Ports of Entry - Council Home Missions

"Ports of Entry: Missionary Herald" offers a compelling glimpse into the vital missionary work conducted at Ellis Island during a pivotal era of immigration. Authored by the Home Missions Council and Council of Women for Home Missions, this historical account sheds light on the experiences of immigrants passing through this iconic gateway to America.

Explore the intersection of faith and immigration as the book details the dedicated efforts to provide support and guidance to newcomers. Focusing on the missions based at Ellis Island, "Ports of Entry" captures a significant chapter in both religious history and the story of American immigration.

This meticulously prepared print republication offers insight into the challenges and triumphs of missionary work amidst the bustling activity of one of the nation's busiest ports of entry. A valuable resource for those interested in religion, 20th-century United States history, and the broader narrative of emigration and immigration.

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