"The exhibit features an extraordinary collection of images by Augustus Frederick
Sherman, a registry clerk at Ellis Island in the years 1905-1920. This
untrained, yet highly gifted photographer created hundreds of images documenting
the new arrivals to America. Fascinated by the diverse origins and cultural
backgrounds of his subjects, Sherman created a riveting series of portraits,
offering viewers a compelling human perspective on this dynamic period in our
country’s history."
Augustus Fredrick Sherman: Ellis Island Portraits 1905 – 1920
Aperture Foundation
Sighting:
"CBS Sunday Morning: "Postcard from Lipari" David
Turecamo went to small islands near Sicily to trace where his
grandfather lived before coming to the US via Ellis Island. The
reporter is shown writing his impressions of his ancestral homeland in
a large Moleskine notebook. Can’t see what kind of paper, bit
it’s notable that he’s close to the end of the notebook, implying he
uses frequently or at least wanted to look like he does."
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