Robert E. Harrill papers.

Author/creator Harrill, Robert E. creator.
Format Archival & Manuscript Material
Production1923-1993, 2001, undated.
Description1.0 cubic ft. (2 document cases)
Descriptiondigital files (0.00,419 gigabytes)
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Scope and content Papers (1923-1993, 2001, undated) including correspondence, writings, newspaper clippings, photographs, and pamphlets related to the life of Robert Edward Harrill (1893-1972), known as the Fort Fisher Hermit from about 1955 when he moved into an abandoned World War II bunker at Fort Fisher, North Carolina, until his death.
Access restrictionJoyner- No access restrictions.
Cite as Robert E. Harrill Papers (#428), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Terms of useJoyner- See collection guide for copyright restrictions.
Acquisitions source Joyner- Gift of George Edward Harrill.
Acquisitions source Joyner- Gift of Richard F. Becker.
Acquisitions source Joyner- Gift of Dr. Stanley South.
Acquisitions source Joyner- Gift of Mr. Michael F. Edwards.
Biographical noteRobert E. Harrill (1893-1972), a native of South Carolina, worked for many years as a linotype operator and jeweler in Shelby, N.C. Possibly influenced by the Taylor School of Bio-Psychology, Harrill moved to Fort Fisher, N.C., in about 1955, where he lived in an abandoned World War II bunker until his death.

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Joyner Manuscript Collection #428 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE ✔ Available Request Material