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William M. Purdy papers, 1954-1991

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Purdy, William M.
Title
William M. Purdy papers
Dates
1954-1991 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1509
Summary
The William M. Purdy papers (1954-1991) consist of personal and professional documents for Purdy (1921-1993), a noted Utah educator. The materials include correspondence, writings, and documents concerning Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School, where Purdy was headmaster from 1968-1981. Also included in the collection is his paper, "An Outline of the History of the Flaming Gorge Area."
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Purdy, a graduate of Westminster College (1950) and the University of Utah (1951), was a high school teacher from 1951-1967 before he was appointed headmaster of Rowland Hall. After his retirement in 1981, Purdy wrote articles and book reviews including some for the Utah Historical Quarterly. Also included in the collection is his paper, "An Outline of the History of the Flaming Gorge Area."

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Content Description

The William M. Purdy papers (1954-1991) consist of personal and professional documents for Purdy (1921-1993), a noted Utah educator. The materials include correspondence, writings, and documents concerning Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School, where Purdy was headmaster from 1968-1981.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Ann Purdy in 1995.

Processing Note

Processed by Kristen Soderberg in 1995.

Separated Materials

Photograph transferred to the Multimedia Division (P0696) of Special Collections.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Education
  • Geology
  • Private schools

Personal Names

  • Purdy, William M.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Rowland Hall (Salt Lake City, Utah)--History--Sources

Geographical Names

  • Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (Wyo. and Utah)--History

Form or Genre Terms

  • Articles
  • Correspondence
  • Manuscripts for publication
  • Newsletters
  • Office files
  • Yearbooks
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