Immigrants — Personal narratives.

  • First generation / June Namias interviewed by Nelly Burlingham

    Nelly Burlingham speaks with June Namias about her recent book “First generation: in the words of 20th century immigrants” (Beacon Press, 1978). Contains excerpts from taped oral history interviews that Namias conducted and used to compile her book. Produced by Nelly Burlingham with technical assistance from David Metzger. Program contains frank language so needs a…

  • 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…

  • Here everything is different / produced by Tatiana Schreiber and Ana Luisa Delgado.

    Radio series which brings the hopes, values and opinions of recent immigrant women into public awareness.|HERE EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT / produced by Tatiana Schreiber and Ana Luisa Delgado. SERIES: Other colors : stories of women immigrants| no. 2 – Radio series which brings the hopes, values and opinons of recent immigrant women into public awareness.…