Title:
William Williams documents : Ellis Island immigrants / by Rebecca Rowell ; content consultant, Vincent J. Cannato, associate professor of history, University of Massachusetts, Boston.
ISBN:
9781532110184
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Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018]
©2018
Physical Description:
112 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 25 cm.
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.
Summary:
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.
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Interest grade level:
789Y.
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1030L Lexile
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OCLC Number:
on1003796616
Availability:
Lakeville - Heritage~1
