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Immigrant societies aid arrivals at Ellis Island with escort and schooling
The article describes how immigrant societies such as the Society for Italian Immigrants and Baron de Hirsch Fund guide newcomers from Ellis Island to their destinations, guard against harpies and shysters, and run night schools to teach English and civics. It highlights cases of exploitation by runners and lawyers, the escort system, and efforts to instill patriotism and citizenship through classes and the oath of allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ellis Island
New World
Greater
New York
Naples
Venice
Rome
Sicily
Bargeee
Ellis Island Land
Harpies
New Land
Bernardo Foiere
Durango
Colorado
Italy
Jersey City
Foiere
New York City
Society For
Expressman
Society For Italian Immigrants
Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance
Sociedad Espanola de Beneficencia
Deutsche Frauen Verein
Magyar Tarsulat
Hungarian Association
Educational Alliance of New York
Baron de Hirsch Fund
Baron de Hirsch
Columbia
Republic
Isaac Popovitch