ellis island immigration station

In their own words, coupled with hand-painted collage illustrations, immigrants recall their arrival in the United States. Includes brief biographies and facts about the Ellis Island Oral History Project.

A history of immigration through the port of New York, with special focus on the processing at Ellis Island.

Floor plans on lining papers. Text and photographs provide a record of the historical immigration station in New York Harbor.

Over 100 historical photos, political cartoons, newspaper illustrations, and architectural drawings plus text recount the history of the island.

Reviews the history of the immigration center where more than twelve million immigrants became new Americans over a sixty-year period.

An illustrated history of the tiny island which at one time was the gateway to the United States for millions of immigrants.

A history of Ellis Island including photographs and personal accounts of immigrants who passed through the gates.