Research

Scope and Content Note

This is a carbon typescript of the Commission of Immigration's report, which was later published. The report covers general social, economic, and "moral" conditions of aliens; private, unchartered banks that catered to and often exploited immigrants; treatment of aliens by the justice system (courts, lawyers, etc.); naturalization procedures and problems; immigrants' homes; education of adults and children; and distribution of alien labor.

The report includes legislation recommended by eight members of the commission to establish a "bureau of industries and immigration" to protect aliens from fraud, exploitation, and oppression; to see that they are employed; to provide them with information about and communication with agencies and activities with which they might or should have contact; and to deal with other issues related to the condition of aliens in the state. Signatures of these eight commissioners follow the recommended legislation. Following this is a memorandum by the dissenting commissioner opposing the establishment of a new bureau. Finally, the report contains 61 appendices providing statistical information or other detail supporting the material presented in the report.