Description

This project of the Statue of Liberty – Ellis Island Foundation contains transcripts of 185 lengthy interviews conducted with individuals who either immigrated through, or worked at, Ellis Island between 1892-1924.  They discuss life in their native country; describe their travels, immigrations procedures and difficulties encountered as they began to settle in the U.S.

Location

This microfiche collection is located in the Capen Multimedia Center at call number MicFiche E184.A1 V64 1987

Access

The guide to the collection contains  name and country-of-origin indexes.  See A guide to the microform edition of Voices from Ellis Island:  an oral history of American immigration.  CAPEN Multimedia Center Reference E184 .A1 D62 1988.