Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) International Committee records
Abstract
Selected records (1903-1936) of the Young Men's Christian Association consist of documents of the International Committee and the YMCA of Greater New York, pertaining to immigrants and immigration, as well as to United States immigration policy and law. Materials of the Industrial Department consist of minutes and monthly reports of the Department. Documents of Ellis Island work pertain to organizing and securing funds, minutes of meetings and reports of the General Committee of Immigrant Aid at Ellis Island. Publications include pamphlets, brochures, commemorative programs, leaflets, manuals, articles, etc., mostly published by the Industrial Department. Topics covered include all aspects of immigrant life, such as employment, health, and legal problems.Also included are correspondence, monthly reports, statistical data, publications of the National Liberal Immigration League, Immigrant Education Society, and the International Committee of the YMCA. Monthly reports are of the International Committee of the YMCA (1912). The collection includes immigrant autobiographies, miscellaneous publications, and documentation of work with Italians in East Harlem (New York).
Dates
- 1903-1936
Creator
Language of Materials
Mainly in English
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.
OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS
This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.
HISTORICAL SKETCH
Growing problems presented by large numbers of arriving immigrants led the YMCA in 1907 to establish a comprehensive immigration program to assist the immigrant at embarkation and debarkation ports, in transit, and after arrival. The service program was to include bureaus of information, employment, legal aid, medical aid, banking advice, courses in English, citizenship, naturalization procedures, etc. A YMCA agent was appointed for Ellis Island. Distribution of published materials played a significant role in the programs. Pamphlets carried religious instructions, introduction notices to YMCA workers, and practical and social advice.
Extent
5 microfilm rolls
- Italian Americans -- New York (State) -- New York. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Social work with immigrants Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Social work with immigrants -- New York (State) -- New York. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Inventory of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) International Committee records.
- Author
- IHRC Archives
- Date
- 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding Aid in English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Immigration History Research Center Archives Collecting Area
