This true story is from my immigrant oral histories collection when i was researching for my historical novel, guardians of the gate, about ellis island in the 1890s. Peter m coan from 1892 to 1954, ellis island processed 12 million. One of the first things that people saw on arrival on ellis island was the statue of liberty, which had stood in the harbour since 1886. Americas new immigrants in their own wordsfrom ellis island to the present by peter morton coan prometheus books, 379 pp. Produced in cooperation with the ellis island research foundation, ellis island interviews collects the oral histories of more than men and women from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Ellis island facts ellis island for kids dk find out. The most famous processing station was ellis island in new york harbor, open from 1892 until 1954. The main topic is a transcript of the testimony of a young woman, marge glasgow from scotland, at her arrival at ellis island in. One interesting aspect of more than just a shrineellis island was mary gordons choice of a wavering tone throughout the piece. Coan has organized the book by decades so that readers can easily find the time period most relevant to their experience or that of family members. Immigrants tell their stories in their own words by peter morton coan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Since 1973, the ellis island oral history project has been dedicated to preserving the firsthand recollections of immigrants who passed through the ellis island immigration station between 1892 and 1954 and the employees who worked there. Americas new immigrants in their own words from ellis island to the present is a fabulous book and should be a book that each and every student in the united states be required to read before graduating from high school.
This book is a testament to their courage and perseverance. Peter morton coan has collected some great interviews with people who went through ellis island. Before entering america, immigrants had to be processed and undergo tests. The main topic is a transcript of the testimony of a young woman, marge glasgow from scotland, at her arrival at ellis island in 1992, at the age of fifteen. Jan 01, 1997 ellis island interviews the history of ellis island, journals and commentary of several employees 18921954 and a 7 part regional division with photographs and nation by nation 18 nations personal stories of the immigrant experience. Ellis island interviews is his third nonfiction bo. There once was a worlda 900 year chronicle of elsyshok. Correa is available at in several formats for your ereader.
Each region is stand alone and the book can be leisurely read. Books listed were recently received in the ahr office. Good to pick up at your leisure and be able to read one or several interviews in completion. Immigration bureau and the phs, conducted their business out of ellis island. From 1892 to 1954, ellis island processed 12 million immigrants. Ellis island is located in the upper bay just off the new jersey coast, within the shadow of. When mentioning island, it often brings to mind the statue of liberty, which many believe both to be located on the same island. Jan 01, 2011 peter morton coan s book, toward a better life.
Ellis island ellis island was the door to america which was opened on january 1st, 1892. Peter m coan from 1892 to 1954, ellis island processed 12 million immigrants. From 1892 to 1954, over twelve million immigrants entered the united states through the portal of ellis island, a small island in new york harbor. Pdf free download ellis island interviews peter morton coan download online. Produced in cooperation with the ellis island research foundation, ellis island interviews collects the oral histories of more than. The first part covers the ellis island era, the second part americas new immigrantsfrom the closing of ellis island in 1955 to the present. The full recordings are available online for free at. In their own words by peter morton coan fantastic book with real life stories told by the immigrants. Americas new immi grants in their own words from ellis island to the. Snippits of living history ellis island interviews. Motto words chosen to express the goals or ideals of a group or nation. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Jan 26, 2018 when mentioning island, it often brings to mind the statue of liberty, which many believe both to be located on the same island.
Download ellis island interviews peter morton coan download online. Ellis island interviews by peter coan overdrive rakuten. It was a major immigration station for the united states from 1892 to 1943. The statue welcomed millions of immigrants entering new york harbor on their way to ellis. My grandparents came through ellis island so this was a page turner for me. Peter morton coan, former managing editor of boating world magazine and executive editor of world tennis magazine, is the author of the critically acclaimed biography taxi. An eyeopening account to educate or remind folks of what it was like to enter this country legally as an immigrant at the beginning of the twentieth century. Sep 22, 2010 in the 1970s, the national park service began taping immigrants memories of the ocean crossing, their reasons for immigration and tales of everyday life in their country of origin. Immigrant oral history excerpts from ellis island ancestry.
In their own words kindle edition by coan, peter morton. Ellis island interviews is his third nonfiction book. Even more stories wash ashore in peter morton coans toward a better life. In their own words and millions of other books are available for amazon. Bibliography ellis island part of statue of liberty. It was at ellis island that his name was changed from usher to. It has been part of the statue of liberty since 1965. The result of diligent research, intensive interviewing and careful editing, the ellis island interviews in their own words is a historical treasure trove. Voices from the last wave of russian immigrants ellis island series by dennis shasha and marina shron jun 2002. While this can sometimes be seen as inconsistent, gordons does a great job of it.
Immigrants came here from their countries to stay in ours. Peter morton coan, author of ellis island interviews. Liz ellis interviews netball australias ceo kate palmer on sydney winning the 2015 wnc bid. In the tradition of studs turkel, editor peter morton coan has compiled dozens of interviews depicting the ellis island immigration experience. Sep 22, 2010 5 immigrants recall their ocean crossing and arrival at ellis island and other u. In their own words by peter morton coan 19971003 on. Listen to five excerpts from a collection of more than 1,700 audio recordings of immigrants who arrived on ellis island and other american ports. Immigration reading list, 121411 center for immigration. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ellis island interviews.
An interesting collection of interviews of immigrants on their experiences at ellis islandand also interviews of former ellis island employees is peter morton coans ellis islandinterviews. Oral histories for your classroom ellis island part of. My curriculum unit will focus on immigration and three significant waves of immigration. Ellis island by joseph bruchac beyond the red brick of ellis island where the two slovak children who became my grandparents waited the long days of quarantine, after leaving the sickness, the old empires of europe, a circle line ship slips easily on its way to the island of the tall woman, green as dreams of forests and meadows waiting for those whod worked a thousand years yet never owned.
Assign the family interview sheet appendix b as homework. C53 1997 the life real life book writing tips bob hope ellis island page turner history books learn to read nonfiction books the gates by john connolly 1439172633 9781439172636. May 12, 2016 12 nonfiction books about immigration. Coan takes readers on an emotional tour of ellis island with this elaborate, readable collection of interviews. Ellis island and the significance of the statue of liberty. Religious persecution, political strife, unemployment, family connections, the lure of. Immigrants tell their stories in their own words, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site. Americas new immigrants in their own words from ellis island to the present by peter. Immigrants tell their stories in their own words, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. One of hollywoods most prominent figures, she founded united artists film company in 1919 with charlie chaplin. The following audio clips with accompanying transcripts have been specifically selected to be useful in your classroom, either as part of a lesson plan from this. Peter morton coan author of ellis island interviews. Americas new immigrants in their own wordsfrom ellis island to the present.
Her transition from serious to personal allows audiences to understand the importance of the issue. Yet others look toward a new american dream with less focus on financial gain and more. Ellis island an illustrated history of the immigrant experience. Ask your 5th grader to give answers about his own life, and he can guess whether he would be let into the u.
Others say that the american dream is beyond the grasp of the working poor who must work two jobs to insure their familys survival. Contains transcripts of interviews with over one hundred of the last surviving immigrants who came through ellis island to america, and includes conversations with six employees of the island in which they discuss their duties and experiences. The stories of these last original surviving immigrants are enhanced by more than 60 photographs, many never before published. Mcgs resources by title for complete bibliographic information please refer to the multicultural and gender studies resources by author texas state universitysan marcos college of liberal arts center for multicultural and gender studies updated september 27, 2010 hispanic american multicultural. Topic citizenship coast guard guarding enemy ali customs from old country first impressions of america happy to come to america learning a new language long stay on ellis island meals on ellis island medical exam new career in america new home reasons for coming to america religion school in america school on ellis island songs from the old. To tell their stories, peter morton coan lets the immigrants speak for themselves. In their own words 1997, by peter morton coan the american dream. When immigrants came through ellis island, they had to answer questions about their past, and some were sent back to their home country. Over the years, the project has grown to include approximately 1900 interviews. Americas new immigrants in their own wordsfrom ellis island to the present is a fabulous book and. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Teaching family history research to adults and children. Ellis island interviews by peter morton coan toward a better life. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Americas new immigrants in their own words from ellis island to the present. In their own words by peter morton coan online at alibris. Peter morton coan, editor, ellis island interviews. Immigration coming to america core knowledge foundation. The book is divided by region, and understandably he seems to have gotten the most material out of western and eastern europe.
From 1892 until the 1954 closing of the federal governments immigration station in new york harbor, more than 12 million immigrants were processed at ellis island. More than just a shrine ellis island by mary gordon. Like the statue of liberty who lifts her lamp nearby, ellis island symbolizes the hope, the promise, and the dreams of freedom and opportunity that lure impoverished and persecuted immigrants to seek. This collection of oral history excerpts is from the ellis island oral history collection, which includes approximately 2,000 full interviews. Gender and medical inspections at ellis island publishing. The student listens and speaks to gain knowledge of hisher own culture, the culture of others. Immigrants tell their stories in their own words peter morton coan on. More than a third of all americans can trace their family history back to ellis island. The statue welcomed millions of immigrants entering new york harbor on their way to ellis island. Because of the emotional level in his narrationeven when. In the 1970s, the national park service began taping immigrants memories of the ocean crossing, their reasons for immigration and tales of everyday life in their country of origin. Ellis island interviews immigrants tell their stories in. Americas new immigrants in their own wordsfrom ellis island to the present by peter m.
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