si_day1_2009

=Conceptualizing the History of Immigration= Monday, August 17, 2009

8:30 – 9:00 Breakfast at Suffolk University, 1 Beacon Street, Boston

9:00 – 9:30 Teacher and institute introductions, distribution of “T” passes, review institute schedule, overview of evaluation by Diane Schilder 9:30 – 12:00 Presentation by Kerri Greenidge, Boston University
 * What were the main characteristics of American immigration during the nineteenth century?
 * How and why did immigrants come to America between 1776 and 1860?
 * How did their arrival affect America politically, economically, socially, and culturally?

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch / Orientation at Suffolk University, 1 Beacon Street


 * 1:15 – 2:15** **GROUP 1**: Orientation to Wiki at Suffolk University Computer Lab

**GROUP 2** : Travel to Boston City Archives / Orientation at Boston City Archives, 201 Livermore Street, West Roxbury

700 Boylston Street, Boston (T to Copley)
 * 2:15 – 2:30** **GROUP 1**: Travel to Boston Public Library

**GROUP 2** : Orientation at Boston City Archives


 * 2:30 – 4:30 GROUP 1**: Boston Public Library Orientation
 * GROUP 2 **: Continue Orientation at Boston City Archives

Resources
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