Migration

by Jasmin Sánchez Cordero '03 and David Stein '03

This exhibit presents migration experiences through the life stories of the people who lived them. Between the late 1800's and mid 1900's, the Americas experienced large waves of transatlantic immigration and internal migration. The project focuses on the perspectives of European, Argentine, and Chilean travelers. One can learn about the reasons why people left their countries of origin, detailed accounts of the migration process they faced, and their initial impressions of Comodoro Rivadavia.  In general, the migration process began with pioneers, and continued as chains and networks among countrymen facilitated communication, travel, and adaptation to the host country.