Harry Everett Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harry Everett Smith

American visual artist, experimental filmmaker, record collector, bohemian, mystic, and largely self-taught student of anthropology

Date of Birth: 29-May-1923

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, United States

Date of Death: 27-Nov-1991

Profession: archivist, musicologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Harry Everett Smith (May 29, 1923 in Portland, Oregon – November 27, 1991 in New York City) was a visual artist, experimental filmmaker, record collector, bohemian, mystic, and largely self-taught student of anthropology.
Smith was an important figure in the Beat Generation scene in New York City, and his activities, such as his use of mind-altering substances and interest in esoteric spirituality, anticipated aspects of the Hippie movement.
Besides his films, most notably his full length cutout animated film Heaven and Earth Magic (1962), Smith is also widely known for his influential Anthology of American Folk Music, drawn from his extensive collection of out-of-print commercial 78 rpm recordings. Throughout his life Smith was an inveterate collector.
In addition to records, artifacts he collected included string figures, paper airplanes, Seminole textiles, and Ukrainian Easter eggs.