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Photographs of Ellis Island, 1902-1913

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Abstract

William Williams (1862-1947) collected these photographs while Commissioner of Immigration for the Port of New York at Ellis Island, 1902-5 and 1909-13. The collection includes images of immigrants and views of buildings and grounds, as well as views of the New York harbor and skyline. 33 images are by commercial photographer Edwin Levick (1869-1929), one is by Augustus F. Sherman (1869-1925), the Ellis Island Chief Registry Clerk, and the rest by unidentified photographer(s). Photographs include multiple prints and/or copy prints of some images. Prints were mounted on green card stock by the Local History and Geneology Division and bear NYPL and LH&G stamps on verso. Items numbered on mounts.

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Date created: 1902

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