[Scrapbook] Immigration 88th Congress , 1962-11-19 - 1963-05-20
Scope and Contents
ICEM discussed their cooperation of development with Latin America, resettlement of refugees, and more; Walter highlighted the effort by the house committee on immigration and naturalization to suppor war refugees with signiifcant financial contributions; Walter gloated about millions of refugees having been admitted, especially those of Jewish descent; Walter and the then director of the International rescue and relief committee clashed at a dinner as Walter defended the immigration quotas while the director claimed the immigration laws admitted refugees but didn't help them financially or to receive definite status.
Dates
- Creation: 1962-11-19 - 1963-05-20
Creator
- From the Collection: Walter, Francis E. (Francis Eugene), 1894-1963 (Person)
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions: Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Extent
From the Collection: 220 Linear Feet (201 Boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Personal Names
Walter, Francis E. (Francis Eugene), 1894-1963; Freed B. Rooney
Corporate Names
Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration; United States. Congress. House. Committee on Immigration and Naturalization; International Rescue Committee
Subject / Topic
Refugees; Immigration; Refugee relief
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
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