Name/Title
Forgotten Ellis IslandEntry/Object ID
1.11.439Description
Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital. The image showcases text and historical photos related to the Ellis Island Hospital, describing it as a significant medical facility built a century ago near the Statue of Liberty, which served as a crucial gateway for immigrants. It explains how the hospital, modern and extensive, played a dual role by welcoming immigrants and sometimes deporting those deemed unfit. The text mentions that after World War I, the hospital was largely abandoned as U.S. immigration policies tightened. It introduces "Forgotten Ellis Island", a film by Lorie Conway. "Forgotten Ellis Island, the Extraordinary Story of America's Immigrant Hospital"; Material: plastic, paper. Description: black vinyl case with cover photo graphic of immigrant children and hospital room.Context
DVD contents tells the story of the stabilization and restoration of 30 deteriorated buildings on Ellis Island's south side from 1999 through 2007.Recording Type
DVDCataloged By
Legacy Photo ImportLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Digital Video Disk (DVD)Class
Documentary ArtifactCategory
Communication ArtifactsDimensions
Dimension Description
5 1/4" x 7 1/2" case; 4 1/2" diameter disk.Create Date
October 26, 2011Update Date
July 28, 2026
