Purdy, Al, 1918-2000

A scrapbook containing poems from various Canadian periodicals along with a number of letters from Lorne Pierce, B.K. Sandwell, Arthur Bourinot, and William Macnab Booth, telling Al Purdy of the acceptance Of his poem "Bubo Virginianus" for second prize in the 1950 A. Louisa Peacock and Macnab Awards. These letters also refer to the publication of certain poems or an appraisal of their worth. A number of reviews of Purdy's books and poetry are also included. Most of this material pertains to the period during the 1940's and 1950's.

Al W. Purdy Collection

MG 447 8_II_A_2

Scrapbook; 3.5 cm of textual records;

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1940
1950