An Annotated List of the Most Valuable Online Resources on Immigration

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• The INS: History, Genealogy, and Education
  http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/aboutins/history/index.htm
  This site contains instructions for historical and genealogical research using INS records. It will also be the future home of information and resources designed for the use of primary and secondary school teachers. Historical Research Tools, including legislative history, nationality interpretations, and information on family history research, Read or print an Overview of INS History, and browse other historical articles. Immigrant Arrival Records (about the records and research tools). See especially the catalog Ports of Entry & their Records. What immigration records were created when, and where, since 1892.  Naturalization Records (what they are, about INS copies since 1906 ). Chinese Immigrant Files (Catalogs of holdings in Regional Archives and in Washington, DC). Kids, teachers, and parents will want to visit the Kids' Corner and Teacher Resources. This month in Immigration History takes a closer look at important or interesting events in immigration history.
• Ellis Island
  http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/ellisisle/reopen.html
  An Ellis Island time line, and online exhibits on immigration.
• Ethnic Mosaic of the Quad Cities
  http://www.augustana.edu/library/index.html

 

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