Title: Jacob A. Riis
First published: 1974
Description: Photographs from the Riis family's private collection (later given to the Museum of the City of New York) on the immigrant slums of New York City. Captions come from Riis' own writings. Alland can be credited somewhat for reviving historical interest in Riis' photographs.
Subjects: Poor, Riis, jacob a. (jacob august), 1849-1914, Pictorial works, Slums, Documentaire fotografie
Places: United States
People: Jacob A. Riis (1849-1914)