Did people get mail in Ellis Island?

No, mail was not delivered to Ellis Island. Immigrants were often held at Ellis Island for several days or even weeks while their applications were processed and medical checks were completed. During this time, they were not allowed to receive mail or other deliveries from outside the island.

Once immigrants were released from Ellis Island and allowed to enter the United States, they could begin to establish their new lives and receive mail at their new addresses. Many immigrants had family or friends who had already settled in the U.S. who would help them find housing and jobs, and with whom they could correspond through the mail.