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In the image, you can see a depiction of the immigrants disembarking from the ships.

A history of the railroad system

A celebration of the ethnic groups that provide the United States and Canada with their rich and varied cultural heritage. Narrates the history and culture of specific immigrant or native populations. Generously illustrated with photographs, maps,…

Samuelson, James. Useful information for intending emigrants to the western prairies of the United States :with two maps, showing the chief railways, nature of soil, temperature, rainfall, &c. London : G. Philip & Son, 1879.

picture of Irish female domestic

Kathleen O'Neal describes the pain experienced by Irish immigrants in Philadelphia as "No Irish Need Apply" signs littered the city. She wants to see an America where Irish people can work anywhere they'd like.

Irish Immigrants that had to deal with the work force in the United States.

New York City, Irish depositors of the Emigrant Savings Bank withdrawing money to send to their suffering relatives in the old country

Irish Catholic Immigrants have faced going to the United States.

A Picture of an Irish worker, And the how terrible his surroundings were.