Digitally Documenting The Immigrant Experience

The Immigrant Archive Project was started to preserve the stories of immigrants in the U.S. and lets people tell their own tales of struggle and triumph in a new country.

Some are first generation, others are the sons and daughters of immigrants, who in their own words describe why they came to the US, and the sacrifices and effort it took to establish themselves in this country.  The common denominator is that they all came in search of a better life and through hard work and determination, they were able to achieve their goals.

Topics touched upon in the videos include the difficulties of leaving their country of origin, the importance of opportunity, family ties, identity and the multicultural experience, and bilingualism. The storytellers originate from many parts of the world such as Korea, Haiti, India, Peru, and share their thoughts on how immigrants are contributing to and reshaping American society.

The Immigrant Archive Project invites the rest of the immigrant community to tell their personal story on the site. Visit the Immigrant Archive Project for more details.