Robert Baskerville Young, Jr. Family Collection , Ms.2025.042

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Olivia Tingle, Student Assistant

Abstract

The collection contains photographs taken of Robert Young, Jr. and Sr., along with other members of the Young family. Many photos focus on the military career of Robert, Jr., along with two letters that were written during his service. There are newspaper articles about Dr. Robert Young, Sr., about his involvement in different organizations. Also included is a Ledger written by George Baskerville, the grandfather of Robert, Sr., during his time attending VMI.

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The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robert Baskerville Young, Jr. Family Collection, 1873-1975, Ms2025-042, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Robert Baskerville Young, Jr. Family Collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in December 2022.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robert Baskerville Young, Jr. Family Collection was completed in June 2025.

Biographical note

Robert Baskerville Young, Jr. was born in 1947 to Robert Young, Sr. and Edna Young in Danville, Virginia. Robert Young, Sr. worked as a dentist, and was born in 1918.

External sources:

Robert B Young in the 1950 United States Federal Census. Ancestry Library. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/search/collections/62308/records/111639723. Accessed June 12, 2025.

Robert R Young Jr in the 1950 United States Federal Census. Ancestry Library. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/search/collections/62308/records/111639726. Accessed June 12, 2025.

Scope and Content

Folder one contains a journal/ledger written by George Thomas Baskerville, 1873-1877. Folder two is a collection of photographs and news clips of Dr. Robert Baskerville Young, Sr.. The photographs range from Robert's childhood, one with his childhood dog, to 1975, the latest photo being a dental school class of 1940 reunion. The newspaper clips are of his work with the Danville Cancer Association. Folder three includes photographs of Robert Baskerville Young, Jr. and news clips from his childhood. The photos include Robert's time playing baseball, highschool pictures, and photos from his military service. One news clip, from 1958, is about Robert's baseball team. An undated clipping is an article about a scouts trip to Colorado. Folder four has letters delivered to the parents of Robert Baskerville Young, Jr. during his time in service. The letter written on July 6, 1971, was sent to Robert's parents by Commander Ralph J. Maglione, inviting them to the graduation of the Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 72-01. The letter written by Robert, Jr. was sent in 1973, telling his parents of his recent travels and assignment updates. This folder includes news clippings of Robert, Jr. in uniform. Folder five contains Young family images that do not have indications of a certain family member, family members with one picture, and group pictures.