Mary Antin

Mary Antin (1881–1949) was a Russian-born American author whose writings chronicled the immigrant experience in the United States. Born in Polotsk in the Russian Empire (now in Belarus), she emigrated with her family to Boston in 1894 and became known for her eloquent advocacy of education and Americanization. Antin first gained attention with *From Plotzk to Boston* (1899), later expanded into her best-known autobiography, *The Promised Land* (1912), which recounts her journey from Jewish life under the tsar to opportunities in America. She also published essays and lectures on immigration and national identity.