Inside Ellis Island episode 2 – BSI: Board of Special Inquiry is complete. This one, shot by the National Park Service staff at Ellis Island, includes a re-enactment of a Board of Special Inquiry. BSIs were held when an immigrant had medical or legal problems that required further review beyond the initial inspection they recieved when coming through the station.

Again, I’m not sure when this episode will be available, but I’ll post all the info here as soon as I know. It looks like my contact at Ellis Island is moving to a new job soon, so I’m hoping this happens soon. Stay tuned….