Harry Haenigsen papers , 1920-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Haenigsen, Harry, 1900-1991
Title
Harry Haenigsen papers
Dates
1920-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
14.5 linear feet, (13 containers, 8 packages)
Collection Number
Ax 778
Summary
Harry Haenigsen (1900-1991) was an illustrator and artist. His collection includes artwork, clippings, tearsheets, articles and miscellaneous items.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Harry Haenigsen (1900–1991), after studying to become an engineer, enrolled at the Art Students League in New York. Around 1918, he worked for the Bray animation studios. He joined the New York World in 1919, where he started out doing illustrations. In 1922, Haenigsen created his first comic strip for this newspaper, which was called 'Simeon Batts'. Along with his career as a cartoonist, Haenigsen was a successful illustrator, doing numerous drawings for magazines, books and advertising.

After a brief interlude working at the Fleisher animation studios, he created 'Our Bill' for the Herald-Tribune Syndicate on March 6, 1939. This daily strip ran until 1966. But Haenigsen's most memorable creation came a few years later when he originated 'Penny', which was co-plotted by Howard Boughner. In 1970, Harry Haenigsen discontinued 'Penny' and went into retirement. About ten years earlier, he had already given up most of the artistic duties to Bill Hoest, after a heavy accident. Harry Hargreaves died at his home in Lambertville, New Jersey.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains correspondence and other miscellaneous items. The bulk of the collection consists of the Penny comic strip and political cartoons both in single and multi frame. There are also life drawings.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • American wit and humor, Pictorial
  • Cartoonists--United States--20th century
  • Comic books, strips, etc.--United States--Authorship
  • Editorial cartoons--United States
  • Political cartoons

Personal Names

  • Haenigsen, Harry, 1900-1991

Form or Genre Terms

  • Cartoons (Commentary)
  • Comics
  • Correspondence