In sight of America : photography and the development of U.S. immigration policy
(Book)
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Published
Berkeley : University of California Press, c2009.
Physical Description
xx, 319 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Status
Laramie County Community College - Main Collection
JV6483 .P44 2009
1 available
JV6483 .P44 2009
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Laramie County Community College - Main Collection | JV6483 .P44 2009 | On Shelf |
Subjects
Library of Congress Subjects
Angel Island Immigration Station (Calif.) -- History.
Ellis Island Immigration Station (N.Y. and N.J.) -- History.
Ethnicity -- Political aspects -- United States -- History.
Identification photographs -- United States -- History.
Immigrants -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- History.
Immigrants -- United States -- Identification -- History.
Mexican-American Border Region -- Emigration and immigration -- History.
Portrait photography -- Political aspects -- United States -- History.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy -- History -- 20th century.
Ellis Island Immigration Station (N.Y. and N.J.) -- History.
Ethnicity -- Political aspects -- United States -- History.
Identification photographs -- United States -- History.
Immigrants -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- History.
Immigrants -- United States -- Identification -- History.
Mexican-American Border Region -- Emigration and immigration -- History.
Portrait photography -- Political aspects -- United States -- History.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy -- History -- 20th century.
More Details
Published
Berkeley : University of California Press, c2009.
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-306) and index.
Summary
In the late 19th century, photography became a central tool of U.S. immigration policy. This book explores the history of immigration through the prism of visual culture, discussing the purpose & meaning of visual images in this context.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Pegler-Gordon, A. (2009). In sight of America: photography and the development of U.S. immigration policy . University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pegler-Gordon, Anna, 1968-. 2009. In Sight of America: Photography and the Development of U.S. Immigration Policy. University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pegler-Gordon, Anna, 1968-. In Sight of America: Photography and the Development of U.S. Immigration Policy University of California Press, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Pegler-Gordon, Anna. In Sight of America: Photography and the Development of U.S. Immigration Policy University of California Press, 2009.
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