Immigrants Collection (#9)

Italian immigrants in New York City, 1890s
Mulberry Street, center of the Italian immigrant neighborhood in New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Vaccine Vaccinating Vaccination Smallpox 19th Century
New York City health officers vaccinating Russian and Polish immigrants against smallpox at the quarantine station. Some are objecting

German Settlement 19th Century Settlers Farm
A German settlement in 19th century America. After a work by F.J. Schreiber

Wentworth Street Whitechapel Poverty Poverty Stricken
Wentworth Street, Whitechapel. Wentworth Street was amongst the most poverty stricken and crowded in Whitechapel at the time Dore visited London

A newly arrived European immigrant and his family carrying all their belongings walk through the streets of New York. After a work published in the 1870 s

A ship with immigrant passengers of many nationalities passing the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York harbour, United States of America

Maalek Hachamisha 2 kilometers W Anavim Group
Maalek Hachamisha (2 kilometers W. of Anavim) Group of colonials, immigrants. 1939, Israel, Ma╩╗aleh ha-ß©ñamishah, Ma╩╗Aleh Ha-ß©ñamishah

Jewish colonies settlements Tel Aviv Immigrants
Jewish colonies and settlements. Tel Aviv. Immigrants first home in Palestine. 1920, Israel, Tel Aviv

King Frederick William I Of Prussia, 1688 To 1740, Meets Immigrants Who Are Leaving Salzburg To Settle In Prussia, Where He Has Offered Them Land. From Das Evangelium In Der Berfolgung

The Pledge Of Allegiance And An American Flag

Hungarian Refugees at Donington Hall

Hungarian Refugees She speaks no Hungarian; they speak no English. But the admiration in her eyes and the thanks in theirs break such barriers

Hungarian Refugees The wives of industrial executives sewing along miles of curtain material

Hungarian Refugees Refugees sing around a piano in a great common room

Hungarian Refugees Four young men from Budapest spent their first night in the Midlands having a lesson in English from 18 year old student, Mary Owen

Hungarian Refugees Three girl guides stand at the sign post for Hungarian Refugees at Castle Donington

Inspection of immigrants at Ellis Island, America
Immigrants are inspected at Ellis Island, America

Emigration of the Russian Jews from Liverpool
Emigration of the Russian Jews - the doctor examining steerage passengers before their departure from Liverpool. A scene on board the Guion liner Wisconsin, in the Mersey. Date: 1891

Immigrants Approaching Statue of Liberty
Immigrants view the Statue of Liberty while entering New York harbor aboard an ocean liner en route to Ellis Island, New York City, 1910s. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Getty Images)

1940s Britain full agreement has been reached between the British Legion and the
Full agreement has been reached between the British Legion and the Australian Returning Soldiers League on a long-term joint migration scheme

Tenement housing, New York City, 1912 C016 / 2550
Tenement housing, New York City, USA. This tenement block is 260 to 268 Elizabeth Street, a street in Manhattan, New York City, USA

Syrian immigrants in New York City, 1890s
Syrian neighborhood on Washington Street, New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

South Africa - Transvaal - Chinese Coolies in a Compound

Tailors Sweat Shop, East End of London, 1904
Engraving showing a dark, cramped tailors sweat shop with Jewish immigrants sewing at a bench or asleep in beds in same room, London, 1904

Italian Father / Daughter
A proud Italian father with his pretty daughter, immigrants to Britain, living in the Italian community area of Saffron Hill, near Farringdon, London EC1

Chinese Immigrants
Chinese labour imported into Guadeloupe

USA - Ellis Island and Immigration Station - Ellis Island and Immigration Station. From 1892 to 1954, over twelve million immigrants entered the United States through the portal of Ellis Island

United States. 19th century. Union Pacific Company. Railway Station. Engraving in the newspaper Frank Leslies in 1869. Colored

American Steamship 1920S
An American passenger steamship, possibly at New York Harbour, U.S.A. Date: 1920s

Swearing in a new American citizen, New York

New York City, USA - Ellis Island. Date: circa 1910s

Immigrants arrive in Ellis Island, America

Steerage passengers on an emigrant ship, a family
A family group of steerage passengers on an emigrant ship out of Liverpool to New York, 1896. The journey began in London with an emigrant train from Euston to Liverpool. Date: 1896

Steerage passengers on an emigrant ship out of Liverpool to New York, 1896. Young emigrants working their passage and chatting

Steerage passengers, working ones way out
Steerage passengers on an emigrant ship out of Liverpool to New York, 1896, working their passage to America. The journey began for these emigrants in London with an emigrant train from Euston to

Steerage passengers on an emigrant ship, outside cabins
Steerage passengers on an emigrant ship out of Liverpool to New York, 1896, huddled on deck outside the cabins. The journey began for these emigrants to America in London with an emigrant train

Romany Gypsies with Tepee Tent and Caravans - Wagons
Romany Gypsies with Tepee Tent and Caravans/Wagons, England. Captioned: Alien Immigrants Date: 1906

Irish emigrants on the deck of a ship. The picture is published with reference to a dreadful collision on the Mersey between two steamers, The Sea Nymph and the Rambler

Italian bread peddlers, Mulberry St. New York, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
XOS862642 Italian bread peddlers, Mulberry St. New York, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: ); American, out of copyright

Landed at Demerara, Guyana, South America, East Indian Immigrants, Engraving 1884

Landed at Demerara, South America, Guyana, South America, East Indian Immigrants, Engraving 1884

The Fugitives or The Emigrants, c. 1849-50 (oil on panel)
XIR238748 The Fugitives or The Emigrants, c.1849-50 (oil on panel) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 16.2x28.7 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

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Journeying across oceans, immigrants have shaped the fabric of our world. From Jamaicans on board the Empire Windrush in 1948 to young North Africans dancing on the Paris Quais, their stories are etched into history. In the East End of London, Jewish children found solace amidst adversity, while Limehouse Chinatown thrived with its vibrant community. The MV Empire Windrush symbolized hope and new beginnings for those seeking a better life. Crossing divides and braving challenges, thirsty trappers rushed towards rivers in search of opportunity in 1837. Coffee houses became meeting grounds where Russian Jews found camaraderie in England's embrace. Little Italy emerged as a bustling neighborhood in New York City, capturing the dreams and aspirations of Italian immigrants around 1890. Even amidst vast landscapes like Canada's backwoods, Sundays were filled with immigrant voices echoing tales from distant lands. Arrivals by German boats brought diverse cultures together under one roof. Immigrants embody resilience and determination as they navigate unfamiliar territories to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Their contributions enrich societies worldwide, weaving a tapestry that celebrates diversity and cultural exchange. Let us cherish these brave souls who dared to venture beyond borders - their legacy is an enduring testament to human spirit.