Local photographer Bob Price will present his photo essay of Ellis Island and what he learned in an  hour presentation. Space is limited. Registration required at bradleybeachlibrary.org Events.

The Ellis Island Project: The Spirit of Millions

In 1983 Montclair State College formed an agreement with the Naonal Park Service to offer a course to undergraduate and graduate students that would allow students to photograph the island while also providing documentaon to the Park Service. For an entire summer students, along with photography professor Klaus Schnitzer, traveled to the island on weekends with permission to access all and any parts of the island. Many decades later, I have taken my photographs from that time to tell an Ellis Island story from an unusual perspecve. In addion to the photographs, I also collected some video images using the primive VHS equipment that was available in the early 1980s. This presentaon will give observers a chance to see the decay of a magnicent architectural complex left abandoned in one of the busiest harbors in the world. The images will be tied to the history of the island and the important role it played in immigraon to the United States as well as some lile known roles it played in war and polics. Perhaps most importantly, this presentation tells a story about the rare adventure of a New Jersey nave with interests in art, science, and history who walked away with not only physical images of Ellis Island but lasting memories of a unique moment in time.
One hour presentaon with photographic and video visuals.

Bob Price Bio
As an enthusiastic life-long learner, Dr. Bob Price worked in commercial photography and graphics for
several years before beginning a career in education. After years in the classroom, he took on the role of
Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a consortium of eight school districts in Bergen County, NJ. In
this role he, along with his team, developed learning opportunities for teachers and administrators
throughout the state.
Dr. Price has presented at numerous conferences on subjects ranging from addressing the equity
imperative to implementing a culture of coaching. He has participated on various committees at the
state and county level. He is currently a member of the executive board of Learning Forward New Jersey,
an Adjunct Professor at Montclair State University, and a Coach/Consultant for the New Jersey Principals
and Supervisors Association, NJPSA.
His educational background includes a doctorate degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers
College at Columbia University, an M.Ed. in Science Education from The Rutgers Graduate School of
Education, and a M.A. in Fine Arts from Montclair State College. His B.A. was received from Rutgers
College where he majored in Geology and Studio Art.
Throughout his professional career Dr. Price has integrated his interest in science, art, history, travel, and
education. This has led to various photographic and cinematic projects as well as experiential learning
opportunities that include historical tours of NYC and geologic tours of the tristate area.