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Waiting after arrival at Ellis Island

National Museum of Lithuania

National Museum of Lithuania
Vilnius, Lithuania

Those who arrived would wait 2-6 hours before they heard their name called. Then they had to show their documents and answer questions such as: name, date of birth, place of birth, how much money they have, whether they have any acquaintances in the US, whether they have any convictions, whether they have a job. Washington, DC, USA, 1920s.

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  • Title: Waiting after arrival at Ellis Island
National Museum of Lithuania

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