I am attempting to backup all my data files in Personal Folders in a .PST
format.
When I try to open these backup files using Outlook nothing appears on the
screen.
I am really concerned about making sure all my data -- Contacts, Calendar,
email, etc. is really, truly backed up to my external drive and other sources.

Any suggestions?

Depends on the method that you used which you did not post.
See http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm

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"MTHall51" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I am attempting to backup all my data files in Personal Folders in a .PST
> format.
> When I try to open these backup files using Outlook nothing appears on the
> screen.
> I am really concerned about making sure all my data -- Contacts, Calendar,
> email, etc. is really, truly backed up to my external drive and other
> sources.
>
> Any suggestions?