KanTikhon Lavrischeff arrived on Angel Island from Russia in July 1923. Because the quota for Russia been exceeded, he and 135 other compatriots were initially excluded from entering the country. Lavrischeff spent three months at the immigration station before he was finally able to restart his life in America.
Students from both sides of the bay premiered their "Across Generations" videos to 200 people at the Asian Art Museum on July 22. See all five short videos of seniors from Chinese Vietnamese, Japanese, and Russian backgrounds at our program page.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is highlighting 11 once-endangered sites that are now thriving and contributing to their communities. The diverse range of places on this list reflect not only their rich history and compelling stories, but also the tireless dedication of the people who brought each place back from the brink. The Immigration Station was named one of the eleven sites on May 10, 2017.
We are pleased to announce that the state budget that Governor Brown signed in late June includes $2.95 million to complete the renovations of the former hospital building. It will become the Angel Island State Park Pacific Coast Immigration Center, and tell the story of West Coast immigration before, during, and after the Angel Island period.
Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) raises awareness of the experience of Immigration into America through the Pacific. AIISF collects and preserves the rich stories and personal journeys of thousands of immigrants, and shares them with visitors and everyone living in America through education initiatives and public programs. Angel Island Immigration Station reminds us of the complicated history of immigration in America. It serves as a symbol of our willingness to learn from our past to ensure that our nation keeps its promise of liberty and freedom.
