Subseries A, General, contains reports, correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, and other material related to his involvement with various companies and boards, including his role as the Clinton-appointed member of the Southern Africa Enterprise Development Fund. Correspondence includes requests to speak at or participate in events, letters related to the various companies, and autograph requests. Articles are about Young's work, marriage to Carolyn, Thurgood Marshall, business and management, local and national issues, and other countries, people, and events.