Robert E. Harrill papers.
| Author/creator | Harrill, Robert E. creator. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | 1923-1993, 2001, undated. |
| Description | 1.0 cubic ft. (2 document cases) |
| Description | digital files (0.00,419 gigabytes) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| 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 restriction | Joyner- 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 use | Joyner- 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 note | Robert 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. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #428 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |