Darger, Henry, (1892-1973)

Content Description This collection comprises 33 photographic negatives (a mix of color and black and white images) depicting the work and apartment room of artist Henry Darger (Chicago; 1892-1973). The photographs were taken by David Greene in the summer of 1977 for promotion of an exhibition entitled Realms of the Unreal: The Work of Henry Darger, which opened at the Hyde Part Art Center (HPAC) in Chicago on September 25, 1977. A brochure for this exhibition...

Abstract The Henry Darger Papers measure approximately 110 linear feet and range in date from 1909 to 1971. The collection holds the complete manuscripts of Darger’s books. His writings also include personal diaries and journals.Source and Visual Material in the collection contain elements Darger used in his paintings and include clippings from coloring books, comic books, and newspapers. Visual Material in the collection include photographic prints and negatives, Darger’s own traced...