Elaine Benton papers relating to James Purdy, 1970-1999

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Title: Elaine Benton papers relating to James Purdy, 1970-1999
Creator: Benton, Elaine
Contributor: Purdy, James, 1914-2009.
Abstract: Collection consists of approximately 120 letters and cards from James Purdy to his assistant and friend Elaine Benton, dating from 1983 to 1999, writings, and other materials. Benton served as Purdy's typist, and the writings include typescript drafts and photocopies, many corrected, of stories, plays, and poetry. Other materials consist chiefly of printed ephemera relating to appearances, publications, and theatrical productions
Description: James Purdy, American writer.
In English.
Provenance: Purchased from Ken Lopez on the Sinclair Lewis Fund, 2009.
Extent: 0.84 linear feet (2 boxes)
Extent of Digitization: This object has been partially digitized.
Language: English

Genre: Archives
Theater programs
Subject (Name): Benton, Elaine.
Purdy, James, 1914-2009.
Subject (Topic): American literature
Authors, American
Subjects: Benton, Elaine
Purdy, James, 1914-2009
American literature > 20th century
Authors, American > 20th century > Archives

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Citation: Elaine Benton Papers Relating to James Purdy. Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.