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Emigrant Aid Societies

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An Emigrant Aid Society was a charitable organisation that helped immigrants, usually of a particular nationality. They were particularly active in the United States.[1]

Examples include:


References

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  1. ^ Public Domain Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Emigrant Aid Societies". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
  2. ^ Hardy, John, ed. (1870). Manual of the Corporation of the City of New York. New York City: Common Council. p. 542.