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Rowell, Rebecca

William Williams Documents Ellis Island Immigrants

112 pp. | ABDO/Essential Library | August, 2017 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1018-4 $25.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6807-8803-7
(3) YA Defining Images series. This volume details the history of Ellis Island, with a focus on William Williams, commissioner during its busiest years in the early twentieth century. Williams's record-keeping and extensive collection of photographs, letters, and more provide valuable insight into the workings of the immigration station. Powerful archival photos enhance the account. Additional information on key photographs is appended. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

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