Elsie M. Parkhurst Papers

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Elsie M. Parkhurst Papers

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  • 1907-1983 (Creation)

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Consists of personal papers relating to Elsie M. Parkhurst’s ancestors. She requested information about the arrival of her ancestors in America. The request form is included, as well as the actual copy of the list of alien passengers for the U.S. immigration officer at port of arrival, dated 1907. Included are a list of address for offices of immigration and naturalization service matters, a copy of a page from the White Star Line ship Cedric that lists the passenger Peter Severin Mittet., and a letter written by Elsie requesting the information.

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