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Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience
2024-07-21 14:00:00 2024-07-21 15:00:00 America/Chicago Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience Laura Street Chaplin offers fascinating historical perspective on the experiences of our immigrant ancestors, then discusses the types of immigration or emigration records and where to find them. Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2, Program Room 3

Sunday, July 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-21 14:00:00 2024-07-21 15:00:00 America/Chicago Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience Laura Street Chaplin offers fascinating historical perspective on the experiences of our immigrant ancestors, then discusses the types of immigration or emigration records and where to find them. Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2, Program Room 3

Huntley Area Public Library

Program Room 2, Program Room 3

Laura Street Chaplin offers fascinating historical perspective on the experiences of our immigrant ancestors, then discusses the types of immigration or emigration records and where to find them.

As time permits, some of the best immigration record search engines will be demonstrated. Ages 16 and up. Registration required. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture & Discussion |

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