Summary Information

Title: Ken W. Purdy Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1931-1988 (bulk 1931-1972)

Creator:

• Purdy, Ken W., 1913-1972

Call Number: Mss 751; Micro 1144; Audio 1200A; PH 3798; PH 3798 (3)

Quantity: 4.8 c.f. (15 archives boxes), 1 reel of microfilm (35 mm), 21 tape recordings, and 62 photographs

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Papers, mainly 1931-1972, of Ken W. Purdy, a journalist noted for his writing and editorial work on several men's magazines and his expertise on classic cars. Included are biographical and bibliographical materials; correspondence; final copies of numerous articles, stories, books, and scripts (including screenplays for Le Mans); recordings of research interviews with Ian Fleming, Dan Gurney, William Harrah, Stirling Moss, and others; legal and financial records; scrapbooks and clippings; photographs documenting various professional activities; and miscellany. Professional correspondence and memoranda document exchanges with Arthur H. Motley, Hugh Hefner, other associates at True, Argosy, and Playboy; with Brandt & Brandt, Littauer & Wilkinson, and other literary agents; and with numerous racing figures.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00751

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