Photography

Augustus Frederick 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 1893 as a clerk in the Executive Division; and permanently, in more senior positions, from 1895 to 1925. He was division chief, with the title of chief clerk, 1909–1921; and, finally, confidential secretary to the Commissioner, 1921–1925. In 1916, in the absence of the Commissioner and the Assistant Commissioner, Sherman took over routine affairs on the island, as he was regarded as third in command. He was an untrained, yet highly gifted photographer who created hundreds of images documenting the new arrivals to America. Sherman was fascinated by the diverse origins and cultural backgrounds of his subjects, and created a series of portraits offering viewers a perspective on this period in American history.

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• ▸C. M. Battey
• ▸Coordinate-measuring machine
• ▸Harry Price

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