Jacob A. Riis: How the Other Half Lives

One of the most important American pioneers in the field of photojournalism, Jacob A. Riis was one of the first to use the power of photography as a tool to forward the efforts of social reform, documenting how the poor in New York City worked and lived. His work lead to increased awareness of the impoverished living conditions for children and adults in early twentieth century America. 

In an exhibition titled Jacob A. Riis: How the Other Half Lives—adapted from the Museum of the City of New York's exhibition Jacob A. Riis: Revealing New York's Other Half and toured for the National Endowment for the Humanities on the Road by Mid-America Arts Alliance—Riis's photos, handwritten journals, and presentations will be on display at Louisiana's Old State Capitol. Free. louisianaoldstatecapitol.org.