Introduction : the development of restriction

The national origins debate

The western hemisphere and the Philippines

Problems of the 1930s : the depression

Problems of the 1930s : refugees and subversives

Displaced persons legislation : enactment

Displaced persons legislation : amendment

The postwar debate over immigration policy

The McCarran Act

Appendix A : sources of immigration : 1820-1950

Appendix B : quota and nonquota immigration : 1925-52.