Guide to the Patrick Young Collection
Special Collections & Archives
University Library
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8326
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives
Title: Patrick Young Collection
Creator:
Young, Patrick, 1917-
Identifier/Call Number: OCH.PYC
Extent:
0.63 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1985-2015
Date (bulk): 1991-2007
Abstract: Patrick Young was a member of the Hong
Kong Naval Volunteer Reserve during World War II and was interned by the Japanese Army
during his service. Consisting mainly of newsletters dedicated to the experiences of
military personnel in Asia during WWII, the
Patrick Young
Collection
also includes personal accounts of China collected by Young and a small
selection of articles on the topics of Shanghai and World War II-era prisoners of
war.
Language of Material: English
Biographical Information:
Patrick Elliott Young was born in Shanghai, China on March 6, 1917 to British parents.
During his youth his family moved to Hong Kong and traveled to England every few years for
extended visits with family. In 1935, Patrick returned to Shanghai, where his parents were
living, and took a job with a water and heating company. In 1939, he began working as a
stenographer for the Canadian Pacific Steamship until joining the Hong Kong Naval Volunteer
Reserve in 1940. During WWII, Patrick Young was taken prisoner by the Japanese Army and was
sent to North Point and then to Yangtzepoo; he was interned for 3 years and 9 months. In
March of 1946 he returned to England and was reunited with his sweetheart, Sadie, who had
also been interned in China during the war. The two married soon after and returned to
Shanghai where Patrick took a job with the Shanghai Shipping Company. Patrick and Sadie had
two daughters while in Shanghai and left the city in 1950, traveling first to Scotland and
then Tokyo before moving to San Francisco in 1953. Today Patrick and Sadie Young reside in
Portland, Oregon.
Scope and Contents
The
Patrick Young Collection consists mainly of newsletters
published by various organizations dedicated to the experiences of military personnel
stationed in Asia during the first half of the 20
th century.
Related ephemera such as an association membership card, subscription receipts, and an event
program are also included, as well as a small selection of articles on the topics of
Shanghai and World War II-era prisoners of war. The collection also contains biographical
notes written by Patrick Young, correspondence with his friends and family, and several
accounts of China collected by Mr. Young. Materials range from 1985-2015, with the bulk of
items dating from 1991-2007. The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject and
chronologically within.
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use:
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of
this collection has been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright
status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected
by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the
written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any
use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Patrick Young, 05/19/2015
Preferred Citation:
For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual,
or see the
Citing Archival Materials
guide.
Processing Information:
Christine Hertzel and Inderdeep Kaur, 2015
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Ephemera
Documents
Box 1, Folder 1
Biographical Notes, Correspondence, and Collected Personal Accounts of
China,
1985, 1991, 2005-2007, 2014-2015
Box 1, Folder 2
China Connection Newsletter, Issues 22-33,
1992-1994
Box 1, Folder 3
China Connection Newsletter, Issues 34-49,
1995-1999
Box 1, Folder 4
China Connection Newsletter, Issues 50-51, 53-61,
1999-2002
Box 2, Folder 1
Hong Kong Prisoners of War Association Newsletter,
July 1991-December 1992
Box 2, Folder 2
Hong Kong Prisoners of War Association Newsletter,
January 1993-December 1994
Box 2, Folder 3
Hong Kong Prisoners of War Association Newsletter,
January 1995-December 1996
Box 2, Folder 4
Hong Kong Prisoners of War Association Newsletter,
January 1997-December 1998
Box 2, Folder 5
Hong Kong Prisoners of War Association Newsletter,
January 1999-December 2000
Box 2, Folder 6
Hong Kong Prisoners of War Association Newsletter,
January 2001-December 2001
Box 2, Folder 7
Hong Kong Prisoners of War Association Newsletter,
January 2002-March 2004
Box 2, Folder 8
Hong Kong Prisoners of War Association Subscription Receipts and Service
Program,
1995-1996, 2000
Box 2, Folder 9
Japanese Labour Camp Survivors Association Membership Card,
1999
Box 2, Folder 10
Japanese Labour Camp Survivors Association Newsletter, Issues 50-52, 54, 63-64,
66, and Special Editions,
1996-1997, 2001, 2002
Box 2, Folder 11
Various Articles,
1992-1997, 2000
