Emigrant Aid Societies
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:
- The New England Emigrant Aid Company
- The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
- The Hibernian Society for the Relief of Emigrants from Ireland
- Charitable Irish Society of Boston
References
- ↑
Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Emigrant Aid Societies". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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