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100 1 _aHome Missions Council
_q(U.S.)
245 1 0 _aPorts of Entry: Missionary Herald
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-13
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCity missions -- New York (State) -- New York
653 _aHome missions -- New York (State) -- New York
653 _aWomen in missionary work -- New York (State) -- New York
653 _aMissions -- Ellis Island (N.J. and N.Y.)
700 1 _aCouncil of Women for Home Missions
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55955
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