Internal migrants
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on persons who change their place of residence from one locality to another within the borders of a single country. Works on foreign-born persons who enter a country intending to become permanent residents or citizens are entered under Immigrants.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
The Immigrant's Manual published by J. B. Derby
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS978f
Scope and Contents
This manual was compiled from newspaper articles written for Northerners interested in moving to Georgia or Florida. It provides guidance on establishing oneself in the Southern industries of sheep-husbandry, gold mining, and orange-growing. Specifically, it includes government statistics, interviews with workers, starting costs, and profit analysis on each industry. At the end of the manual there are advertisements for Georgia tourist attractions, such as resorts, hotels, and railroads. The...
Dates:
1878