Purdy, James, 1914-2009
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
James Purdy letters and enclosure to Peter Owen
Consists of six letters written by James Purdy to publisher Peter Owen, mostly regarding the publication of Purdy's "Mourners Below." Dated between 1984 and 1985, the letters included one enclosure, a Viking Press flyer for "Mourners Below."
James Purdy manuscripts
The James Purdy Manuscript Collection spans the years 1961 to 1978 and contains manuscripts for a short story and two novels by twentieth century American author James Purdy.
Robert A. Wilson collection
The Robert A. Wilson collection comprises 9 linear feet of material related to 36 prominent literary figures, previously in the private collection of Robert A. Wilson, the final owner of the Phoenix Book Shop, in New York City (1962-1988).
Robert A. Wilson collection related to James Purdy
Originally the private collection of book dealer Robert A. Wilson, this collection spans the years 1956–1998 and includes letters, manuscripts, galleys, publicity fliers, publishers’ announcements, and ephemera related to the work of twentieth century American author James Purdy.
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