Timeline

1847

Born in Oshkosh, WI.

1900

Enrolled at the University of Chicago.

1901

Moved to New York City and accepted a position as an assistant teacher at the Ethical Culture School in New York.

Began attending School of Education at New York University.

1905

Received his degree from New York University.

1907

Photographed tenement homes for the National Child Labor Committee in New York City.

1917

Accepted a position with the American Red Cross and photographed refugees and displaced civilians in war torn Europe.

1920

Returned to New York City and was assigned to the American Red Cross National Headquarters.

1924

Art Directors Club of New York awarded him a medal at the Exhibition of Advertising Arts.

1932

Published Book, Men at Work.

1936 - 1937

Appointed head photographer for the National Research Project of the Works Progress Administration.

1939

Sponsorship for a Hine retrospective of specially made large prints at the Riverside Museum in New York City was arranged and included, among others, Paul Strand and Alfred Stieglitz.

1940

Died.