Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

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August Sherman was an American official who held a high position in the New York registry office in the early 20th century. For many years working on Ellis Island in New York, he helped foreigners move and settle in the States. Communication with immigrants inspired him to create a series of photographs in which the settlers were depicted in their best national costumes.

In 1907, these photographs were published in the National Geographic magazine.

(Total 21 photos)

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world
Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

1. Boys from Scotland

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

2. Children from Lapland

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

3. Wilhelm Schleich, Bavaria

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

4. Greek soldier

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

5. Sami woman from Finland

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

6. Woman from Ukraine

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

7. Woman from Romania

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

8 Shepherd From Romania

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

9. Priest Vasilon from Greece

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

10. Woman from Holland

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

11. Woman from Norway

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

12. A woman from Holland with her daughters

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

13. Woman from Italy

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

14. Boy from India

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

15. Woman from Guadeloupe

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

16. Man from Germany

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

17. Cossack from Russia

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

18. Man from Algeria

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

19. Soldier from Albania

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

20. Roma family

Portraits of those who came to the United States in the early twentieth century from around the world

21. Italian

Keywords: Archive | Immigrants | Portrait | USA

     

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