Unity is Strength: German Immigrant Associations in New York, 1890s-1930s

Migration has been one of the most pressing societal issues throughout history. Immigrant associations play a crucial role in understanding this phenomenon. They channel migration streams, influence the assimilation of their members, and serve as representatives of the entire immigrant group in society. However, they remain an understudied subject, particularly in historical research.

To address this gap, this study examines German immigrant associations in New York from the 1890s to the 1...