Travelling through Ellis Island

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Title

Travelling through Ellis Island

Subject

Ellis Island -- New York -- United States
Immigration

Description

In their journey to America, many individuals had to travel through this location. This immigrant inspection station saw over 12 million immigrants who have helped build the country we live in today.

Creator

Sherman, Augustus

Source

William Williams Papers

Date

1865-1925

Collection Items

Rev. Joseph Vasllon
Greek-Orthodox priest who traveled through Ellis Island Immigration Station

Guadeloupean Woman
Gudeloupean woman's profile at Ellis Island.

Dutch Children
Dutch siblings from the Island of Marken, holding religious tracts

Italian Woman
An unnamed Italian woman arriving to Ellis Island.
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