Ellis Island examination, 1910s C016 / 4587
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Ellis Island examination, 1910s C016 / 4587
Ellis Island examination. Physical examination of female immigrants in around 1911, at Ellis Island, New York City, USA. From the 1890s to the 1950s, this immigration station was the busiest in the USA. Millions of working class people passed through from Europe and elsewhere in search of a new life in the USA. Medical inspectors would examine the immigrants for signs of disease. The woman at lower right is having her eye examined. Typical eye disorders that inspectors looked for were conjunctivitis and the trachoma parasite
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1910s 1911 Assessing Checking Child Conjunctivitis Examination Examining Family Immigration Inspecting Inspection Inspector Mother New York New York City North American Ocular Officials Ophthalmology Trachoma Women Disorder Ellis Island Emigration Eye Examination Immigrant Immigrants
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history at Ellis Island, New York City, during the 1910s. The image showcases the physical examination of female immigrants as they arrived in search of a new life in America. Ellis Island served as the busiest immigration station in the United States from the late 19th to mid-20th century, witnessing millions of working-class people passing through its gates. In this particular scene, medical inspectors diligently assess and examine these brave individuals for signs of disease. The woman positioned at the lower right corner is having her eye carefully inspected by an inspector. Such examinations aimed to identify common eye disorders like conjunctivitis and trachoma parasite that could potentially spread among fellow immigrants. The monochrome composition evokes a sense of nostalgia and highlights both the resilience and vulnerability of those who embarked on this journey towards hope and opportunity. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how healthcare played an integral role even within immigration processes during that era. Preserved by Library of Congress/Science Photo Library, this historical snapshot not only offers insight into early 20th-century American immigration but also sheds light on human stories woven into America's diverse fabric. It symbolizes determination, sacrifice, and dreams pursued against all odds - encapsulating a chapter from our collective past that continues to shape our present-day society.
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