Races, Immigration: United States. New York. New York City. Immigrant Station: Regulation of Immigration at the Port of Entry. United States Immigrant Station, New York City: A Group of Greeks, Waiting To Be Admitted. c. 1903

Editor: This photograph by J.H. Adams, titled "A Group of Greeks, Waiting To Be Admitted," captures a poignant moment at the New York Immigrant Station. The sepia tone gives it a timeless quality, but there's also a palpable sense of anxiety in their faces. What strikes you most about this image? Curator: It's the waiting, isn't it? That suspended breath before a new life. I imagine the artist, capturing not just a group, but a collective hope tinged with uncertainty. Each face, a story unwritten, a future unknown, holding onto documents that represent both promise and potential rejection. Editor: Rejection? I hadn’t thought of that. Curator: Indeed. It's a powerful reminder that immigration wasn't always a straightforward process. The image invites us to reflect on what it means to seek refuge and opportunity, the human cost of borders and bureaucracy. Editor: That gives me a lot to think about. Thanks for the insight!