Robert Young Jr., 1957 - 1992

File — Box: 43

Scope and Contents

Approximately 40 letters and cards from the papers of writer and collector Robert Young Jr., in two group: first, letters sent from former child star Elsie Leslie and her husband Edwin Millikin (1957-166), mostly casual correspondence but with some reminiscences of her time on the stage, plus a photo c. 1911 and an advance obituary apparently written by Leslie herself in 1959. The second and slightly larger group consists of letters from noted American biographer W.A. Swanberg between 1976 and his death in 1992, as well as carbon copies of Young’s side of the correspondence. The two men discuss their personal lives, as well as mutual interest in writing and autobiography, with Swanberg giving Young Jr. advice and help with his work, including a two-page critique on his writing. He also encourages Young Jr. to continue working on an ongoing biography of William Winter, drama critic and first husband of Elsie Leslie. A curatorial file compiled by Scheetz is also present, which includes his own correspondence with Young.

Dates

1957 - 1992

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Biographical / Historical

Robert Young, Jr. (1927-2008) was an American writer with a particular interest in early stage and screen stars. He is known for his work on Fatty Arbuckle and William Winter.

Extent

From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

Additional Description

Related Materials

A printed copy of From a Different Angle, a biography and memoir of Henry Miller, with a lengthy inscription to Scheetz, is in the Printed Book section of the collection.