Correspondence

McSweeney1897.pdf

Letter from Edward McSweeney discussing changes to the Ellis Island buildings and facilities layout. August 20, 1897.

4 pages.

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Letter to Powderly, describing his dismay at the potential hiring of an Italian man to be Chairman of the Reception Committee. July 14, 1898.

2 pages.

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Letter discussing the admission of immigrants who claimed to be musicians. September 30, 1898.

9 pages.

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Letter to Powderly further discussing the Katz family controversy. Certificate of death of May 19, 1899 enclosed. May 25, 1899.

2 pages.

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Certificate of arrival for the Katz family from the United States Immigration Service, Port of New York. December 23, 1898.

1 page.

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Letter from Examiner Max Rothschild to Powderly, outlining the circumstances of a family Rothschild believes should be deported. May 19, 1899.

1 page.

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Deportation list for passengers over the period spanning January 10, 1898 to January 28, 1900. There is also a certificate of death for Eleanor Barbara, referenced in the letter concerning the Katz family dated May 25, 1899. May 19, 1899 and a

2 pages

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Transcript of a statement of Vincenzo Perrone explaining his ability to support himself and his family in the U.S. This testimony was later to be found false, as shown in previous letter. December 24, 1899.

1 page.

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Letter from Thomas Fitchie discussing controversy over Katz family's plans for residence with relatives. May 20, 1899.

1 page

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Letter from Hugo Lederer to Powderly to determine status of immigrants for whose use Lederer has received money. May 13, 1901.

1 page.

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Letter from August Bostroem discussing the controversy of immigrants stated destinations to questionable hotels in New York City. May 18, 1901.

2 pages.

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Copy of telegram to Zonas Soza from Adam Koteles requesting money. May 10, 1901.

2 pages.

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Letter from August W. Bostreaum to Thomas Fitchie detailing difficulties with his position and requesting transfer. May 19, 1901

13 pages.

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Letter from S. Eppler to Powderly, detailing a work situation (involving Mr. Fitchie and Lederhilger) in which Eppler felt he had been treated unfairly. June 17, 1901.

5 pages.

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A letter to Terence Powderly from August Bostroem defending him in criticism over conditions and water shortages at the newly designed Ellis Island facilities. October 10, 1901.

2 pages.

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A translation of article appearing in the New York "Staatszeitung" regarding Powderly's immigration policies. October 26, 1901.

1 page.

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