| Series |
American crossroads ; 28
American crossroads 28. ^A394740
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| Contents |
First impressions : Chinese exclusion and the introduction of immigration documentation, 1875-1909 -- Photographic paper sons : resisting immigration identity documentation, 1893-1943 -- Ellis Island as an observation station : spectacle and inspection, 1892-1924 -- Ellis Island as a photo studio : the honorific ethnographic image, 1904-26 -- The imaginary line : passing and passports on the Mexican-U.S. border, 1906-17 -- The dividing line : documentation on the Mexican-U.S. border, 1917-34. |
| Summary |
In the late 19th century, photography became a central tool of U.S. immigration policy. This book explores the history of immigration through the prism of visual culture, discussing the purpose & meaning of visual images in this context. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-306) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008049350 |
| ISBN | 9780520252974 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0520252977 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780520252981 (paper : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0520252985 (paper : alk. paper) |
