This is from the Treasures from Home exhibit which illustrates what people chose to bring to America, despite having very limited luggage. These are musical instruments, but others chose family heirlooms such as jewelry, cooking utensils, blankets and such. What would YOU choose to pack?

ellis island packed

Technical Details

  • Camera: iPhone 4
  • Taken: October 18, 2012
  • Focal length: 3mm
  • Aperture: f/2
  • Exposure: 1/15 second
  • ISO: 640
by Missy Gluckmann

Missy Gluckmann has administered Study Abroad at institutions such as New York University, Marymount College (Fordham University), the State University of NY and Western Connecticut State University. As founder of the Global Education Initiative, she led Cartus Corporation’s international employees into local primary and secondary school classrooms to share their cultures with youth and educators. This unique program won the State of Connecticut Gold Prize for Innovation. Having traveled extensively and lived abroad twice, Missy enjoys sharing her love for educational travel. As a strong believer in giving back to the field of international education and has presented/trained for NAFSA: Association of International Educators and serves on committees for the Forum on Education Abroad. She received her MA in International Administration, with a concentration in International Education, from the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont and a BA in Political Science from Binghamton University in New York State.