Young Men's Christian Association. International Committee.

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.