1984. The collection is organized into three series: Subject files, Correspondence, and Writings.
The first series is entitled Subject files. This series consists of twenty-one folders arranged alphabetically and spanning the years 1925-1982. Of special interest are Young's memoirs of trips to Africa (1945 and 1958), Iran and the Middle East (1925-1933), and Latin America (1936-1939), and a scrapbook of clippings and other publications compiled by Young from the 1920s to the 1980s.
Correspondence is the second series. This series consists of fifty-one folders arranged chronologically and spanning the years 1925-1984. The majority of the papers in this series consist of letters from Young to his family and friends written during his extensive travels. The letters from 1933 include a letter mentioning Teddy Roosevelt's visit to Teheran and how Young was able to meet him at a legation tea.
The final series in the collection is entitled Writings. This series consists of thirty-six files arranged chronologically and spanning the years from 1927-1975. In addition to his books, articles and reviews, the collection contains addresses, lectures, and notes compiled for his publications as well as a biographical essay written by John T. Fares about the life of Herrick B. Young. Included in the collection is his book Strange Lands and Wonderful People. Prominent subjects in Young's writings include religion, Middle Eastern culture, and education.
- Acquisition information:
- Accessions 9190-9192
- Processing information:
Processed by Philip C. Bantin; revised by Rebecca Smith.
Completed in 2002; revised 2007.
- Arrangement:
Organized into three series: Subject files, Correspondence, and Writings.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Collection is open for research. Advance notice required.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Herrick B. Young papers, Collection C109, Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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Herman B Wells Library E4601320 East Tenth StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-7000, United States
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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812-855-1127archives@indiana.edu