A selection on Augustus Sherman's photographs of immgrants passing through Ellis Island on their way to new lives in the United States.

Enjoy browsing these historic photographs of immigrants being processed at Ellis Island. The photographs were taken by Augustus Frederick Sherman who worked as a clerk on Ellis …

Album: Immigrant Photographs by Augustus Sherman Ellis Island National Monument These historic photographs of immigrants being processed at Ellis Island. The photographs were …

Throughout his tenure as a registry clerk with the Immigration Division of Ellis Island, Augustus F. Sherman systematically photographed more than 200 families, groups, and individuals while …

The photographic career of Augustus Frederick Sherman coincided with this extraordinary period in the nation’s history. Working concurrently with the social reformer Lewis Hine, Sherman …

The collection includes images of immigrants and views of buildings and grounds, as well as views of the New York harbor and skyline. 33 images are by commercial photographer Edwin …

May 12, 2025 · These historical photos of Ellis Island immigrants were taken between 1906 and 1914 by amateur photographer Augustus Sherman.

Augustus Frederick Sherman (July 9, 1865 – February 16, 1925) was an American clerk and photographer. He worked in senior clerical positions at Ellis Island. He was there briefly in …

Dec 23, 2016 · Augustus Sherman was hired by the Bureau of Immigration as a clerk on Ellis Island in 1892. By his death in 1925, he was Chief Clerk of Ellis Island, in charge of the …

Nov 3, 2015 · Augustus Sherman was Chief Registry Clerk on Ellis Island in the early 1900s, as well as amateur photographer. The NYPL photos of Sherman's work arenow online.