First Generation Stories
Immigration & Assimilation in the 20th Century
Many of us genealogists focus on rediscovering how our ancestors left their homelands decades or centuries ago.
But immigration is not an experience confined to the past.
These stories, written by recent immigrants and their children, help us to infer the emotions and transitions our ancestors went through.
And if you are first generation in your country, there’s no more important story you can record for your family to help them appreciate their identity and opportunities.
Contributions
Motives for mercy — the consuls of Toulouse
In July 1940, consular officials from three nations conspired to open an escape route for Jews out of occupied France. Why did they do it?
May 1940 – July 1940
- 15
A, E, I, O, U, and a P.C. story
A few anecdotes about growing up in New York City as a child of Polish Jewish immigrants.
- 6
Goodbye Moscow, hello San Diego
How I left a country that no longer exists and learned to love sunny weather
1980 – 1992
- 12
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