Heaps, Willard Allison, 1908-

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Wandering workers

Examines, chiefly through interviews with migrant workers, their problems of employment, housing, and child welfare and education.

The story of Ellis Island

A record of the years that Ellis Island served as the immigrants' introduction to America, describing what many Europeans felt and saw upon arrival and the procedures on the island before immigrants were allowed to enter New York.

Riots, U.S.A., 1765-1965

Discusses the causes and possible results of thirteen major riots that have occurred in the United States from the Stamp Act Riots of 1764 to the riots in Harlem and Watts in 1964 and 1965.

The wall of shame

Discusses the events leading to the building of the twenty-eight mile wall dividing Berlin since 1961 and recounts many of the attempts to cross it.

The story of Ellis Island

A record of the years that Ellis Island served as the immigrants' introduction to America, describing what many Europeans felt and saw upon arrival and the procedures on the island before immigrants were allowed to enter New York.

Long journeys

Describes the causes and events of ten historic journeys which tested the endurance and courage of those who undertook them.

The wall of shame

Discusses the events leading to the building of the twenty-eight mile wall dividing Berlin since 1961 and recounts many of the attempts to cross it.

Riots, U.S.A

Discusses the causes and possible results of fifteen major riots that have occurred in the United States from the Stamp Act Riots of 1765 to the Columbia University Riots of 1968.

Long journeys

Describes the causes and events of ten historic journeys which tested the endurance and courage of those who undertook them.

The wall of shame

Discusses the events leading to the building of the twenty-eight mile wall dividing Berlin since 1961 and recounts many of the attempts to cross it.

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