early life and career charles henri ford, an american poet, novelist, diarist, filmmaker, photographer, and collage artist, was born on february 10, 1908, in brookhaven, mississippi. his family owned hotels in the southern united states, and despite being from a baptist family, he was sent to catholic boarding schools. artistic pursuits ford's artistic endeavors were diverse and far-reaching. he published more than a dozen collections of poetry, exhibited his artwork in europe and the united states, and edited the surrealist magazine view (1940–1947) in new york city. his experimental film di…