Immigrant Collection (page 32)

Emigration from London to New York
Cold steerage passengers huddle together on a ships deck, bound for America

Immigrant Building, New York City, America

Immigration to Britain
Immigrants baggage is checked for contraband goods and other things of interest as they arrive at Gravesend

Ellis Island, New York
Immigrant Station on Ellis Island, New York City, America

Russian immigrants in London Library
Russian immigrants in the Free Russian Library, Whitechapel

Sniper Monument at Syracuse, New Jersey, USA, erected in 1905 to honour the contributions of Civil War veteran Gustavus A. Sniper (1836-1894), a German immigrant

Immigrants at Ellis Island, New York, 1911
Photograph showing a potential immigrant being rejected by US officials, one of whom is marking him with chalk to signify his rejection, Ellis Island, New York, 1911

Russian Emigrants landing in New York, 1892
Engraving showing Russian emigrants, young and old, arriving by tender at the Barge Office, New York, 1892. As an elderly immigrant is helped ashore, customs officals wait to inspect the new arrivals

A Surgeon examining an Immigrant, Ellis Island, New York, 19
Illustration showing a well dressed female immigrant having her eyes examined for infectious diseases by a doctor at Ellis Island in New York, 1906. In the background a baby is being examined

Immigrant arriving at the Jewish Shelter, London, 1904
Engraving showing the Principal of the Jewish shelter, in the East End of London, talking to a newly arrived immigrant, 1904

Immigrants at the docks, London, 1904
Engraving showing a group of immigrant children huddling together at the docks in front of a warehouse, London, 1904. In 1904 there was a influx of Jewish immigrants to London

Immigrants getting on trains at New York, 1886
Engraving showing immigrant families waiting to board a train at New York Cental Station, 1886. This train was bound for the Mid-West of America

Immigrant Bootmakers at Work, London, 1904
Engraving showing young male immigrants hard at work making shoes; stitching, sewing and hammering at a work table, London, 1904

An Immigrant arriving in London, 1904
Engraving showing a Jewish immigrant with his pack on his back, being greeted by a loved one, while an officer from the Jewish shelter looks on, London, 1904

An Immigrant Ship nearing New York, 1892
Engraving showing a group of immigrants (possibly Russian Jews) on the deck of their trans-atlantic ship, admiring the Statue of Liberty, on their arrival at New York, 1892

Aliens in England: The Immigrant Problem, 1904
Illustrated title for an Illustrated London News article entitled Aliens in England: The Immigrant Problem, 1904. The image shows immigrants coming ashore off a boat in London

Italian Immigrant / London
Italian Immigrants in London Date: circa 1935

Italian Immigrant Man
A smartly-dressed Italian man, wearing a hat and overcoat with a fur collar, part of Londons Italian immigrant community, Saffron Hill, near Farringdon

Little Italian Girl
A little Italian girl in a white dress with lace trim, part of the Italian immigrant community living in the Saffron Hill area of London

Italian Immigrants
Italian immigrant children playing with a concertina in the Saffron Hill area, near Farringdon, London EC1

Italian Woman
A young Italian woman wearing a dress with a paisley pattern, part of the immigrant Italian community in the Saffron Hill area, near Farringdon, London EC1

Emigrants See Canada
A soul stirring moment for emigrants to Canada as they see their future home for the first time. The ship is arriving by the St Lawrence route, " Canadas Gateway"

Gang of immigrant cockle pickers, Angle Bay, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
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Italian Ice Cream Seller
An Italian ice cream seller draws a crowd in the East End of London

Travel / Emigration / USA
A rejected immigrant at Ellis Island, New York

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"Journeying Across Oceans: The Resilient Spirit of Immigrants" From the Jamaicans on board the Empire Windrush to Jewish children in the East End of London, immigrants have woven a rich tapestry of diversity and hope throughout history. They embarked on uncertain voyages, seeking new opportunities and dreams beyond their homelands. In 1869, Thomas Nast's Thanksgiving cartoon depicted Uncle Sam's inclusive dinner table, symbolizing America as a land that welcomed all. Ellis Island became an iconic gateway for millions of immigrants in the early 20th century, as captured by oil-painted photographs from around 1920. The MV Empire Windrush stands tall as a symbol of post-war immigration from the Caribbean to Britain. It carried those who sought better lives and contributed significantly to their adopted country's growth and culture. Steerage passengers braved treacherous journeys across oceans in the 1800s, fueled by determination and resilience. Joseph Keppler's pro-immigration cartoon from 1880 advocated for unrestricted immigration, highlighting America's foundation built upon diverse backgrounds. Even Australia embraced immigrants with open arms; an antique map showcases vignettes depicting its multicultural heritage alongside a kangaroo sleeping beneath its flag. Meanwhile, Ellis Island witnessed countless stories like that of a Ruthenian woman in 1906 – her portrait capturing both strength and vulnerability. Chinese immigrants played pivotal roles in constructing the transcontinental railroad - their hard work shaping America's infrastructure while facing immense challenges along the way. Through these glimpses into history, we honor those who left behind familiar shores to forge new paths filled with hopes and aspirations. Their legacies endure within our societies today – reminding us that unity lies not just within borders but also through embracing one another as fellow human beings.