Record #:

4023

Author(s):

Green, Ann

Abstract:

Harkers Island is a place known for boatbuilding and boatbuilders. The Lewis, Guthrie, Willis, and Gillikin families are well-known in the trade. One of the most famous builders is Julian Guthrie, 84, who has numerous awards, including the first Living Treasure of North Carolina Award from UNC-Wilmington in 1988 and the N.C. Arts Council Folk Heritage Award in 1993.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Winter 1999, p14-18, il, por

Subject(s):

Boatbuilders--Harkers Island; Guthrie, Julian, 1914-1998; Boatbuilding--Harkers Island