Emigrants coming to the "Land of Promise," 1902

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Courtesy of Library of Congress, Rau, William H., 1902

Description

The 1902 photograph captures emigrants huddled together on their journey to the United States. The image was taken by American photographer William Herman Rau. 

Source-Dependent Question

• Compare this image to the “Sivell Family Passengers' Contract Ticket." What do you notice in this image that relates to the Sivell family passengers' contract ticket description?

Citation Information

"Emigrants coming to the 'Land of Promise,'" Rau, William H., 1902. Courtesy of Library of Congress