IMMIGRATION

Angel Island Immigration--Similar to New York Harbor's Ellis Island, Angel Island was the first stop into the United States for Asian immigrants arriving in San Francisco Bay.  Angel Island was used as a detention center from 1910 to 1940.  Angel Island Immigration Station--Learn about the history of this station and check out additional resources.    Angel Island Journeys Remembered By Chinese Houstonians--"An oral history of Chinese immigrant detainees by Lydia Lum."     Angel Island: "Guardian Of The Western Gate" --"An online article by Valerie Natale about the history of the Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco Bay. "

Asian Immigration--From Chinese laborers in the 1800s to millions of U.S. citizens today.

Coat Of Arms--Although you can not print the coat of arms, this site will show you a picture of your family coat of arms along with name origin, clan badge, and other interesting information.   All Family Crests--Family Crests, Coat of Arms free to view!     Coats Of Arms From Ireland And Around The World--Thousands of FREE coats of arms from Ireland and around the world in GIF/JPG format.      Free Coat Of Arms--Go down to "catalog of arms" then choose the alphabetical range for your name.  Only selected names have free coat of arms, but yours just might be there!          see also heraldic below      see also Middle Ages Heraldry

Coat Of Arms Symbols--Find out what certain symbols, colors and patterns represent on a coat of arms.       Heraldic Symbols--General interpretation of what various symbols signify.  Includes interpretation of colors, shields, lines, beasts, plants, and birds.  see also Middle Ages Heraldry

Ellis Island--This is a very interesting site.  Use the small icons to the left to visit various area of the site.  From the History Channel, this site gives an excellent timeline of immigration throughout American history.  You can also create a family tree online (Heritage"), experience a day in the life on an Ellis Island immigrant, and more. Click on "Who Are You" to answer the many questions immigrants were asked at Ellis Island and see if you would have been admitted into the United States.

Ellis Island--A historical overview, about the journey to Ellis Island, and Ellis Island today. From the National Park Service.     Ellis Island: Gateway to America--"This website provides historical information about the Ellis Island Immigration Station."

Ellis Island--"This site takes the viewer on a journey through Ellis Island history, a timeline, the immigrant experience and passage."     Virtual Ellis Island Tour--Follow immigrates as they begin their journey to arrival in America.  History of Ellis Island is also given and links to other sites.

Ellis Island On-Line--Search for your ancestors, add a name to the Wall Of Honor, or experience how the immigrates felt when they arrived.  "The Immigrant Experience" (under Ellis Island on menu bar) section contains a timeline in which you can compare the most common countries of origin during different time periods, and six case studies of immigrants and their families.

Encyclopedia Of Immigration--Includes information on the periods of European emigration, statistics, the journey, immigration acts, and countries of origin.  Links to people who migrated from various countries:  Germans in America, British in America, Irish in America, Italians in America, Russians in America, French in America, Finns in America, Swedes in America, Norwegians in America, Danes in America, Belgians in America, and Dutch in America, Austro-Hungarians in America.  Takes a few minutes to load!

Cyndi's List Of Genealogy Sites--Over 179,850 links categorized and cross-referenced in over 70 categories!

Genealogy Toolbox--If you're interested in researching your family name, the "Genealogy Toolbox" is a great starting point.

Genealogy.Com--Contains over 50,000 genealogy Web Sites. Scroll down and on the left side is a "Family Finder."     Historical Text Archieve-- 120 links to genealogy sites.

Heraldic Clipart - Coat Of Arms--"Search for an individual's coat of arms in this collection of heraldic clipart, or explore a variety of crests, charges, fields, ordinaries, knights, mantles and other heraldry graphics in order to design your own coat of arms."     Shields, Knights And Heraldry--Free software to print out shields and the elements of heraldry to create your own coat of arms. Learn the terminology and history of coats of arms.      Heraldry Software--List of sites where you can design and print your coat of arms.   see also Middle Ages Heraldry    see also Middle Ages Knights

English Heraldic Dictionary--Extensive information about the elements making up Heraldic symbols.     see also Middle Ages Heraldry

Heraldica Links To Other Heraldry Resources On The World-Wide Web--Provides some general sites plus country specific sites.

History Of International Migration--Excellent site that provides a framework of  documents and information about sources on migration.  Use the links at the top to find out about the history of migration during specific periods of time.

Immigration--Resource guides, encyclopedias, essays and more on immigration.

Immigration In American Memory--Use the menu bar to the left to view each nationality.

Immigrant Families In New York--Visit a building in New York where immigrant families lived in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Click on "Urban Log Cabin." By clicking on different rooms, you will see a picture and read a story about the family that lived there. On the left, it is 1870. On the right side the year is 1915 or later.

U.S. Immigration--"This is a comprehensive resource page with links and articles related to U.S. immigration."

Immigration: Stories Of Yesterday And Today--Seymour Rechtzeit tells about his experience immigrating to American when he was eight years old.  Read other experiences of people who have recently immigrated to the United States.  Relive Ellis Island as you participate in an interactive tour.

Interpreting The Irish Famine, 1846-1850--The Irish Famine of 1846-50 took as many as one million lives from hunger and disease, and changed the social and cultural structure of Ireland in profound ways. The Famine also spurred new waves of immigration, thus shaping the histories of the United States and Britain as well.   see also Europe Potato Famine

Irish Immigration--"Learn about the Irish and their unique history. From potatoes to Catholicism, the Irish have greatly influenced the U.S. Find out more about their varied background by taking this tour."   see also Europe Potato Famine

Irish Genealogy--Find your coat of arms, surname explanation and other genealogy information if your ancestors were from Ireland.

Italian Genealogy--Information on Italy, emigration and  immigration, ships arriving Europe, and more.

Italian Immigration--"In the end of the 19th-century and at the turn of our century, many Italians searched for alternative places to live. Follow this tour and learn how their lives changed as they chose to come to America."

Japanese Immigration--A summarized article about the history of Japanese immigration.

Lower East Side--Collection of articles, documentary sources, and study guides documenting what life was like in the tenant houses.

Peopling North America--"An historical overview of migratory movements, focusing on diasporas to and within Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean from Europe, Asia, and Africa."

Statue Of Liberty History--Brief history of the Statue Of Liberty with interesting statistics.     Immigration: Statue of Liberty History     Statue of Liberty history     The Statue Of Liberty Club (SLC)- History

Swedish Emigration To America--Well researched history of why Swedish people migrated to America.     Swedish Immigration--"Though the Swedish exodus was much smaller in comparison to that of other countries, the effects of such an immigration were far reaching. Swedish immigration closely parallels most other Scandinavian immigration. Take a look at the tour for Swedish immigration.

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