League of Foreign-Born Citizens

Publication Date: April 1915

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s):

Research Area: Population and demographics; Social conditions

Keywords: Immigration; Education; Policy

Type: Other

Coverage: New York

Abstract:

The author describes the work of this two-year old non-racial, non-sectarian organization, including:

* Working with the Bureau of Immigration to help relatives of immigrants who are detained at Ellis Island;

* Free naturalization classes and support for the immigrant in the naturalization process;

* Free Civil Service classes;

* Working with the legislature to expand work opportunities for immigrants;

* A series of public meetings and lectures.

Bulletin of the National Conference of Jewish Charities, 5:9