doi:10.7916/awf0-gt14Oral history interview with Matt Hall, 2015Hall, Mattoral historiesmixed materialArts facilitiesArt--HandlingCaptiva Island (Fla.)Hall, MattRauschenberg, Robert, 1925-2008Robert Rauschenberg FoundationMatt Hall describes his role as an art assistant and property manager. He recounts his arrival in Florida in 1982 and tells stories of working in hospitality before meeting Robert Rauschenberg at a local restaurant and becoming the property's caretaker in 1993. Hall describes his encounters with Rauschenberg's art-world fame, famous friends like Meryl Streep, and Rauschenberg's passionate and compassionate personality. He recalls Rauschenberg's hospitality, passes on stories of Rauschenberg's childhood in Port Arthur, Texas, and provides a history of the Captiva compound, beginning with Rauschenberg's initial purchase in 1971. He recalls meeting Rocky the turtle and Rauschenberg's conservationist streak. He describes changes following Rauschenberg's stroke and closes in the wake of 9/11 with a description of the emotional toll of the event and Rauschenberg's ongoing production of art despite his limited mobility