Ewen, Elizabeth
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The Immigrant Experience / produced by Beth Friend, Nina Mende and Gail Pellett. (Episode 2 of 3)
Examination of the most intensive period of immigration to the United States, 1890-1920. The historical context, why people left the old country, the trip to New York City, getting processed at Ellis Island and first reactions to arriving. Interview with Liz Ewen, who teaches American history at Old Westbury College; variety of short interviews with…
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The Immigrant Experience / produced by Beth Friend, Nina Mende and Gail Pellett
Examination of the most intensive period of immigration to the United States, 1890-1920. The historical context, why people left the old country, the trip to New York City, getting processed at Ellis Island and first reactions to arriving. Interview with Liz Ewen, who teaches American history at Old Westbury College; variety of short interviews with…