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Jacob A. Riis
Jacob A. Riis was a Danish-born American journalist and reformer known for his photographs and writings about tenement life in New York City, including How the Other Half Lives. His work highlighted urban poverty and contributed to housing and social reforms in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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10 books
Journalism
Biographies & Memoirs
Arts & Photography
Journalism
Biographies & Memoirs
Arts & Photography
Jacob A. Riis was a Danish-born American journalist and reformer known for his photographs and writings about tenement life in New York City, including How the Other Half Lives. His work highlighted urban poverty and contributed to housing and social reforms in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
4 Q&A
·
10 books
Journalism
Biographies & Memoirs
Arts & Photography
Journalism
Biographies & Memoirs
Arts & Photography
In Memoriam
Jacob A. Riis has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.
Books by Jacob A. Riis
How the Other Half Lives
Jacob A. Riis
1890
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Out of Mulberry Street Stories of Tenement life in New York City
Jacob A. Riis
Unknown
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The Battle with the Slum
Jacob A. Riis
Unknown
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The Making of an American
Jacob A. Riis
Unknown
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Is there a Santa Claus?
Jacob A. Riis
Unknown
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Children of the Tenements
Jacob A. Riis
Unknown
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Nibsy's Christmas
Jacob A. Riis
Unknown
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The Children of the Poor
Jacob A. Riis
Unknown
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Neighbors Life Stories of the Other Half
Jacob A. Riis
Unknown
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