A haunting testimonial to the south side of Ellis Island, where detained immigrants who had failed health inspections were brought. The buildings have been abandoned for over a half-century, and nature has fought to reclaim the crumbling wards. The photographs are illustrated with quotes from detained immigrants.

A beautifully-told tale of one Italian-American family's journey to America, told through letters, photographs, diaries, and other recollections. The book also includes an Italian translation of the English text.

Contains personal accounts, rare footage and photos to bring to life the story of Ellis Island, where over 62 years nearly 12 million people were examined and graded for citizenship. Mandy Patinkin narrates.

Taken from the Ellis Island Oral History Project, this picture book vibrantly captures the poignant experiences of 15 immigrants from a variety of cultures and languages.

Geared towards young adults, this is both a guide to the Ellis Island museum and the history of American immigration, and includes historical documents (letters, visas, political cartoons, graphs, and more).

A well-written memoir of Rifka, a young Russian-Jewish girl who is denied entry to America in 1919 after contracting typhus and then ringworm. Rifka must overcome many challenges to finally reunite with her family in America.

Although dated (2000), this History Channel software attempted to immerse viewers in the experiences of an Ellis Island immigrant, including an immigrant being questioned by an officer. It contains five chapters: The Peopling of America, The Old World, The Voyage, The Golden Door and The Land of Dreams.

An account of the ocean voyage and arrival at Ellis Island of twelve-year-old Julius Weinstein who, along with his mother and younger sister, immigrated from Russia in 1922.

From the folks at Ancestry.com, a handy way to organize your many family photos and memories in addition to charting family trees. Includes a one-year subscription to Ancestry.com.