Lewis Hine (1874-1940), one of the very first photojournalists, is best known for his pictures of social conditions in early 20th century America. During the First World War, he became a photographer for the Red Cross, and the images in this collection were taken in Europe immediately after the War. They vividly convey the sufferings of ordinary people, soldiers, refugees and the destitute during the economic and political crises and the influenza epidemics of 1918-19. Kaplan's accompanying essay describes Hine's life and work and explores his development of the photographic medium.