Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month
On June 1, 2021, President Joe Biden proclaimed June to be National Immigrant Heritage Month.
"America is, always has been, and always will be a Nation of immigrants," Biden said in a White House proclamation. "During National Immigrant Heritage Month, we reaffirm and draw strength from that enduring identity and celebrate the history and achievements of immigrant communities across our Nation."
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, explore the University Libraries' resources.
Genealogical Research
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Ancestry Library This link opens in a new windowThe Ancestry Library collection provides coverage for genealogical research within the United States and the United Kingdom. It includes census, vital, church, court, and immigrations records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas,
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America: History and Life This link opens in a new windowAbstracts of articles on the history of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present. Covers over 2,000 journals, 6,000 book and media revies, and dissertations in the social sciences and humanities.
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Historical Abstracts This link opens in a new windowComplete reference guide to the history of the world from 1450 to the present (excluding the United States and Canada, which are covered in America: History and Life).
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Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new windowAllows cross-searching of the Chicago Tribune (1890-1985), the Chicago Defender (1905 -1975) the New York Times (1850-2001), the Los Angeles Times (1881-1987), and the American Periodical Series I, II & III (1741-1900).
Search these websites to find genealogical information about immigrants to the United States:
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Almost American Girl by "A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life--perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo. For as long as she can remember, it's been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea, wasn't always easy, but it has bonded them fiercely together. So when a vacation to visit friends in Huntsville, Alabama, unexpectedly becomes a permanent relocation--following her mother's announcement that she's getting married--Robin is devastated. Overnight, her life changes. She is dropped into a new school where she doesn't understand the language and struggles to keep up.Call Number: Curriculum Collection E184.K6 H323 2020ISBN: 9780062685100Publication Date: 2020-01-28 -
Call Me American (Adapted for Young Adults) by Adapted from the adult memoir, this gripping story follows one boy's journey into young adulthood and offers an intimate account of modern immigration.Abdi Nor Iftin grew up amidst a blend of cultures, far from the United States. At home in Somalia, his mother entertained him with vivid folktales and bold stories detailing her rural, nomadic upbringing. As he grew older, he spent his days following his father, a basketball player, through the bustling street of the capital city of Mogadishu.But when the threat of civil war reached Abdi's doorstep, his family was forced to flee to safety. Through the turbulent years of war, young Abdi found solace in popular American music and films. Nicknamed Abdi the American, he developed a proficiency for English that connected him--and his story--with news outlets and radio shows, and eventually gave him a shot at winning the annual U.S. visa lottery.Abdi shares every part of his journey, and his courageous account reminds readers that everyone deserves the chance to build a brighter future for themselvesCall Number: Curriculum Collection CT275.I43 A3 2020ISBN: 9781984897114Publication Date: 2020-06-16 -
Gittel's Journey by "Brings to life a not too distant history of immigration to Ellis Island. When it's time for nine-year-old Gittel and her mother to leave their homeland behind and go to America for the promise of a new life, a health inspection stops any chance of Gittel's mother joining her daughter on the voyage. Knowing she may never see her mother again, Gittel must find the courage within herself to leave her family behind"Call Number: Curriculum Collection PZ7.N47988 Gi 2019ISBN: 9781419727474Publication Date: 2019-02-05 -
Here We Are by The Shahanis came to Queens--from India, by way of Casablanca--in the 1980s. They were undocumented for a few unsteady years and then, with the arrival of their green cards, they thought they'd made it. This is the story of how they did, and didn't; the unforeseen obstacles that propelled them into years of disillusionment and heartbreak; and the strength of a family determined to stay together.Call Number: Curriculum Collection E184.E2 S535 2019ISBN: 9781250204752Publication Date: 2019-10-01 -
Imagine by "When Juan Felipe Herrera was very young, he picked flowers, helped his mama feed the chickens, slept under the starry sky, and learned to say goodbye to his amiguitos each time his migrant family moved on. When he grew up, Juan Felipe Herrera became a poet. His breathtaking poem "Imagine" and Lauren Castillo's evocative illustrations will speak to every reader and dreamer searching for this place in life."-Call Number: Curriculum Collection PZ7.H432135 Ima 201ISBN: 9780763690526Publication Date: 2018-09-25 -
Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children by The story of Mother Jones, an Irish immigrant who was essential in the fight to create child labor laws. Well into her sixties, Mother Jones had finally had enough of children working long hours in dangerous factory jobs, and decided she was going to do something about it. The powerful protests she organized earned her the name "the most dangerous woman in America." And in the Children's Crusade of 1903, she lead one hundred boys and girls on a glorious march from Philadelphia right to the front door of President Theodore Roosevelt's Long Island homeCall Number: Curriculum Collection HD8073.J6 W56 2020ISBN: 9780449812921Publication Date: 2020-02-25 -
We Are Not from Here by Pulga has his dreams. Chico has his grief. Pequeña has her pride. And these three teens have one another. But, none of them have illusions about the town they've grown up in and the dangers that surround them. Even with the love of family, threats lurk around every corner. And when those threats become all too real, the trio knows they have no choice but to run: from their country, from their families, from their beloved home. Crossing from Guatemala through Mexico, they follow the route of La Bestia, the perilous train system that might deliver them to a better life -- if they are lucky enough to survive the journey. With nothing but the bags on their backs and desperation drumming through their hearts, Pulga, Chico, and Pequeña know there is no turning back, despite the unknown that awaits them. And the darkness that seems to follow wherever they go.Call Number: Curriculum Collection PZ7.T6457245 We 2020ISBN: 9781984812261Publication Date: 2020-05-19 -
We Came to America by Celebrates United States immigration and the country's diverse immigrant heritage.Call Number: Curriculum Collection PZ8.3.R4595 We 2016ISBN: 9780517709481Publication Date: 2016-05-10
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In the Shadows: Undocumented Immigration in America by Esta película, un moderno "Grapes of Wrath", sigue a Jairo y su extensa familia de inmigrantes indocumentados desde su hogar en México hasta una granja lechera en los EE.UU. En busca de una vida mejor y un medio para enviar dinero a sus familias en dificultades. En el camino, se encuentran con peligrosas condiciones de cruce de fronteras y un encuentro con las autoridades de inmigración. Esta película explora por qué la inmigración sigue siendo un problema permanente para nuestro país.Publication Date: 2013 -
Growth, Cities, and ImmigrationIn which John Green teaches you about the massive immigration to the United States during the late 19th and early 20th century.
