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A portrait of America

At the turn of the 20th century, an amateur photographer captured future Americans as they passed through Ellis Island

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by Lauren Hansen
February 1, 2017

The 'huddled masses': An Atlantic liner packed with immigrants approaches Ellis Island in 1906.

(Everett Collection Historical / Alamy Stock Photo)Sherman was also an amateur photographer. And, as he worked his way up the ranks, he was afforded increasing access to immigrants who were t

German stowaway.

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A Hindu boy.

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