Reviews the reasons why millions of Italians have immigrated to America, what their passage was like, the kind of jobs most found, communities they formed, and the prejudice they faced.
Presents the original documents used as source material for the Immigrants in America series, including letters to and from immigrants as well as excerpts from books and other writings.
Reviews the reasons why millions of Chinese have immigrated to America, what their passage was like, the kind of jobs most found, communities they formed, and the prejudice they faced.
Looks at the history of Japanese immigration to America, including the reasons for emigration, how Japanese Americans have been treated by American society, and the influence of Japanese culture on America.
Reviews the reasons why millions of Poles have immigrated to America, what their passage was like, the kind of jobs most found, communities they formed, and the discrimination they faced.
Discusses the diverse ethnicity of Russian-Americans, their immigration, Jewish community, social, cultural and political customs, employment, experiences with discrimination, and integration into American society.