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Ellis Island Closed Until Further Notice
As of June 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 6th Grade through 8th 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?
From 1910 to 1940, the Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco Bay processed approximately 1 million Asian immigrants entering into the US, leading to it sometimes being referred to as "The Ellis Island of the West". Due to the restrictions of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, many immigrants spent years on the island, waiting for entry. Access to the island is by private boat or public ferry from San Francisco, Tiburon or Vallejo. Ferry services are reduced during the winter. More...