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 the immigrants themselves: Italian, English, Jewish, etc. Includes music, letters, readings, reports. Produced by Beth Friend, Nina Mende and Gail Pellett.
|This recording was formerly cataloged as BC2685B and described in PBCoreTitle field as (Part 2 of 2). Episode 3 in this series is missing.
This recording was formerly cataloged as BC2685A and described in PBCoreTitle field as (Part 1 of 2). Episode 3 in this series is missing. – See more at: http://pacificaradioarchives.org/recording/bc268501#sthash.GAnHA7r6.dpuf
This recording was formerly cataloged as BC2685A and described in PBCoreTitle field as (Part 1 of 2). Episode 3 in this series is missing. – See more at: http://pacificaradioarchives.org/recording/bc268501#sthash.GAnHA7r6.dpuf
The Immigrant Experience / produced by Beth Friend, Nina Mende and Gail Pellett. (Episode 2 of 3)
PRA Archive #:
BC2685.02
Date Recorded On:
Date Broadcast On:
WBAI, 13 January, 1976.
Item Duration:
Total Duration (All Reels):
Station: WBAI
View Folio: WBAI Folio, January 1976
Item: The Immigrant Experience / produced by Beth Friend, Nina Mende and Gail Pellett. (Episode 2 of 3)
Contributors:
Producer: Beth Friend
Producer: Nina Mende
Producer: Gail Pellett
Asset Type: Item
Distributor: Distributor
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