William Williams documents Ellis Island immigrants / by Rebecca Rowell ; content consultant, Vincent J. Cannato, associate professor of history, University of Massachusetts, Boston.
| Author/creator | Rowell, Rebecca |
| Other author | Cannato, Vincent J., 1967- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018] |
| Description | 112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 x 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Ellis Island immigrants |
| Series | Defining images Defining images. ^A1355394 |
| Contents | Taking charge -- Immigration to America -- The journey to Ellis Island -- Island of hope, island of tears -- Detained, deported -- The workers of Ellis Island -- Interim and return -- Ellis Island after Williams. |
| Abstract | William Williams Documents Ellis Island Immigrants considers the work of Ellis Island commissioner William Williams as he collected photos recording the history of the immigration facility and those who passed through its doors in the early 1900s. Using many stunning, full-page photos, it examines Williams' role in executing US immigration policy during this pivotal time in American history. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016962122 |
| ISBN | 1532110189 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 9781532110184 (library binding) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |