Immigrant's Guide to Cleveland from Bank

Name/Title

Immigrant's Guide to Cleveland from Bank

Entry/Object ID

2231A

Description

The Immigrant's Guide (body) Published in 1914 by the Cleveland Immigration League, this booklet offered practical tips for the new foreign residents, listing everything from the addresses of health clinics to a very American bit of advice: "Take the first honest job offered and look for a better one."

Context

Pamphlet provides details for newly arrived immigrants to successfully assimilate into American society and cultural life in Cleveland. Details key resources that the city offered in the early 20th century to newly arrived citizens.

Collection

WRHS

Category

Booklet

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

MMJH C-02

Language

English

Material/Technique

paper

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Description

4"

Height

6-1/8 in