Pauline Alice Young, a distinguished educator, librarian, historian, and civil rights activist, was born in 1900. Her impactful career included teaching, lecturing, and extensive community involvement. Young's lifelong commitment to equality and civil rights advocacy left an indelible mark on Delaware, earning her numerous awards and a place in the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women in 1982. 

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Sep 26, 2023

Pauline A. Young Papers

Pauline Alice Young, a distinguished educator, librarian, historian, and civil rights activist, was born in 1900. Her impactful career included teaching, lecturing, and extensive community involvement. Young's lifelong commitment to equality and civil rights advocacy left an indelible mark on Delaware, earning her numerous awards and a place in the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women in 1982.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.

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  • Subjects = Dispute Resolution (Law)
The letter acknowledges Pauline Young's concerns about a previous letter's tone and apologizes if any offense was taken. It references factual information based on conversations and correspondence with other parties. The letter expresses hope for finding a suitable home for the Paul Dunbar archive and offers assistance if needed.
This letter discusses the complexities of copyright and permissions in the context of historical research papers. It highlights the need for researchers to secure literary permissions and potentially pay royalties when publishing books based on such materials. The author critiques overly complicated legal contracts and emphasizes the importance of courtesy and deference in historical societies.
The letter to Ms. Young, dated March 27, 1974, reports that the Ohio Historical Society continues to deny her rights regarding the Paul L. Dunbar and Alice Dunbar Nelson papers. The author suggests seeking assistance from organizations like the NAACP and informs her of the inability to file a lawsuit in Delaware Courts. They inquire about Ms. Young's preference for retrieving her papers and enclose a debit note for services rendered.
On December 24, 1973, the Ohio Historical Society informed Jacob C. Kellem that their Board of Trustees had reviewed Pauline A. Young's request regarding the Paul L. Dunbar and Alice Dunbar Nelson papers. The Board decided to refer the matter to legal counsel and the Director for further action. Enclosed was the legal counsel's opinion, which led to the Society's inability to fulfill Ms. Young's request.
The sender, Jacob C. Kellem, disagrees with the opinion expressed and provides reasoning based on Condition 2 of the loan agreement between the Ohio Historical Society and Ms. Pauline A. Young. Condition 2 stipulates that Ms. Young retains all literary rights to the papers. The letter asserts that the society failed in its duty to prevent the public, including those ordering single copies, from violating these rights. Jacob C. Kellem seeks prompt advice on compensation and prevention of future violations. The letter also mentions the potential modification of the existing agreement and Ms. Young's intent to stand firm on her rights while considering a reasonable compromise. The sender requests clarity on whether further legal action will be necessary to uphold Ms. Young's rights.
The letter responds to Mr. Porter's letter from November 14, 1973, regarding a disagreement over the interpretation of Paragraph 4 of a signed Agreement. It disputes the availability of single copy reproductions, emphasizing that they should only be accessible to those studying the collection. The letter also raises concerns about the publication of a microfilm edition and the use of proceeds from its sale, asserting Ms. Young's right to a fair share. Jacob C. Kellem conveys a willingness to escalate the matter if the issue is not resolved satisfactorily.