Govs Library: Junior History Paper Topics: Immigration

From Our Library: Books on Immigration

Below are just some examples of the library's materials on immigration.

American Immigration Policy: 1924-1952 by Robert A. Divine
Call Number: 325.73 DIV
Publication Date: 1972-03-01
Coming to America by Katharine Emsden (Editor)
Call Number: REF 973.2 EMS
ISBN: 1878668234
Publication Date: 1993-06-01
A look at the lives of Russian, Lithuanian, Italian, Greek, Swedish, and Irish immigrants who passed through Ellis Island around the turn of the twentieth century.
Immigration by Dennis Wepman
Call Number: REF 325.73 WEP
ISBN: 0816039992
Publication Date: 2001-12-01
Colonists and immigrants: 1607-1700 -- Colonies expand: 1701-1775 -- American Revolution and after: 1776-1813 -- Beginnings of mass immigration: 1814-1860 -- Civil War and after: 1861-1880 -- "New immigration": 1881-1918 -- "Immigrant problem" and the federal government: 1890-1921 -- Door closes: 1922-1946 -- Some windows open: 1946-1954 -- Epilogue, after Ellis Island: 1955 and beyond.

From Our Library: Articles on Immigration

Among the PeskyLibrary databases, the ones listed below are most likely to be useful. Do not forget to have a look at our list of available databases, however, especially if you are writing about a unique topic!

Issues & Controversies in American History This link opens in a new window
In-depth explorations on issues, includes primary source documents, timelines, biographies, images, historical texts, interviews, and more
U.S. History in Context This link opens in a new window
full-text journal and reference articles covering themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present

Online Sources: Immigration

LOC Immigration Resources
Ellis Island Website
From 1892 to 1924, Ellis Island was America's largest and most active immigration station. The collections and archives of the Ellis Island museum link to a wealth of data.
Immigration Statistics (Dept. of Homeland Security)
The site concentrates more on recent statistics, but earlier data is also available.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
The library (under Newsroom) provides links, fact sheets, policies, and reports on various border-crossing related issues.