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This is the Food Counter in Railroad Ticket Department at Ellis Island. The first man in the picture is "Squire Martin" who wears a cap having an
eagle on the front, and impersonating a Government Officer. The second man is Emil Schwab, restaurant…

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This is a Photograph of Immigrants Working in Kitchen, Dec. 18, 1901. Persons numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 are alien immigrants detained. The other persons in the picture are employed about the station in different capacities, but are regular…

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End View of the Opposite Side of Restaurant, Ellis Island

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Entrance and Rear View of Restaurant, Ellis Island

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This is a Photograph of immigrants employed in kitchen at Ellis Island. Six people are alien immigrants detained. The fourth is an employee on the ferry boat and is not an immigrant. The seventh person is a regular employee of the restaurant and…

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

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

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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.

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

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