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Dutch siblings from the Island of Marken, holding religious tracts

Each night, George Voss gives thanks that he is in America. Each day he gives his undivided and complete attention to the work at hand--the processing of parts for America's medium tanks. Employed by a large Midwest tank factory, German-born George…

Gudeloupean woman's profile at Ellis Island.

Jamaican immigrant enjoys the beach which reminds him of home.

Nick Grillo, as a boy in Italy, dreamed of America and its opportunity, Southington, Connecticut. He saved enough money for boat passage to this country. Today, after 22 years, he is one of the world's outstanding flori-culturists, developer of the…

Guide at Little Norway, Blue Mounds, Wis.

About 3000 people gathered in Powderhorn Park to stand in solidarity with immigrants and refugees. The protesters spoke against Donald Trump's immigration ban and the increasing militarization at the US-Mexico border. After a brief rally in the park,…

Greek-Orthodox priest who traveled through Ellis Island Immigration Station

Doctor Seo Jae-pil (Philip Jaisohn), the son of a Korean aristocrat and wife Muriel Armstrong, the niece of President James Buchanan. First Korean to become American Citizen.

This story was only one portion of the 1934 article titled “From the Memories of Old Czech Settlers in America”. From the Life of Antonín Wíša, For Kalendář Amerikán.