Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over People Purdy, James, 1914-2009

James Purdy letters and enclosure to Peter Owen, 1984 april 7-1985 january 14 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 item (6 pages)
Abstract:: 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."

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Robert A. Wilson collection, 1906-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:: 11 linear foot (29 boxes)
Abstract:: 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).

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Irving Malin Papers, 1955-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 boxes
Abstract:: Consists primarily of correspondence with authors such as Gordon Lish, James Purdy, Cynthia Ozick, and Paul Bowles, among many others, along with some writings and publisher files of American literary critic and professor of literature Irving Malin (1934-2014).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]