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Where are the Books?
There are many myths and misconceptions associated with Ellis Island, but one stands out above all others… “Where are the Books?”
This is the most common question heard by our expert researchers at The American Family Immigration History Center.
It certainly is a romantic notion – examining actual documents that were held and signed by your ancestor a century ago. Alas, this is not reality, despite what Hollywood tells us (Thank you, HITCH! *)
