April, 1875

I quit my job at the South Brooklyn News. I had been working as reporter, a far step down from my previous position of owning it. But it was too Democratic for me; they only wanted to publish articles that would help their party. My two good friends, Mackellar and Wells, and I have bought a stereopticon, a most fascinating object. It has kindled my interest in photography. I’d like to know more about photography.

Jacob Riis