Williams, William, 1862-1947

Joseph Bucklin Bishop supports William Williams and what he is doing at Ellis Island.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-26

Newspaper article praising Commissioner Williams’s work combating corruption and abuses at Ellis Island.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-24

Creator(s)

Unknown

Marcus Braun will not accept the position at Ellis Island due to the low pay but recommends his associate, William Blau, for the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-04

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw met with William Williams, Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island. Shaw directed Williams not to release any further papers requested by Edward F. McSweeney, and to institute a search of papers recently removed from the immigration office by McSweeney.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-30

Newspaper article criticizing Republican politicians who are complaining about the changes Commissioner Williams has made regarding the treatment of immigrants at Ellis Island.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-24

James R. Sheffield briefly discusses several political topics; including an enthusiastic immigration official, prospective judge Samuel Hitchcock, and an incident with Booker T. Washington. Sheffield mentions lunches with Joe Murray and Commissioner of Immigration William Williams. He wants to meet with President Roosevelt to discuss Hitchcock’s possible appointment and his strengths and weaknesses. Sheffield praises Roosevelt for his recent Southern tour and speech in Charleston. The Booker T. Washington incident and Tillman insult must be buried.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-12

Newspaper article claiming that President Roosevelt is anti-immigration as he has several prominent anti-immigrant associates.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-27

James R. Sheffield is pleased that William Willams has accepted the position of Commissioner of Immigration at New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-31