Jacob Riis “Sleeping Quarters”

Jacob Riis “Sleeping Quarters”

This photograph, titled “Sleeping Quarters”, was taken in 1905 by Jacob Riis, a social reformer who exposed the harsh living conditions of immigrants residing in New York City during the early 1900s and inspired urban reform. During the late 1800s, America experienced...
Woman Your Country Needs You!

Woman Your Country Needs You!

The piece that I chose is a wartime poster titled “Woman Your Country Needs You!”. The poster calls upon women to do their part in the efforts of World War I and contribute their service. This is made clear because the image depicts, what appears to be, Lady Liberty...
The Irish-American Sheet Music

The Irish-American Sheet Music

The Irish American[1], piano sheet music is a 1905 composition by George M. Cohan, a famous Irish Catholic American entertainer who became a pinnacle for Catholic Irish Americans during an era of oppression. In many ways, Cohan’s contributions embraced widespread...