George W. Ackerman
Encyclopedia
George W. Ackerman was an American
government photographer. During a nearly 40-year career with the United States Department of Agriculture
, it is estimated that he took over 50,000 photographs.
in 1910 at a salary of $900 a year. In 1917 he moved to the Federal Extension Service, and in that position, he traveled around the country photographing rural life.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
government photographer. During a nearly 40-year career with the United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture is the United States federal executive department responsible for developing and executing U.S. federal government policy on farming, agriculture, and food...
, it is estimated that he took over 50,000 photographs.
Biography
Ackerman began working as a photographer for the Bureau of Plant IndustryBureau of Plant Industry
Bureau of Plant Industry may be:*Bureau of Plant Industry , an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Agriculture*Bureau of Plant Industry , an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture...
in 1910 at a salary of $900 a year. In 1917 he moved to the Federal Extension Service, and in that position, he traveled around the country photographing rural life.
External links
- George W. Ackerman at NARANaraNara can refer to:Geography* Nara, Attock, a village in Attock, Pakistan* Nara, Jhelum, a village in Jhelum, Pakistan* Nara, NWFP, Union Council of Abbottabad, Pakistan* Nara, Nara, capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan...
- A gallery of Ackerman's photographs at NARANaraNara can refer to:Geography* Nara, Attock, a village in Attock, Pakistan* Nara, Jhelum, a village in Jhelum, Pakistan* Nara, NWFP, Union Council of Abbottabad, Pakistan* Nara, Nara, capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan...