Council records, 1920-1979.

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Council records, 1920-1979.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86134032

Minutes of meetings, annual reports, membership lists, bulletins, financial records, and other materials detailing the activities of this social service agency, organized to help immigrants adjust to American life. It helped the foreign born deal with personal problems, with government agencies such as the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the U.S. State Department, with employment agencies, and with private social agencies. Council representatives also attended Naturalization Court hearings and sponsored receptions and programs for new citizens.

12.0 cu. ft. (12 boxes).

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8343417

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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Minneapolis Council of Americanization.

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United States. Immigration and naturalization service

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American Council for Naturalization (New York, N.Y.).

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United Way of Minneapolis Area

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Council of Americanization (Minneapolis, Minn.).

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