Hermit

From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959

Nickname once frequent among fans because of their introvert characteristics. The Hermit of Hagerstown is Harry Warner, who has met many fans, but never a one outside Hagerstown; the Hermit who wrote for Larry Shaw's mags was Larry Shaw (look for the big red letters on the cave).

From Fancyclopedia 1, ca. 1944

A nickname frequent among fans because of their introvert characteristics. Lakeport's gloomy hermit was Claire P. Bock; The Hermit of Hagerstown is Harry Warner, who has met many fans, but never a one outside Hagerstown; the Hermit who wrote for Larry Shaw's mags was Larry Shaw (look for the big red letters on the cave).

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