Immigration and society

This collection consists of one file including: letters, a thrift card, a certificate of naturalization, regulations on permits for German immigrants, and work papers. The materials included details of life for a German immigrant family during the years of 1898-1919.

This collection consists of one ledgerbook, paper clippings, and various notes and notbooks. All materials included are from a German tailor who worked in the United States between 1932-1946.

This collection consists of vital records for Louis and Phyllis Ferraro, Rochester New York based Italian immigrants. The dates of the materials range between 1919 to 1964.

This collection consists of the vital records and photos of Agnes Ferguson; A Scotish Immigrant who migrated to the United States in the 1920's. The materials range from 1889-1981.

This collection consists of a single, fragile leaflet used as a text for Americanization courses taught in the Rochester City Schools during the 1920s.

This collection includes a series of papers documenting the average consumer goods that would often be purchased by a middle class family during the early 1900's.