Ports of Entry: Missionary Herald

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Home Missions Council (U.S.)

Contributor:

Council of Women for Home Missions

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ports of Entry: Missionary Herald" by Home Missions Council et al. is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the role of Protestant missionaries at major U.S. immigration hubs, particularly Ellis Island, and their efforts to provide support and guidance to immigrants arriving in America. It discusses the responsibilities and activities of the missionary workers, recognizing the significant impact of immigration on American society. The book details the various services provided by missionaries, including spiritual guidance, material assistance, and emotional support to immigrants from diverse backgrounds. It highlights the cooperation among different religious organizations and outlines the practicalities of their work, such as distributing literature, providing clothing and supplies, aiding in hospital visits, and addressing the needs of detained immigrants. Overall, it conveys a deep commitment to fostering a spirit of compassion and support, emphasizing the importance of welcoming newcomers to the United States and helping them navigate their new lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by ellinora, Larry B. Harrison, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-11-13