Jack T. Young papers, 1940-1999

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Summary

Creators:
Young, Jack T., 1910-2000
Abstract:
Jack T. Young (1910-2000) was born in Kona, Hawaii, and spent part of his early life in China. The collection includes personal and official correspondence, printed material such as maps, service manuals, and news clippings, as well as photographs and films.
Extent:
17 manuscript boxes, 4 oversize boxes, 5 sound cassettes, 1 sound tape reel, 1 oversize folder, 2 film reels, memorabilia (17.9 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English and Chinese
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Jack T. Young papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes personal and official correspondence, printed material such as maps, service manuals, and news clippings, as well as photographs and films.

Biographical / historical:

Jack T. Young (1910-2000) was born in Kona, Hawaii, and spent part of his early life in China. In the late 1920s, he served as an interpreter and guide on the Kelly-Roosevelt Expedition in Asia. In the early 1930s, he participated in an expedition that climbed Minya Konka, during which the team captured the first live giant panda. During World War II, Young served in both the Chinese Nationalist Army and the United States Army, engaging in intelligence work and diplomatic efforts. He was promoted to major general by Chiang Kai-shek and later joined the George Marshall Mission to China, assisting in mediation efforts between the Chinese Nationalist and Communist parties. He continued military and advisory roles during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, receiving multiple honors. In the Korean War, Young commanded a security task force of the 2nd Infantry Division and oversaw South Korean police forces in Pyongyang. In 1954, he joined the U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Group in Taiwan as a liaison to the General Political Department of the Nationalist Chinese Ministry of National Defense under Chiang Ching-kuo. During the Vietnam War, he served on General William Westmoreland's Joint Intelligence Staff. Young received two Legion of Merit awards, three Bronze Stars, the Order of Yun Hui, and other honors from the U.S. and Chinese governments. In 1965, he moved to St. Louis, where he managed the former U.S. Army Administration Center in Overland. After retiring in 1968, he remained in St. Louis until his passing in 2000.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2024.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Box 22 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Jack T. Young papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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