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Ellis Island Closed Until Further Notice
As of May 2013: Due to the conditions caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum will be closed until further notice. A projected reopening date has not yet been established, follow our twitter account for updates. More »
Materials for 3rd Grade through 5th Grade
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About Ellis Island: Ellis Island Statistics (Immigration Statistics 1892 to 1924 by Nationality) Chief U.S. Immigration Receiving Stations 1921
Medical and Legal Testing at Ellis Island: Medical Inspection at Ellis Island Medical Symbols at Ellis Island The Legal Inspection (The Ship Manifest)
The Naturalization Test and Citizenship: The Former Naturalization Test
Immigration Statistics and American Census Information: Immigration and Naturalization Service Statistics 1892-1924 Ethnicity Statistics (Breakdown by Nationality of All Immigrants 1899-1931) The United States Census from 1900-2000 U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Did You Know?
Although most immigrants processed at Ellis Island stayed between three and five hours, about 20% stayed overnight in dormitory rooms until their cases could be cleared. Many immigrants found these accommodations a big improvement over the severe conditions of traveling to America in "steerage".