Ellis Island Collection (page 3)

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, 1906. Portrait of a woman from Italy at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1906

ELLIS ISLAND: BOYS, c1910. Portrait of boys from Scotland at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, 1911. Portrait of a woman from Guadeloupe at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1911

ELLIS ISLAND: GIRL, 1906. Portrait of a girl from Alsace-Lorraine at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1906

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, c1905. Portrait of Wilhelm Schleich, a Bavarian miner at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1905

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, c1915. Portrait of a Dutch woman at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1915

ELLIS ISLAND: MAN, 1911. Portrait of a German stowaway at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1911

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1984. Detail of the torch on the Statue of Liberty, overlooking New York Harbor. Photograph, 1986

ELLIS ISLAND, 1986. Detail of the tower of the Ellis Island Ferry Building. Photograph, 1986

ELLIS ISLAND: DINING HALL. Immigrants who are awaiting approval of their entrance into the United States, crowded into the dining hall at Ellis Island for lunch. Photograph, 1923

ELLIS ISLAND: IMMIGRANTS. A Finnish stowaway detained at Ellis Island. Photograph by Lewis Hine, early 20th century

ELLIS ISLAND: IMMIGRANTS. An Armenian Jew at Ellis Island. Photograph by Lewis Hine, c1905

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. A group of Italian men and boys at Ellis Island: photographed in 1905 by Lewis W. Hine

ELLIS ISLAND: IMMIGRANTS, 1905. An Italian mother and child; photographed by Lewis W. Hine

ELLIS ISLAND, 1923. Immigrants in the dining hall at Ellis Island. Photograph, 1923

ELLIS ISLAND: DORMITORY. Sleeping quarters for immigrants awaiting approval at Ellis Island. Photograph, 1923

ELLIS ISLAND: EXAMINATION. A doctor and nurse examining a baby in a hospital at Ellis Island. Photograph, 1923

ELLIS ISLAND: TEST, c1923. A potential immigrant doing a puzzle as part of a mental examination at Ellis Island, in order to be admitted into the United States. Photograph, c1923

ELLIS ISLAND: MILKMAN, 1925. A milkman pouring milk for a young French immigrant detained at Ellis Island, awaiting deportation. Photograph, 1925

ELLIS ISLAND FERRY, c1920. The ferry taking immigrants from Ellis Island to lower Manhattan, passing the Statue of Liberty, c1920

IMMIGRATION: QUOTAS, 1923. A group of would-be immigrants, rejected because of the new national quotas, are taken from Ellis Island to a ship to be returned to Europe, 2 May 1923

IMMIGRANTS, c1920. Their first moment on American soil. A group of European immigrants just off the boat from Ellis Island, c1920

ELLIS ISLAND: KITCHEN. A kitchen at Ellis Island, the immigration station in New York Harbor, c1920

ELLIS ISLAND, c1923. Italian men from the steerage section of the liner Conte Rosso rushing to be included in the restricted immigration quota, catch a glimpse of New York, c1923

ELLIS ISLAND: DORMITORY. New dormitory for women and children at Ellis Island. Photograph, August 1925

ELLIS ISLAND, POST 1924. The Great Hall at the immigration station in New York Harbor, used, after 1924, as the main detention room for immigrants held for investigation

ELLIS ISLAND: DINNER, 1920s. Immigrants being served 25 cent dinners at Ellis Island, the immigration station in New York Harbor, early 1920s

ELLIS ISLAND: MILKMAN, 1925. Distribution of milk among immigrant women and children who are detained at Ellis Island, awaiting deportation. Photograph, 1925

ELLIS ISLAND, c1920. Aerial view of Ellis Island in New York Harbor. Photograph, c1920

ELLIS ISLAND: REGISTRY ROOM. Newly arrived immigrants in the registry room at Ellis Island, waiting for approval to enter the United States. Photograph, c1923

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. A family of immigrants at Ellis Island. Photograph, c1923

ELLIS ISLAND LANDING CARD. Back of a landing card with instructions to display it, issued to an immigrant arriving at Ellis Island on a Red Star Line ship in 1923

ELLIS ISLAND LANDING CARD. Front of a landing card issued to an immigrant arriving at Ellis Island on a Red Star Line ship in 1923

ELLIS ISLAND: IMMIGRANTS. Immigrants being served sandwiches and milk. Photograph by Lewis Hine at Ellis Island, New York, c1920

GERMAN IMMIGRANTS, 1920. A formal portrait of German or Scandinavian immigrants taken, c1920, by Lewis Hine at Ellis Island, New York

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. Social worker Lillian Wheeler giving an immigrant child a bath at Ellis Island under the eyes of his mother, c1922

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. An Armenian Jew at Ellis Island: photographed by Lewis Hine, c1924

GERMAN IMMIGRANTS, 1920. German immigrants in a dining hall. Photograph by Lewis Hine at Ellis Island, New York, c1920

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. An immigrant woman at Ellis Island. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1926

RUSSIAN JEWISH IMMIGRANT. A young Russian Jewish woman photographed by Lewis Hine, upon her arrival at Ellis Island, New York City, 1905. Oil over a photograph

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. In the dining hall: oil over a photograph, c1900

IMMIGRANTS: 1913. Federal medical inspector examining the eyes of immigrants at Ellis Island in 1913. Oil over a photograph

EUROPEAN IMMIGRANTS, 1902. European immigrants on the deck of a ship arriving at New York Harbor, 1902. Oil over a photograph

Statue of Liberty, from The Graphic, 27th November 1875 (engraving)
XJF268684 Statue of Liberty, from The Graphic, 27th November 1875 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

New York - Welcome to the land of freedom - An ocean steamer passing the Statue of
BAL111682 New York - Welcome to the land of freedom - An ocean steamer passing the Statue of Liberty - scene on the steerage deck, illustration from Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper

American national flag, view from Ellis Island towards the skyline of Manhattan in the fog, New York, USA, North America

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"Ellis Island: A Gateway to Hope and Dreams" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where Ellis Island served as a beacon of hope for millions of immigrants seeking a better life in the United States. This captivating image captures the essence of that era, with oil brushstrokes delicately enhancing a photograph from around 1920. As we delve into this collection, we encounter faces filled with anticipation and uncertainty. In one portrait from 1906, a Ruthenian woman's eyes reflect both her homeland's rich heritage and her aspirations for a brighter future. Perhaps she hailed from Ukraine or Belarus, carrying dreams woven within her cultural tapestry. Trunks piled high at Ellis Island tell tales of journeys undertaken by those debarking for New York City. These humble suitcases hold cherished possessions and symbolize the courage it took to leave behind everything familiar in pursuit of new opportunities. The immigrant waiting-room scene circa 1900 reveals an atmosphere charged with emotions - anxiety mingling with excitement as families anxiously await their turn for inspection. Here, diverse cultures converge under one roof, forming an intricate mosaic that would shape America's identity forever. In another poignant snapshot from approximately 1910, we witness a Dutch mother standing proudly alongside her two daughters. Their expressions radiate determination and resilience; they are ready to embrace their new home while preserving their roots. Italian immigrants arrive on Ellis Island aboard the S. S. , capturing yet another chapter in this island's history. The year is 1921 - amidst bustling crowds and towering buildings on Manhattan's horizon; these newcomers carry dreams passed down through generations. A Dutch family poses against the backdrop in yet another timeless photograph taken around 1910. They stand united as they embark on their American journey together – hopeful pioneers forging ahead into uncharted territories. These images transport us back to an era when Ellis Island stood tall as America’s gateway to opportunity.