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A statue of a man standing next to a group of vases Artwork the strangers documenta ix, people.

A statue of a man standing next to a group of vases Artwork the strang...

A group of ceramic vases sitting on top of a building / A statue of a person standing next to a vase sculpture.

Coping with the rising tide of European immigration : [European Community countries].
View at Fort Clinton, Castle Clinton National Monument, 1812.

View at Fort Clinton, Castle Clinton National Monument, 1812.

View of the harbor from the fort in its early years.

map from "The Colony of Natal. An account of the characteristics and capabilities of this British Dependency. Published under the direction of the Government Immigration Board. ... Compiled and edited by R. J. M"

map from "The Colony of Natal. An account of the characteristics and c...

This image has been taken from scan 000007 from "The Colony of Natal. An account of the characteristics and capabilities of this British Dependency. Published under the direction of the Government Immigration B... More

map from "The Colony of Natal. An account of the characteristics and capabilities of this British Dependency. Published under the direction of the Government Immigration Board. ... Compiled and edited by R. J. M"

map from "The Colony of Natal. An account of the characteristics and c...

This image has been taken from scan 000121 from "The Colony of Natal. An account of the characteristics and capabilities of this British Dependency. Published under the direction of the Government Immigration B... More

Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

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Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

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Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

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Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

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Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

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Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

Zigenare 31 oktober 1966 Sverige. Public domain image.

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Reverend Father Leonard Van Tighem

Reverend Father Leonard Van Tighem

1875..Born in Flanders, Belgium in 1851, Reverend Father Leonard Van Tighem came to Canada in 1874 where he studied for the priesthood in Lachine, Quebec. He came to Fort MacLeod in 1886 and served parishes in... More

Garfield's death warrant. That letter in which he advocates an extended Chinese immigration --- He advises that employer's union of Lynn, Mass., "that the question of employees is only a question of private and corporate economy" ---Read, Workin

Garfield's death warrant. That letter in which he advocates an extende...

At head of title Advertiser Extra. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 160, Folder 14b.

New york city 1890 vintage building. A crowded street filled with lots of people

New york city 1890 vintage building. A crowded street filled with lots...

Architecture stock photograph: A crowded street filled with people and a horse and cart / A crowded street filled with lots of people.

Vertin Brother's Department Store, Keweenaw National Historical Park, 1895.

Vertin Brother's Department Store, Keweenaw National Historical Park, ...

The village of Red Jacket was home to immigrants from many countries around the world. In 1891, Slovenian immigrants, John and Joseph Vertin, built and established the Vertin Brother’s Department Store. Known a... More

Immigrants opening baggage for disinfection at U.S. Quarantine Station, Angel Island, c. 1896

Immigrants opening baggage for disinfection at U.S. Quarantine Station...

Immigrants opening baggage for disinfection at U.S. Quarantine Station, Angel Island, c. 1896

Men of the New Immigration Commission posing for picture

Men of the New Immigration Commission posing for picture

A group of men standing in front of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Schofield appointed to Immigration & Naturalization Service. Washington, D.C., June 14. Attorney General Robert Jackson assumed control of the Immigration and Naturalization Service today. One of his first acts as head of the service will be issuance of an order requiring the fingerprinting of all aliens prior to their entry into this country to bar those found to be undesirable. Major Lemuel B. Schofield was appointed to administrative control of Immigration and Naturalization Service as Special Assistant Attorney General. Left to right in the picture: Major Lemuel B. Schofield, Solicitor General Francis Biddle, and Attorney General Robert Jackson

Schofield appointed to Immigration & Naturalization Service. Washingto...

A black and white photo of three men shaking hands. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Another view of Ellis Island from the harbor, but showing a front view of the Immigration Station.

Another view of Ellis Island from the harbor, but showing a front view...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A group of immigrants, most wearing fezzes, surrounding a large vessel which is decorated with the star and crescent symbol of the Moslem religion and the Ottoman Turks.

A group of immigrants, most wearing fezzes, surrounding a large vessel...

Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Cuban relief, U.S. labor laws ..., Political Cartoon

Cuban relief, U.S. labor laws ..., Political Cartoon

Cartoon shows Republican House Speaker Sereno Payne as a messenger delivering a sheet of paper "Cuban relief. U.S. labor laws. U.S. immigration law. 20% reduction reciprocity. April 1, '02" to a barefoot man "... More

An excellent view of the front facade of the Immigration Station; a boat is docked in front.

An excellent view of the front facade of the Immigration Station; a bo...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station.

Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

View of one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island, showing New York skyline in the distance.

View of one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island, showing New...

Picryl description: Public domain image of Ellis Island, New York harbor, immigrants, immigration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View of part of the front facade of the Immigration Station; the New York skyline is barely discernable through the haze in the background.

View of part of the front facade of the Immigration Station; the New Y...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A view of the front facade, Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

A view of the front facade, Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a victorian era building, victorian house, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Passed and waiting to be taken off Ellis Island.

Passed and waiting to be taken off Ellis Island.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a train station, railroad tracks, railway depot, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View of Ellis Island buildings and two ferries at pier; apparently taken from atop the Immigration Station building.

View of Ellis Island buildings and two ferries at pier; apparently tak...

Picryl description: Public domain image of Ellis Island, New York harbor, immigrants, immigration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Immigrants waiting in line for processing by Immigration Bureau officials.

Immigrants waiting in line for processing by Immigration Bureau offici...

Picryl description: Public domain image of Ellis Island, New York harbor, immigrants, immigration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A view of Ellis Island taken from the harbor. At the center is the Immigration Station; one of the boats in the pier is the John E. Moore.

A view of Ellis Island taken from the harbor. At the center is the Imm...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a boat in a harbor, water, fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Detail of front entrance, U.S. Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

Detail of front entrance, U.S. Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Ferry, the Laura, at Ellis Island pier; part of the Immigration Station is visible at right.

Ferry, the Laura, at Ellis Island pier; part of the Immigration Statio...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic park, open terrace, world heritage landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Immigrants undergoing medical examination.

Immigrants undergoing medical examination.

Picryl description: Public domain image of Ellis Island, New York harbor, immigrants, immigration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A derby-topped gentleman observing the harbor form the observation roof on one wing of the Immigration Station. The gentleman is possibly William Williams, Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island form 1902-5 and 1909-13, from whose estate these photographs came. The New York skyline, showing the nearly-completed Woolworth Building tower, is at the left.

A derby-topped gentleman observing the harbor form the observation roo...

Picryl description: Public domain image of Ellis Island, New York harbor, immigrants, immigration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View of one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

View of one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Joseph and his wife with children Aurilio and Julio Berlanda

Joseph and his wife with children Aurilio and Julio Berlanda

1906..The Berlandos were an Italian family who immigrated to Lethbridge in the early 1900s. They changed the spelling of last name to Berlanda. ..To obtain high quality and larger reproductions of this image pl... More

Biographical sketch and photomechanical print of Anne Cobden Sanderson

Biographical sketch and photomechanical print of Anne Cobden Sanderson

Public domain scan of newspaper clippings, periodicals, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Will Let Mrs. Pankhurst into U. S.

Will Let Mrs. Pankhurst into U. S.

Immigration Commissioner William Williams will not bar Emmeline Pankhurst from U.S. despite her six imprisonments due to their political nature.

VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities, Eugene I. Van Antwerp, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, today advocated enforced state and federal registration of all organizations which disseminate propaganda in the United States. He also proposed reduction of present immigration quotes by 90 per cent and elimination from relief rolls of Aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens

VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D....

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Ellis Island, New York - A group of people standing in front of a train station

Ellis Island, New York - A group of people standing in front of a trai...

Public Health Service Historical Photograph File Public domain photograph - immigration to the United States, immigrants, Ellis Island, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mexican Farm Workers Who have been Accepted for Farm Labor in the U.S. through the Braceros Program

Mexican Farm Workers Who have been Accepted for Farm Labor in the U.S....

Public domain photograph related to native Americans, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Reservations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Historical File of the Office of Information, Dep... More

Ellis Island publicity photographs

Ellis Island publicity photographs

Tattooed german stowaways Public domain photograph - immigration to the United States, immigrants, Ellis Island, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

James Dodge and family posed in horse drawn wagon

James Dodge and family posed in horse drawn wagon

1913.13.8 cm x 8.6 cm. .1 Black and white postcard...Mr. and Mrs James Dodge and children posed in a horse drawn wagon loaded with personal belongings. The Photograph was taken in front of the Canadian Pacific ... More

[View of Ellis Island, N.Y., looking across water toward immigration station]

[View of Ellis Island, N.Y., looking across water toward immigration s...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Geogr. file.

EASTERN OHIO COAL STRIKE COMMITTEE: REP. W.B. FRANCIS OF OHIO; SEC. WILSON; DANIELS J. KEEFE, FORMER COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION; HYWELL DAVIES, CONCILIATOR OF LABOR DEPT.

EASTERN OHIO COAL STRIKE COMMITTEE: REP. W.B. FRANCIS OF OHIO; SEC. WI...

A black and white photo of a group of men. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

LABOR, DEPT. OF. A.L. FAULKNER OF IMMIGRATION; CHARLES W. MILLS; PATRICK GILDAY, COMMR. OF CONCILIATION

LABOR, DEPT. OF. A.L. FAULKNER OF IMMIGRATION; CHARLES W. MILLS; PATRI...

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CAMINETTI, ANTHONY. COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF IMMIGRATION, LABOR DEPARTMENT

CAMINETTI, ANTHONY. COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF IMMIGRATION, LABOR DEPARTM...

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LABOR, DEPT. OF. A.L. FAULKNER OF IMMIGRATION; CHARLES W. MILLS; PATRICK GILDAY, COMMR. OF CONCILIATION

LABOR, DEPT. OF. A.L. FAULKNER OF IMMIGRATION; CHARLES W. MILLS; PATRI...

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EASTERN OHIO COAL STRIKE COMMITTEE: REP. W.B. FRANCIS OF OHIO; SEC. WILSON; DANIELS J. KEEFE, FORMER COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION; HYWELL DAVIES, CONCILIATOR OF LABOR DEPT.

EASTERN OHIO COAL STRIKE COMMITTEE: REP. W.B. FRANCIS OF OHIO; SEC. WI...

A black and white photo of three men in suits. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

POWDERLY, TERENCE VINCENT. U.S. COMMDR. GEN. IMMIGRATION, 1897-1902; CHIEF DIV. INF. SAME, 1907-

POWDERLY, TERENCE VINCENT. U.S. COMMDR. GEN. IMMIGRATION, 1897-1902; C...

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Mrs Elizabeth Van Haarlem, Southern Alberta, Canada

Mrs Elizabeth Van Haarlem, Southern Alberta, Canada

1915..Mrs Elizabeth Van Haarlem and family immigrated to southern Alberta in 1906. In 1909 she opened the Van Haarlem Hospital at 704 6 Avenue South which became St. Michael’s Hospital...To obtain high quality... More

Portrett av mann i dress. Augusto Jose Teisecina. Afrikansk opprinnelse, Sør-Amerika (?)

Portrett av mann i dress. Augusto Jose Teisecina. Afrikansk opprinnels...

Portrett av mann i dress. Augusto Jose Teisecina. Afrikansk opprinnelse, Sør-Amerika (?)

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

The entrance of Ellis Island Immigration Museum Public domain photograph - immigration to the United States, immigrants, Ellis Island, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Great Hall at Ellis Island - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The Great Hall at Ellis Island - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Ellis Island's Great Hall is where immigrants stood in long lines to be processed by inspectors.

Aerial view of Ellis Island - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Aerial view of Ellis Island - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

The original size of Ellis Island has doubled due to landfill. The Supreme Court has ruled that the additional parts of the island are part of New Jersey. The Immigration Museum, however, is within New York sta... More

Ellis Island Immigration Museum with water

Ellis Island Immigration Museum with water

Ellis Island Immigration Museum with water Public domain photograph - immigration to the United States, immigrants, Ellis Island, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Senate Committee on Immigration, 12/22/20

Senate Committee on Immigration, 12/22/20

A group of men sitting around a large table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jewish colonies and settlements. Tel Aviv. Immigration camp for Jews

Jewish colonies and settlements. Tel Aviv. Immigration camp for Jews

Public domain photograph of 1920s Israel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Famous actress urges admittance into U.S. of 20,000 German refugee children. Washington, D.C., April 20. Speaking 'as an American mother,' actress Helen Hayes today appealed to a senate immigration subcommittee to approve legislation to admit 20,000 German refugee children into the United States during the next two years. She is pictured with Senator Robert F. Wagner, left, of New York, and Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers, right, of Massachusetts

Famous actress urges admittance into U.S. of 20,000 German refugee chi...

A black and white photo of two women and a man. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Immigration Interview on Angel Island

Immigration Interview on Angel Island

Public Health Service Historical Photograph File Public domain photograph of cabinet, furniture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Immigration Court of Labor Dept., 5/10/26

Immigration Court of Labor Dept., 5/10/26

A black and white photo of a group of people in a courtroom. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Point Reyes Lighthouse 1929 Time Capsule: Newspaper: San Francisco Examiner: April 24, 1929. Front Page.

Point Reyes Lighthouse 1929 Time Capsule: Newspaper: San Francisco Exa...

The front page of the April 24, 1929, edition of the San Francisco Examiner. Photo taken on October 17, 2018.

Point Reyes Lighthouse 1929 Time Capsule: Newspaper: San Francisco Examiner: April 24, 1929. Front Page (detail).

Point Reyes Lighthouse 1929 Time Capsule: Newspaper: San Francisco Exa...

The front page of the April 24, 1929, edition of the San Francisco Examiner. Photo taken on October 16, 2018.

Aerial photograph of Angel Island's Quarantine Station, c. 1930

Aerial photograph of Angel Island's Quarantine Station, c. 1930

Aerial photograph of Angel Island's Quarantine Station, c. 1930 Public domain photograph of water reservoir, lake, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mennonite Girls Group. American Mennonite in France, 1940s.

Mennonite Girls Group. American Mennonite in France, 1940s.

April 1930..To obtain high quality and larger reproductions of this image please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: www.galtmuseum.com/archives.htm ( http://www.galtmuseum.com/archives.htm ) and include... More

Palestine disturbances 1936. Palestine Arabs at Abou Ghosh taking the oath of allegiance to the Arab cause, viz. to fight Jewish immigration, etc.

Palestine disturbances 1936. Palestine Arabs at Abou Ghosh taking the ...

Public domain photograph, 1930s-1940s Jerusalem, Palestine, History of Israel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Paul Whiteman favors Dickstein Bill. Washington, D.C., March 15. Paul Whiteman told the House Immigration Committee this afternoon that he favored the Dickstein Bill to permit foreign artists and musicians on a reciprocal basis to enter this country except in cases where there are no stars available. In the picture from left to right are: Paul Whiteman, Representative Caroline O'Day, Representative Samuel Dickstein and Representative James H. Gildea

Paul Whiteman favors Dickstein Bill. Washington, D.C., March 15. Paul ...

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New U.S. Commissioner of immigration takes oath. Washington, D.C., Aug. 26. James L. Houghteling, newly appointed U.S. Commissioner of Immigration, today took the oath of office and assumed his duties. In the photograph, left to right: J.C. Watts, Assistant Chief Clerk of Labor Department, who administered the oath; James L. Houghteling; Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins; and Assistant Secretary of Labor Edward F. McGrady, 82637

New U.S. Commissioner of immigration takes oath. Washington, D.C., Aug...

A black and white photo of a group of people, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Ge... More

Relief client near Oil City, Oklahoma. Oil City is a source of heavy immigration to California. Carter County, Oklahoma

Relief client near Oil City, Oklahoma. Oil City is a source of heavy i...

Picryl description: Public domain image of industrial or agricultural worker, 1930s, 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

King of Jazz. Washington, D.C., March 16. Paul Whiteman, King of Jazz today urged the House Immigration Committee to report favorably the Dickstein Bill to restrict the entrance of alien stage artists into this country, Whiteman said that with the Dickstein Bill passed it would soon bring about the proper international treatment of artists

King of Jazz. Washington, D.C., March 16. Paul Whiteman, King of Jazz ...

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Oil painting "Immigration Scene" located on fifth floor, elevator no. 10, Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Oil painting "Immigration Scene" located on fifth floor, elevator no. ...

Artist: Louis Bouche, 1937. Dimensions: 11' x 2' 8". Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer. Credit... More

New Commissioner of Immigration. Washington, D.C., Aug. 26. James L. Houghsteling, of Chicago, photographed at his desk shortly after he took the oath of office as U.S. Commissioner of Immigration, 82637

New Commissioner of Immigration. Washington, D.C., Aug. 26. James L. H...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

Rep. John H. Kerr of N.C., Rep. Samuel Dickstein, Chair, Fern Audro of Chicago, opera singer, immigration, house

Rep. John H. Kerr of N.C., Rep. Samuel Dickstein, Chair, Fern Audro of...

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New U.S. Commissioner of immigration takes oath. Washington, D.C., Aug. 26. James L. Houghteling, newly appointed U.S. Commissioner of Immigration, today took the oath of office and assumed his duties. In the photograph, left to right: J.C. Watts, Assistant Chief Clerk of Labor Department, who administered the oath; James L. Houghteling; Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins; and Assistant Secretary of Labor Edward F. McGrady, 8/26/37

New U.S. Commissioner of immigration takes oath. Washington, D.C., Aug...

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Helga Rome's Passport, World War II photo

Helga Rome's Passport, World War II photo

"After Kristallnacht, my grandmother went to Brazil and then we sponsored her to come here. It was difficult at the beginning for me. School was difficult, language was hard. But we graduated at 16. My father h... More

New Commissioner of Immigration. Washington, D.C., Aug. 26. James L. Houghsteling, of Chicago, photographed at his desk shortly after he took the oath of office as U.S. Commissioner of Immigration, 8/26/37

New Commissioner of Immigration. Washington, D.C., Aug. 26. James L. H...

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Mexicans entering the United States. United States immigration station, El Paso, Texas

Mexicans entering the United States. United States immigration station...

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Mexican woman entering the United States. United States immigration station, El Paso, Texas

Mexican woman entering the United States. United States immigration st...

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[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities, Eugene I. Van Antwerp, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, today advocated enforced state and federal registration of all organizations which disseminate propaganda in the United States. He also proposed reduction of present immigration quotes by 90 per cent and elimination from relief rolls of aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens]

[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D...

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[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities, Eugene I. Van Antwerp, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, today advocated enforced state and federal registration of all organizations which disseminate propaganda in the United States. He also proposed reduction of present immigration quotes by 90 per cent and elimination from relief rolls of aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens]

[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D...

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[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities, Eugene I. Van Antwerp, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, today advocated enforced state and federal registration of all organizations which disseminate propaganda in the United States. He also proposed reduction of present immigration quotes by 90 per cent and elimination from relief rolls of aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens]

[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D...

A man sitting at a table with a glass of water. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rep. J. Parnell Thomas calls for house investigation to determine whether impeachment of Secretary Perkins is warranted. Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. Rep. J. Parnell Thomas, republicans of New Jersey, today introduced in the House a resolution calling for an investigation to determine whether impeachment of Secretary of Labor Perkins is warranted. The resolution also called for an investigation of the official conduct of Immigration Commissioner James L. Houghteling and Labor Department Solicitor Gerard D. Reilly, 1-24-39

Rep. J. Parnell Thomas calls for house investigation to determine whet...

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Three million aliens in this country, senate committee told. Washington, D.C., March 21. Speaking for Secretary of Labor Perkins today before the Senate Immigration Subcommittee, Edward J. Shaughnessy, right, of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, declared that imposition of immigration quotas on countries of the Western Hemisphere would cause ill feeling toward the United States. He also said the Labor Department estimated there currently were 3,800,000 aliens in this country legally and there was no way of estimating how many were here illegally. On the left is James Houghteling, U.S. Commissioner of Immigration. 3-21-39

Three million aliens in this country, senate committee told. Washingto...

Two men sitting at a table with papers, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General ... More

Woman columnist tells committee that something must be done for refugee children. Washington, D.C., April 22. Dorothy Thompson, newspaper columnist, witness before the Joint Congressional Committee on Immigration, told the Committee today that 'something must be done' to allow the removal of Austrian and German victims of Nazi wrath to America. She supported a pending bill which would allow selected refugee children to live and grow up in American families. She is shown here talking to Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers, Committee member. Left to right: Mrs. Rogers, Miss Thompson

Woman columnist tells committee that something must be done for refuge...

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Three million aliens in this country, senate committee told. Washington, D.C., March 21. Speaking for Secretary of Labor Perkins today before the Senate Immigration Subcommittee, Edward J. Shaughnessy, right, of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, declared that imposition of immigration quotas on countries of the Western Hemisphere would cause ill feeling toward the United States. He also said the Labor Department estimated there currently were 3,800,000 aliens in this country legally and there was no way of estimating how many were here illegally. On the left is James Houghteling, U.S. Commissioner of Immigration. 3-21-39

Three million aliens in this country, senate committee told. Washingto...

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Ralph T. Seward, Executive Secretary of the National Defense Mediation Board. He was formerly Chairman of Immigration Appeals of the Justice Department

Ralph T. Seward, Executive Secretary of the National Defense Mediation...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Hungarian Concert, Southern Alberta, Canada

Hungarian Concert, Southern Alberta, Canada

1940..To obtain high quality and larger reproductions of this image please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: www.galtmuseum.com/archives.htm ( http://www.galtmuseum.com/archives.htm ) and include thIs ... More

Schofield appointed to Immigration & Naturalization Service. Washington, D.C., June 14. Attorney General Robert Jackson assumed control of the Immigration and Naturalization Service today. One of his first acts as head of the service will be issuance of an order requiring the fingerprinting of all aliens prior to their entry into this country to bar those found to be undesirable. Major Lemuel B. Schofield was appointed to administrative control of Immigration and Naturalization Service as Special Assistant Attorney General. Left to right in the picture: Major Lemuel B. Schofield, Solicitor General Francis Biddle, and Attorney General Robert Jackson

Schofield appointed to Immigration & Naturalization Service. Washingto...

A black and white photo of three men shaking hands, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available at http... More

Washington, D.C.  Walter F. Miller, assistant to W.F. Kelly, the Chief Supervisor of the Board of Parole, United States Department of Justice. Mr. Miller is now (1944) District Director of Immigration and Naturalization Services, at Atlanta, Georgia

Washington, D.C. Walter F. Miller, assistant to W.F. Kelly, the Chief...

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Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. The General Electric Company at Erie, Pennsylvania, employs approximately 8000 workers. It anticipates additional employment of some 4000 by next year. Only some twenty-five percent of these have to be imported, for local labor is being trained for these jobs at government vocational training schools. This will prevent the disruption of the community's economic life which would be caused by an over-large immigration of labor

Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. The General Electric Company at E...

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First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese seamen on United Nations' vessels may now obtain shore leave in American ports. Heretofore, because of the large number of desertions by Chinese crew members, alien seamen of Chinese nationality have been detained on board when their ships touched American ports. As a result of conferences between representatives of the Chinese Embassy, the Recruitment and Manning Organization of War Shipping Administration, and the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, Chinese seamen may now be granted shore leave if guarantees are given that they will not desert. East meets West. Left to right: Coast Guardsman Vincent Pope, Bronx, New York; Coast Guardsman George Gilpin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Lee Ah Ding and Yee Chee Ching, Chinese seamen from a British freighter, meet at South Ferry, New York City. Lee and Yee are two of the first Chinese granted shore leave in an American port since this country entered the war

First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese s...

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First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese seamen on United Nations' vessels may now obtain shore leave in American ports. Heretofore, because of the large number of desertions by Chinese crew members, alien seamen of Chinese nationality have been detained on board when their ships touched American ports. As a result of conferences between representatives of the Chinese Embassy, the Recruitment and Manning Organization of War Shipping Administration, and the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, Chinese seamen may now be granted shore leave if guarantees are given that they will not desert. After delivering the captain's laundry, this Chinese messboy aboard a British vessel will have his first visit in New York. He is one of a number of Chinese seamen who were recently permitted shore leave for the first time in the United States under wartime conditions

First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese s...

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First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese seamen on United Nations' vessels may now obtain shore leave in American ports. Heretofore, because of the large number of desertions by Chinese crew members, alien seamen of Chinese nationality have been detained on board when their ships touched American ports. As a result of conferences between representatives of the Chinese Embassy, the Recruitment and Manning Organization of War Shipping Administration, and the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, Chinese seamen may now be granted shore leave if guarantees are given that they will not desert. Lee Ah Ding (left), engine crew member of a British vessel, and Yee Chee Ching, seaman, start down the gangway to visit New York after their officer (rear) told them they might go ashore. Previously, terms of the new agreement were explained to them, and customs and other formalities were straightened out

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First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese seamen on United Nations' vessels may now obtain shore leave in American ports. Heretofore, because of the large number of desertions by Chinese crew members, alien seamen of Chinese nationality have been detained on board when their ships touched American ports. As a result of conferences between representatives of the Chinese Embassy, the Recruitment and Manning Organization of War Shipping Administration, and the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, Chinese seamen may now be granted shore leave if guarantees are given that they will not desert. Chinese Counsul General Lee (left) greets a Chinese seaman of the crew of a British freighter in New York. Lee met the men on arrival and explained the rules under which, for the first time in warring America, they were permitted ashore during their ship's stay in port

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First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese seamen on United Nations' vessels may now obtain shore leave in American ports. Heretofore, because of the large number of desertions by Chinese crew members, alien seamen of Chinese nationality have been detained on board when their ships touched American ports. As a result of conferences between representatives of the Chinese Embassy, the Recruitment and Manning Organization of War Shipping Administration, and the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, Chinese seamen may now be granted shore leave if guarantees are given that they will not desert. Chinese messboy leaving a British ship for his first visit ashore to see his countrymen in America

First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese s...

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First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese seamen on United Nations' vessels may now obtain shore leave in American ports. Heretofore, because of the large number of desertions by Chinese crew members, alien seamen of Chinese nationality have been detained on board when their ships touched American ports. As a result of conferences between representatives of the Chinese Embassy, the Recruitment and Manning Organization of War Shipping Administration, and the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, Chinese seamen may now be granted shore leave if guarantees are given that they will not desert. Chinese Counsul General Lee (holding hat) greeting  one of his countrymen from the crew of a British vessel in New York. Lee met the men on arrival and explained the rules under which, for the first time in warring America, they were permitted ashore during their ship's stay in port

First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese s...

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First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese seamen on United Nations' vessels may now obtain shore leave in American ports. Heretofore, because of the large number of desertions by Chinese crew members, alien seamen of Chinese nationality have been detained on board when their ships touched American ports. As a result of conferences between representatives of the Chinese Embassy, the Recruitment and Manning Organization of War Shipping Administration, and the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, Chinese seamen may now be granted shore leave if guarantees are given that they will not desert. Lee Ah Ding, Chinese seaman from the crew of a British cargo boat, is shown outside the gates of the dock getting his first glimpse of wartime America from the inside

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First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese seamen on United Nations' vessels may now obtain shore leave in American ports. Heretofore, because of the large number of desertions by Chinese crew members, alien seamen of Chinese nationality have been detained on board when their ships touched American ports. As a result of conferences between representatives of the Chinese Embassy, the Recruitment and Manning Organization of War Shipping Administration, and the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, Chinese seamen may now be granted shore leave if guarantees are given that they will not desert. East meets West. Left to right: Coast Guardsman Vincent Pope, Bronx, New York; Coast Guardsman George Gilpin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Lee Ah Ding and Yee Chee Ching, Chinese seamen from a British freighter, meet at South Ferry, New York City. Lee and Yee are two of the first Chinese granted shore leave in an American port since this country entered the war

First Chinese seamen granted shore leave in wartime America. Chinese s...

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Selected Emigration Trends Immigration into the United States 1820-1924, Percentage of Total Immigrants from Specified Areas

Selected Emigration Trends Immigration into the United States 1820-192...

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Selected Emigration Trends, Immigration into the United States from Europe, 1820-1924
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