Immigration and emigration — United States.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • North of the border / produced by Claire Schoen.

    Examination of El Salvadorian refugees who live illegally in the United States.|NORTH OF THE BORDER / produced by Claire Schoen. – SERIES: Voices in exile| no. 2. – Examination of El Salvadorian refugees who live illegally in the United States. – RECORDED: Fine Line Productions.

  • Immigrant realities : open borders / Ruben Martinez.

    Talk by author and columnist Ruben Martinez, on immigration and his personal perspective concerning: open borders, mass immigration, and the legalization of immigrants. He criticizes opponents of free flow immigration (such as Congressman Dana Rohrbacher and Governor Pete Wilson). He goes on to trace a brief history of L.A.’s Red Car mass transit system, class…

  • International institute / interviews by Mario Casetta.

    Staff of the organization formed to aid emigrants discuss their efforts to bring foreigners into the United States.

  • Vietnamese deportees / produced by Jim Berland.

    Two South Vietnamese students who are threatened with deportation discuss their request for political asylum.

  • How, when, and why they came / produced by Colin Edwards.

    Documentary on Chicano motives for living in the Southwestern United States.|HOW, WHEN, AND WHY THEY CAME / produced by Colin Edwards. – SERIES: Californians of Mexican descent| no. 1 – Documentary on Chicano motives for living in the Southwestern United States. – BROADCAST: KPFA, 1 May 1963.

  • Crossroads / produced by Elizabeth Perez-Luna.

    Ongoing weekly radio newsmagazine focusing upon minority issues and broader issues from a minority perspective. Produced by independent producers and includes commentaries and reviews by established critics, artists, and writers.|CROSSROADS / produced by Elizabeth Perez-Luna. – Ongoing weekly radio newsmagazine focusing upon minority issues and broader issues from a minority perspective. Produced by independent producers…

  • Crossroads / produced by Elizabeth Perez-Luna.

    Ongoing weekly radio newsmagazine focusing upon minority issues and broader issues from a minority perspective. Produced by independent producers and includes commentaries and reviews by established critics, artists, and writers.|CROSSROADS / produced by Elizabeth Perez-Luna. – Ongoing weekly radio newsmagazine focusing upon minority issues and broader issues from a minority perspective. Produced by independent producers…