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Imported Americans / The Story of the Experiences of a Disguised American and His Wife Studying the Immigration Question

Chapter 3: LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
By Broughton Brandenburg
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This work presents an exploration of immigration through the experiences of an American and his wife as they study the conditions and challenges faced by immigrants, particularly from Italy. The narrative details their observations in New York's tenements and their journey to Italy, where they investigate the socio-economic factors driving emigration. It highlights the struggles of immigrants, including their arrival at Ellis Island, the harsh realities of their new lives, and the societal perceptions surrounding them. The author aims to provide a nuanced perspective on immigration, advocating for understanding and empathy towards those seeking a better life.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

The Real Problem Frontispiece
 
The Tenement in Houston Street in which the Author and his Wife lived (The chimney-shadow marks their room) Facing page 8
 
Mrs. Brandenburg in her wretched Tenement-room Facing page 12
 
Life on the Steerage-passengers’ Deck on the Lahn Facing page 28
 
Preparing to Serve a Meal on the Lahn from the Food-tanks and Bread-baskets Facing page 38
 
Peasant Types Facing page 50
 
Mangling Hemp Facing page 56
 
Morning in the Village and Vineyards Facing page 64
 
Threshing Beans Facing page 72
 
Scilla—Draught-oxen of Italy Facing page 82
 
The Messenger—The Guide—The House of the Squadritos—The Town (Gualtieri) Facing page 90
 
Part of the Family gathered in the Kitchen (From left to right: Ina, Tono, Giovanina, Antonio, Mrs. Squadrito, Giovanni, Jr., Nicola, Maria)—Felicia Pulejo—Concetta Facing page 98
 
Visitors in the Author’s Room—Teresa di Bianca—The Old Woman up the Valley—Shyness in Shawl and Pattens—Small Children Labor in the Fields Facing page 104
 
Giacomo Marini, the Municipal Secretary—Nicola Squadrito at Work (Carmelo Merlino at the right) Facing page 114
 
Ina and Her Friends in Procession to the Church for Farewell Blessings Facing page 124
 
 
Departure From Gualtieri
 
“Declaring” in the Messina Office—Party’s Baggage on Lighter—Friends, Neighbors and Relatives Facing page 132
 
The Storied Vicolo del Pallonetto in Naples Facing page 146
 
At the Doorway of the Capitaneria—Author’s Party on the Quay Facing page 162
 
 
Mid-Voyage Scenes
 
Mora—Syrian Jews—Prostrated by the Swell—Children Escaping Seasickness Facing page 184
 
Half a Dozen Races on Common Ground—His Brothcup—The Immigrant Madonna Facing page 190
 
 
Life Aboard the Prinzessin Irene
 
Men’s Sleeping-quarters—Ladling out Food—The Purser Hurling Passengers About—On the Fo’c’s’l-head Facing page 194
 
Part of the Author’s Party—All Eyes to the Statue of Liberty Facing page 206
 
Croatians and Italians—Swedes Arriving—Loading the Barges, New York Facing page 210
 
Rushing Immigrants on Barges—Inspectors and Immigrants at Ellis Island Facing page 214
 
Stairway of Separation—Checking into Pens Facing page 218
 
Excluded for Age—Waiting for Immigrant Friends Facing page 222
 
The Immigrants’ Track Through Ellis Island, Facing page 227
 
Mr. Broughton Brandenburg, as he Looked when He Passed through Ellis Island as an Immigrant Facing page 230
 
Stonington—The Barber-shop—The Squadrito House Facing page 234
 
Night-porter’s Staff at Siegel-Cooper Company’s (Nunzio Giunta in front of post) Facing page 242
 
Nicola Curro at Work—Ina Americanized—Saint’s Figure, covered with Bags of Money Facing page 264
 
Nicola Curro Studying English in the Author’s Home in New York Facing page 280