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Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This is a carbon typescript of the Commission of Immigration's report to the governor, which was later published. Legislation of 1908 empowered the governor to appoint a nine-member Commission of Immigration to investigate the "condition, welfare, and industrial opportunities of aliens" in New York State. The report discusses these issues, and includes various legislative measures recommended by eight members of the commission.
Creator:
Title:
Commission of Immigration typescript of report to the governor
Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

(1 volume)

Inclusive Dates:
1909
Series Number:
A0491