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

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)

1. Boys from Scotland

2. Children from Lapland

3. Wilhelm Schleich, Bavaria

4. Greek soldier

5. Sami woman from Finland

6. Woman from Ukraine

7. Woman from Romania

8 Shepherd From Romania

9. Priest Vasilon from Greece

10. Woman from Holland

11. Woman from Norway

12. A woman from Holland with her daughters

13. Woman from Italy

14. Boy from India

15. Woman from Guadeloupe

16. Man from Germany

17. Cossack from Russia

18. Man from Algeria

19. Soldier from Albania

20. Roma family

21. Italian