Ranger Stories   /     RS03: Journey Through Ellis Island

Description

Over 40 percent of Americans can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. What did these forebears feel, a century ago, as they sat in the Great Hall of the storied immigration station, waiting to learn their fate? National Park Service Ranger Charles Walker recreates the experience for you. For historical pictures and information about Ellis Island today, visit: nyharborparks.org/podcasts/rs-ellis.html.

Summary

Over 40 percent of Americans can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. What did these forebears feel, a century ago, as they sat in the Great Hall of the storied immigration station, waiting to learn their fate? National Park Service Ranger Charles Walker recreates the experience for you. For historical pictures and information about Ellis Island today, visit: nyharborparks.org/podcasts/rs-ellis.html.

Subtitle
The immigrant experience
Duration
5:57
Publishing date
2008-06-14 20:00
Contributors
  National Parks of New York Harbor
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Enclosures
http://www.nyharborparks.org/podcasts/ranger_stories_03.mp3
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