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​First Day in America

A collection of stories from our community
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Ragini D
Arrived in 2010 from India
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Rupa G
​Arrived in 1988 from India
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Vinita H
Arrived in 1995 from India​
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Edward K
Arrived in 1981 from Israel​
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​Vidya K
​Arrived in 1997 from India
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Binya ​M
​Arrived in 2011 from India​
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Latha M
​Arrived in 2001 from India​​
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​Suji S
Arrived in 2000 from India
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​Alwar V
Arrived in 1996 from India​
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Raje V
Arrived in 1997 from India​
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Ok hee Y
Arrived in 1980 from South Korea​
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What are your memories of your first day in the U.S.? Share your story or interview a family member or friend about theirs. Be part of this library project collecting a variety of stories to reflect the diversity of our community and the immigrant experience.

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