What happened along the journey? How did the processing of so many people work? What were the reactions of the newly arrived to the process (and threats) of ins

From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the gateway to a new life in the United States for millions of immigrants. In later years, the island was deserted, the buil

- Time line- Focus boxes- Maps- Primary source documents- Glossary, Index

This book is about the history of Ellis Island and the experience of immigrating to America.

Between 1892 and 1954, more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States through the Ellis Island processing station in New York harbor. To these immigr