Ellis Island (N.J. and N.Y.)
Variant namesEllis Island is a former immigration inspection station. As the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 to 1954, it processed approximately 12 million immigrants to the United States in New York Harbor, within the states of New York and New Jersey. Prior to the immigration station it was owned by the Ellis family before the US government used it as a fort and a naval magazine. Between 1905 and 1914, immigration officials reviewed about 5,000 immigrants per day during peak times at Ellis Island. By 1947, shortly after the end of World War II, there were proposals to close Ellis Island due to the massive expenses needed for the upkeep of a relatively small detention center. Ellis Island closed on November 12, 1954. In June 1964, the National Park Service proposed making Ellis Island part of a national monument. In 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson approved the redevelopment of the island as a museum and park. The main building opened as a museum on September 10, 1990.
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| referencedIn | Letters Received from the Commissioner of Immigration, 1891 - 1895 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Harrison "Buzz" Price, Papers, 1956-2006 | Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, | |
| referencedIn | Committee Papers, 1952 - 1976 | Center for Legislative Archives | |
| referencedIn | Plunz, Richard. Richard Plunz papers, 1935-1999 (bulk 1980-1999). | Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Reference Files, ca. 1915 - ca. 1941 | National Archives at Washington, D.C | |
| referencedIn | List of Classified Structures Program, 1955 - 2003 | National Archives at Boston | |
| referencedIn | Muster Rolls of Coast Guard Ships and Shore Establishments, 1941 - 1949 | National Archives at Washington, D.C | |
| referencedIn | Letters Sent, 1891 - 11/1903 | National Archives at Philadelphia | |
| referencedIn | Ester Irene Sundvik Oral History Interview, 1981 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Theodore Wesley Koch Papers, 1894-1941 | Bentley Historical Library | |
| referencedIn | Ogie (Aage) Enevoldsen Enwall Oral History Interview, 1981 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Anne Kristine Olsen Strom Oral History Interview, 1982 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Anna Georgina Hansen Ekrem Oral History Interview, 1982 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Environmental Compliance Program Records, 1967 - 2010 | National Archives at Boston | |
| referencedIn | Osten (Øystein) Johannes Hjortedal Oral History Interview, 1984 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Gustav Simon Simonson Oral History Interview, 1981 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Eldean, Fred, 1899-. An interview with Fred Eldean : cassettes and transcript, April 27, 1982 / by Kristina Minister ; sponsored by the First Interstate Bank of Arizona. | Arizona State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Rhode Island College (1960- ). Ethnic Heritage Studies Program. | Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies Library | |
| referencedIn | Certificates of Arrival, 10/1913 - 10/1920 | National Archives at Boston | |
| referencedIn | Historical Reports of Hospitals and Infirmaries, 5/1/1917 - 5/31/1920 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Henny Pauline Marie Johannessen Hale Oral History Interview, 1982 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Randi Nilsen Kirkemo Oral History Interview, 1982 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Foss Hjarne Oral History Interview, 1982 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Warren I. Cikins Papers. 1948 - 2011. Congressional Employment Files | John F. Kennedy Library | |
| referencedIn | Boring, William A. (William Alciphron), 1859-1937. William A. Boring architectural drawings and papers, circa 1859-1937. | Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Peterson, Hans Marius. Hans Marius Peterson Oral History Interview 1982. | Oregon State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | John Johanneson Johnson Oral History Interview, 1981 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Miller, Hilma Laitinen. Hilma Laitinen Miller Oral History Interview 1981. | Oregon State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Burden, Shirley. Shirley C. Burden papers, 1947-1989. | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
| referencedIn | Records of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. Photographs Relating to the Secretary's Trips, Speeches, and Other Functions, and Agency Officials, Events, and Managed Sites. 2002-2013. | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Project Files, 1/1/1984 - 4/9/1995 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Hilma Marie Jacobson Nelson Oral History Interview, 1983 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Kasparek, Frank. The immigrant experience / by Frank Kasparek. | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, McIntyre Library | |
| referencedIn | Simonson, Gustav Simon. Gustav Simon Simonson Oral History Interview 1981. | Oregon State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Hans Marius Peterson Oral History Interview, 1982 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Materials Relating to "The Hudson" Project, 5/1968 - 5/1968 | Lyndon Baines Johnson Library | |
| referencedIn | Logbooks of Stations, 1915 - 1941 | National Archives at Washington, D.C | |
| referencedIn | Records Relating to the History of Ellis Island, 1956 - 1956 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Turbessi, Anelio Frances. Anelio Frances Turbessi papers 1882-1945 | Olson Library, Northern Michigan University, Lydia M. Olson Library | |
| referencedIn | Alfred Julius Strom Oral History Interview, 1982 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Photographs Assembled for Pamphlet Production Relating to U.S. Political, Economic, and Cultural Life , ca. 1957 - ca. 1995 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Monk, Meredith. Ellis Island [videorecording] / conceived and directed by Meredith Monk ; produced and co-directed by Robert Rosen. | Getty Research Institute | |
| referencedIn | Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Renovation Records, 1/1/1959 - 12/31/1987 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Vickie Mongiardo's Urban Ethnic Affairs Subject Files, 1976 - 1976 | Jimmy Carter Library | |
| referencedIn | Subject and Policy Files, 1893 - 1957 | National Archives at Washington, D.C | |
| referencedIn | Knute John Mjøen Oral History Interview, 1981 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Fox Valley Symphony. Immigrant Stories Project, 2006. | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives | |
| referencedIn | Project Files, ca. 1941 - 2006 | National Archives at Washington, D.C | |
| referencedIn | Buchel, Jack. Oral history interview with Jack Buchel [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard R. Fredricks. | University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Murphy Library | |
| referencedIn | Building Specifications and Contracts Relating to Ellis Island , 1898 - 1970 | National Archives at New York | |
| referencedIn | Central Files, 1953 - 1971 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Nels and Gertrude Simonseth Oral History Interview, N/A | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Helga Pederson Watney Oral History Interview, 1979 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Nels Simonseth Oral History Interview, 1981 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Recording Cards Received from Domestic Stations, Relief Stations, Foreign Stations, State Boards of Health, Federal Agencies and Marine Hospitals, 1924 - 1936 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Shirley C. Burden papers, 1947-1989 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division | |
| referencedIn | Ole Andreas Nissen Oral History Interview, 1982 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Construction of Federal Buildings, 1885 - 1954 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Public Health Service Historical Photograph File, 1880 - 1943 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Letters Sent, 1/1/1904 - 5/9/1912 | National Archives at Philadelphia | |
| referencedIn | Inspection Reports on War Relocation Centers, 1942 - 1946 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Central Photographic Assignment Files Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Events, Programs, and Officials, 1971 - 2005 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Hilma Laitinen Miller Oral History Interview, 1981 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Special Project Correspondence Files Relating to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Restoration, 1984 - 1987 | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Letters Sent, 7/1/1903 - 12/31/1912 | National Archives at Washington, D.C | |
| referencedIn | Watney, Helga Pederson. Helga Pederson Watney Oral History Interview 1979. | Oregon State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Peder Garberg Oral History Interview, 1984 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Alf Lowell Løvoll Oral History Interview, 1984 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | District Publications, 3/25/1941 - 12/1998 | National Archives at Washington, D.C | |
| referencedIn | Archives at Queens Library. Statue of Liberty [vertical file] / [compiled by the Archives at Queens Library]. | Queens Borough Public Library | |
| referencedIn | Judith Tollefson Oral History Interview, 1981 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Committee Papers, 1867 - 2011 | Center for Legislative Archives | |
| referencedIn | DeRosa (Bergliot Moxness Oliver) Oral History Interview, 1981 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Federal Art Project, Photographic Division collection | Archives of American Art | |
| referencedIn | William Williams papers, 1902-1943, 1902-1917 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division | |
| referencedIn | Thomas Wilhelm Olsen Breiwick Oral History Interview, 1982 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Simonseth, Nels and Gertrude. Nels and Gertrude Simonseth Oral History Interview N/A. | Oregon State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Margit Carlsen Johnson Oral History Interview, 1982 | Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department | |
| referencedIn | Records Relating to Fiorello La Guardia, 1907 - 1948 | National Archives at Washington, D.C | |
| referencedIn | Sundvik, Ester Irene. Ester Irene Sundvik Oral History Interview 1981. | Oregon State University Libraries |
Bibliographic and Digital Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
|---|---|---|---|
| referencedIn | Saltsberg, Jerry. Edward Laning [graphic]. | Archives of American Art | |
| referencedIn | Edward Laning, 1938 Feb. 24 | Archives of American Art |
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