Background
Wright, Purd B. was born on September 4, 1860 in Weston, Missouri, United States. Son of Allen and Frances Ann (Sheley) Wright.
Wright, Purd B. was born on September 4, 1860 in Weston, Missouri, United States. Son of Allen and Frances Ann (Sheley) Wright.
High school and Pleasant Ridge College School, Platte Company, Missouri. Doctor of Letters, Park College, Missouri, 1923.
1 son, Purd B. City editor Saint Joseph (Missouri) Herald, 1884-1885. City clerk, Saint Joseph, 1885-1895. Editor Journal of Commerce and secretary Commercial Club, Saint Joseph, 1895-1896.
Librarian, Saint Joseph Public Library, 1896-1910, Los Angeles Public Library, 1910-1911, Kansas City Public Library, June 1, 1911-1927.
Retired as library advisor. President State Library communications of Missouri, 1907-1909.
Member American Library Association (treasurer 1908-1909, Executive Board 1909-1913, council 1919-1927), Missouri State library association (president 1904-1905, 1924-1925), State History Society of Missouri Valley History Society. Clubs: Chamber of Commerce, Company-operative.
Married Luserna M. Floyd, of Sioux City, Iowa, October 14, 1884 (died 1927).