Lewis Hine, American, 1874-1940 Lewis Hine (born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin) was known for his photographs of early 20th-century immigrants, child laborers, and industrial workers. Trained as a sociologist, he used his camera as a tool for social reform, creating a body of work reflective of his own humanistic vision and commitment to social justice. Around 1903, while working as an instructor at the