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Grades 4-6 

Slides and photographs of the Irish and Italian immigrants in Canandaigua.

Contents: 

Ellis Island brochures and coloring book; illustrations and photographs showing conditions in the mother country that led to immigration, the journey to America, arrival at Ellis Island and working and living  conditions in the new world; interview tape; slide show; User's Guide with activities suitable for elementary and secondary students; and a special 8 mm film showing the arrival of immigrants at Ellis Island (1903, 1906).

Inventory:

 Ellis Island brochures (4).Ellis Island coloring book. Illustrations and Photographs #1 - #39. Interview Tape. News Clippings #40 - #46 (#42 missing). Slide Carousel--72 slides. Slide Script. User's Guide--7 pp. 8 mm film: Arrival of Immigrants at Ellis Island (1903; 1906).

 

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