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Jacob A. Riis Portraits
This particular collection puts on display four primary source portraits of Jacob A. Riis. These portraits are meant to give visitors of the…
Other Theodore Roosevelt Political Cartoons
The four political cartoons in this collection serve as interpretations of Former President Roosevelt's political career overall, some in a positive…
Jacob A. Riis Lecture Notes
The following four archival materials are lecture notes written by Jacob A. Riis. The subject matter of the lecture was social justice for children,…
Theodore Roosevelt Portraits
The following three photographs of Roosevelt were believed to be taken when he held prominent positions during the late 19th-early 20th century period…
Life at the Jacob Riis Settlement House and in Progressive Era New York
One of Jacob Riis' many contributions to society during the Progressive Era was the Settlement House that was named after him that was based in New…