Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank
Variant namesThe Emigrant Savings Bank was established in New York City in 1850 by the Irish Emigrant Society which was founded in 1841 for the protection of immigrants from Ireland. The bank offered a safe place to keep the immigrants' money and a way to send money home to destitute relatives. The society's officers also served as officers of the bank, and the society sent remittances overseas through the agency of the bank. The official business of the society, still extant although inactive, is conducted by the bank.
From the guide to the Emigrant Savings Bank records, 1841-1945, 1841-1923, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
The Emigrant Savings Bank was established in New York City in 1850 by the Irish Emigrant Society which was founded in 1841 for the protection of immigrants from Ireland.
The bank offered a safe place to keep the immigrants' money and a way to send money home to destitute relatives. The society's officers also served as officers of the bank, and the society sent remittances overseas through the agency of the bank. The official business of the society, still extant although inactive, is conducted by the bank.
From the description of Emigrant Savings Bank records, 1841-1945, bulk (1841-1923). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122517819
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| creatorOf | Emigrant Savings Bank. Emigrant Savings Bank records, 1841-1945, bulk (1841-1923). | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
| creatorOf | Emigrant Savings Bank records, 1841-1945, 1841-1923 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division | |
| referencedIn | Emigrant Savings Bank records, 1841-1945, 1841-1923 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division |
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