Once More the Immigration Issue Arises.; The New York Times, Special Features section 8, Sunday, January 16, 1927.


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Page Name: Once More the Immigration Issue Arises.; The New York Times, Special Features section 8, Sunday, January 16, 1927.

Name: Once More the Immigration Issue Arises.; The New York Times, Special Features section 8, Sunday, January 16, 1927.

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Dimensions: folded: 58.4 x 47.5 cm unfolded: 58.4 x 93 cm

Historical Context: In the early 20th century immigrants sought a better life in the United States to escape poverty and discrimination. Many immigrants came from eastern and southern Europe. The Immigration Act of 1924 and the Asian Exclusion Act, a federal law preventing immigration from Asia and eastern and southern Europe. In 1927, the 1924 act was modified and began using census data to keep track of immigrants.

LC Call Number: JV 6021 1927.A3

OCLC: 1428173201

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