James Purdy papers
Scope and Content
The James Purdy papers span from 1956 to 1973 and document part of Purdy's literary career. The collection includes a 1956 letter to John Dos Passos found laid in a purchased book; a portfolio entitled "Sunshine is an only child" containing correspondence to his editor, drafts, galleys, and finished work; and two sketchbooks of drawings.
Dates
- Creation: 1956-1973
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of James Purdy
James Otis Purdy (July 17, 1914 - March 13, 2009) was an American novelist, short story-writer, poet, and playwright who debuted in 1956. Purdy was born in Hicksville, Ohio, and attended Bowling Green State College (now Bowling Green State University), the University of Chicago and the University of Puebla in Mexico. His most well-known works are the novels "Malcolm" and "The Nephew.":
Extent
0.5 cubic feet (1 flat box)
Abstract
The James Purdy papers span from 1956 to 1973 and document part of Purdy's literary career.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Purdy, James (Person)
- Title
- Finding aid for the James Purdy papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Holly Deakyne in October 2010
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
