Organization: National Park Service

Ellis Island Discography

Duration: Recruiting now
Location: New York, NY

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

New York, NY 10004

About this Opportunity

Volunteers assist with transcribing and translating early commercial sound recordings (c. 1890 - 1930s). Performed by immigrants for other immigrants, these recordings document the struggles, misunderstandings and joys experienced by immigrants. Many recordings contain a mixture of languages.

Issue area

Environment