Island of hope : the story of Ellis Island and the journey to America / Martin W. Sandler

Author: Sandler, Martin W.
Published: New York : Scholastic, 2004.
Physical Description: 144 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

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Summary

Relates the story of immigration to America through the voices and stories of those who passed through Ellis Island, from its opening in 1892 to the release of the last detainee in 1954.

Subject(s)

Ellis Island Immigration Station (N.Y. and N.J.)—Juvenile literature
Ellis Island Immigration Station (N.Y. and N.J.)—History
Immigrants—History
United States—Emigration and immigration—History—Juvenile literature
United States—Emigration and immigration—History

ISBN

0439530822

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-139) and index.

Source of Acquisition

Behrend copy: Purchased with funds from the Elizabeth Epp Taft Library Endowment; 20045

Endowment Note

Elizabeth Epp Taft Library Endowment

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