Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 2:00 PM. Harrison Public 2 Library, Bruce Avenue, Harrison, NY, USA More info here. In celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, educator Toni McKeen will discuss what motivated mass emigration, what it was like to get to the port, and to travel across the ocean. You will see examples of the health inspection cards, telegrams, and other documents involved in the immigration process.
This moving lecture will help you connect with your past and gain a better understanding of how immigration records are organized and accessed. Toni McKeen, an avid traveler, has explored Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Her special love is Italy and she shares her expansive knowledge of places like Tuscany, Florence, and Venice with her students.
