Immigrant Collection (#26)

ROMANIAN IMMIGRANTS, 1892. Sketch done at the original immigrant building at Ellis Island, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1892

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. Immigrants waiting to be processed at Castle Garden, New York. Wood engraving, 1889 after a painting, 1884, by Charles F. Ulrich

KANSAS LAND OFFICE, 1874. Contemporary American wood engraving

NAST: CHEAP LABOR CARTOON. The new comet - a phenomenon now visible in all parts of the United States. American cartoon, 1870

RUSSIAN IMMIGRANTS, 1882. Jewish immigrants from Russia, recently arrived at New York City, leaving the immigration station at Castle Garden. Wood engraving, 1882

MORMON IMMIGRANTS, 1878. Mormon immigrants from Europe being processed at Castle Garden, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1878

NEW YORK: IMMIGRANTS, 1891. Immigrants at the Barge Office at the Battery on the tip of Manhattan, where more than 400, 000 immigrants were processed in 1891

NEW YORK: IMMIGRANTS, 1891. Some of the more than 400, 000 immigrants processed in 1891 at the Barge Office at the Battery on the tip of Manhattan

EMIGRANTS IN KANSAS, 1874. A resting stop for emigrants near Wichita, Kansas. Wood engraving, 1874

TENEMENT LIFE, 1871. Eviction of tenants from a tenement house in New York City, 1871. Contemporary American wood engraving

CALIFORNIA: RAISIN CURING. Raisin-curing in California by Chinese labor. Wood engraving, 1891

EMIGRANTS, 1874. Emigrants to the American West crossing Arkansas in winter. Wood enraving, American, 1874

IMMIGRANTS: CHINESE, 1875. A Chinese rag pickers house in Dupont Street, San Francisco, California. Wood engraving, American, 1875

BLACK EMIGRANTS, 1867. Black emigrants on the deck of a steamer bound for New York from Richmond, Virginia, 1867. Contemporary American wood engraving

NEW YORK: RAG-PICKER, 1870. A German immigrant rag-picker passes a policeman in a New York City street: wood engraving, American, 1870

PACKET SHIP, 1850. The American Black Ball Lines packet, Isaac Webb, built 1850, for scheduled mail and passenger service betweeen New York and Liverpool, England, leaving New York Harbor

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1850. Embarking at Liverpool for America. Wood engraving, English, 1850

COURSE OF EMPIRE, 1867. Railroads and settlers driving Native Americans farther west. Wood engraving, American, 1867

FRENCH IMMIGRANTS, 1889. A scene in the French quarter of New York City. Line engraving, 1889

ANTI-CHINESE RIOT, 1880. A Chinese man loses his pigtail during a race riot in Denver, Colorado in 1880. Contemporary American wood engraving

CHINESE IMMIGRANTS, 1879. A school for Chinese immigrants in New York City: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1879

IMMIGRANTS, CASTLE GARDEN. Interior of Castle Garden, New York, at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, the main arrival station for Europeans from 1855 to 1890. Wood engraving, 1871

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. / nNewly arrived immigrants enjoying their first Thanksgiving
IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. /nNewly arrived immigrants enjoying their first Thanksgiving dinner in the United States at Castle Garden, New York, 1884. Contemporary American wood engraving

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1851. Irish immigrants onboard a vessel heading for America: wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1851

IMMIGRATION: CITIZENSHIP. Prospective citizens of the United States being examined at New York City prior to becoming naturalized citizens. Wood engraving, 1868

GERMAN IMMIGRANTS, 1870. German immigrants leaving Chicago, Illinois, for Colfax, Colorado. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1870

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1850. The departure for America: wood engraving, English, 1850

NY GANG: DEAD RABBIT, 1857. A member of the New York Five Points gang, the Dead Rabbits. Color wood engraving, American, 1857

ANTI-IMMIGRANT CARTOON. Imported Duty Free. American cartoon by W. A. Rogers, 1888
ANTI-IMMIGRANT CARTOON. Imported Duty Free. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1888, attacking big business for hiring immigrants to keep wages low and break strikes

EMIGRANTS TO OHIO, 1789. Emigrants from east of the Allegheny Mountains arrive at a new settlement on the banks of the Ohio River, c1789: wood engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley

SETTLERs HOME, MISSISSIPPI. A settlers home on the Pascagoula River, Mississippi, c1830s: wood engraving, American, 1882

SWEDISH IMMIGRANTS, 1851. A party of Swedish immigrants, after landing in Boston, Massachusetts, from the Swedish brig Ambrosius, en route to the West. Wood engraving, American, 1851

DIVIDEND DAY, 1870. A scene at the Bowery Savings Bank in New York. Wood engraving, American, 1870

SAN FRANCISCO, 1850. Sansome Street at the beginning of the California Gold Rush. Line engraving, English, 1850

THOMAS HOOKER (1586-1647). American Congregational cleric. Hooker and his congregation emigrating to Connecticut in 1636. Wood engraving, 19th century

NORTH ADAMS, 1870. North Adams, a mill town in western Massachusetts, where in 1870, Chinese men were hired to replace striking shoe workers. Wood engraving, American, 1870

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1851. Departing at Cork aboard the steamships Nimrod and Athilone, bound for Liverpool, where they will switch to the trans-Atlantic steamships for the journey to America

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, c1855. The Lure of American Wages. Cartoon, c1855, suggesting the comparatively high wage rates paid in the United States stimulated immigration from Europe. Wood engraving, c1855

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1850. Irish passengers bound for America during roll-call on the ships quarter-deck: wood engraving, English, 1850

TRIBES OF ISRAEL, 721 B. C. Clan of Abrahamites Departing. The lost tribes of Israel leaving Northern Palestine for
TRIBES OF ISRAEL, 721 B.C. Clan of Abrahamites Departing. The lost tribes of Israel leaving Northern Palestine for Assyria in 721 B.C. Wood engraving, late 19th century

OHIO RIVER: EMIGRANTS. Emigrants from east of the Allegheny Mountains arrive at a new settlement on the banks of the Ohio River, c1789: wood engrving, 19th century

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1846. Irish passengers onboard the S. S. Sea Nymph, 1846
IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1846. Irish passengers onboard the S.S. Sea Nymph, 1846, delayed in their departure for America from Liverpool following a collision on the river Mersey with the S.S

IMMIGRANTS, NYC, c1880. Newly landed immigrants at Bowling Green, walking up Broadway from Castle Garden, New York City. Wood engraving, c1880

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. European immigrants landing on the wharf at Castle Garden, New York City, 1878

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1850. Roll call on the quarter deck of an emigrant ship. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1850

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1850. Searching for stowaways onboard a ship carrying Irish emigrants to the United States. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1850

CHINESE IMMIGRANTS, 1882. The Chinese Merchants Exchange at San Francisco. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1882

CHINATOWN, NYC, 1883. Owners and staff of a Chinese laundry pose for a strolling photographer. Line engraving, 1883, after A.B. Schults

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"Journeying Across Oceans: The Resilient Spirit of Immigrants" From the Jamaicans on board the Empire Windrush to Jewish children in the East End of London, immigrants have woven a rich tapestry of diversity and hope throughout history. They embarked on uncertain voyages, seeking new opportunities and dreams beyond their homelands. In 1869, Thomas Nast's Thanksgiving cartoon depicted Uncle Sam's inclusive dinner table, symbolizing America as a land that welcomed all. Ellis Island became an iconic gateway for millions of immigrants in the early 20th century, as captured by oil-painted photographs from around 1920. The MV Empire Windrush stands tall as a symbol of post-war immigration from the Caribbean to Britain. It carried those who sought better lives and contributed significantly to their adopted country's growth and culture. Steerage passengers braved treacherous journeys across oceans in the 1800s, fueled by determination and resilience. Joseph Keppler's pro-immigration cartoon from 1880 advocated for unrestricted immigration, highlighting America's foundation built upon diverse backgrounds. Even Australia embraced immigrants with open arms; an antique map showcases vignettes depicting its multicultural heritage alongside a kangaroo sleeping beneath its flag. Meanwhile, Ellis Island witnessed countless stories like that of a Ruthenian woman in 1906 – her portrait capturing both strength and vulnerability. Chinese immigrants played pivotal roles in constructing the transcontinental railroad - their hard work shaping America's infrastructure while facing immense challenges along the way. Through these glimpses into history, we honor those who left behind familiar shores to forge new paths filled with hopes and aspirations. Their legacies endure within our societies today – reminding us that unity lies not just within borders but also through embracing one another as fellow human beings.