The Promised Land and Americanization in Wartime
A Woman's club program on Americanization examines immigrant life through literature. Mary Antin and Riis are cited. education as a key American opportunity is highlighted with examples from Boston and the immigrant experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Lewis
Mary Antin
Jacob Riis
Israel Zangewell
Abraham Rohbany
D. E. Lewis
Woman's Club
Boston
America
Promised Land
Aga
From Russia to Boston Free Schools and Founding Pride
A child newly arrived in America learns to navigate free Boston schools and common life. She embraces citizenship, studies Washington's life, and discovers what it means to belong to a country, elevating patriotism and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States
Russia
America
New World
Washington
Republic
George Washington
George
Martha Washington
Immigrant Advocate Shares World From City Slums
The piece highlights Mrs. D. E. Lewis who, living in slums, inspired foreigners by showcasing a global path. She studied at public libraries and colleges, connected with Columbia University, and dedicated years to immigrant interests in the United States, describing her as a tireless advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ments
College of Teachers
Columbia University
United States
D. E. Lewis
Book drive plans to furnish 2 million books for war service
The American Library Association aims to collect two million books for soldiers sailors and marines in camps on ships and overseas during March 18 to 25. Agnes R Wright Wyoming state librarian directs the Wyoming effort with local directors in towns and centers. A $1.5 million fund backs camp libraries and trained service and more than 100000 books have already been purchased. Wyoming donors gave about $4500 in October, and the drive is expected to exceed the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library War Service
American Library Association
America
United Stats
Wyoming
Agnes R. Wright
Cheyenne
K. of C
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John M. Dagget
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Frank I. Rue
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J. H. Welsh
Francis P. Hynes
Casper, Wyoming
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