Augustus F. Sherman Ellis Island Portraits, 1905-1920

Augustus F. Sherman, Peter Mesenhöller

Hardback (03 May 2005)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Throughout his tenure as a registry clerk on Ellis Island, Augustus F. Sherman systematically photographed more than 200 families, groups and individuals when they were being held by customs. This book is a collection of his work, providing an insight into the life of immigrants upon their arrival in the States.

About the Publisher

Aperture

Aperture, a not-for-profit foundation, connects the photo community and its audiences with the most inspiring work, the sharpest ideas, and with each other-in print, in person, and online. Created in 1952 by photographers and writers as "common ground for the advancement of photography," Aperture today is a multi-platform publisher and center for the photo community. From our base in New York, we produce, publish, and present a program of photography projects, locally and internationally.

Book information

ISBN:	9781931788601
Publisher:	Aperture
Imprint:	Aperture
Pub date:	03 May 2005
DEWEY:	779.93059069120973
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	141
Weight:	1094g
Height:	278mm
Width:	250mm
Spine width:	20mm