Background
III, Royal Ellis Purcell, was born on April 7, 1921 in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. Son of George William and Ella Anna (Rosenbaum) P.
III, Royal Ellis Purcell, was born on April 7, 1921 in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. Son of George William and Ella Anna (Rosenbaum) P.
Bachelor in Political Science, Indiana University, 1941. Master of Arts in International Relations, Fletcher School Law/Diplomacy, 1943. Master of Library Science, Indiana University, 1972.
Columnist, 1948-1952; freelance writer, Bloomington, Indiana, since 1948. Founder Royal Purcell Trust for Knowledge, Bloomington, since 1992.
With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Married Frances Alice Earl, December 1, 1974 (deceased October 6, 1981).