The immigration offices and statistics from 1857 to 1903 : $b Information for the Universal Exhibition of St. Louis (U.S.A.)

"The Immigration Offices and Statistics from 1857 to 1903: Information for the Universal Exhibition of St. Louis (U.S.A.)" by the Argentine Ministry of Agriculture is a journey back in time to discover how Argentina handled the wave of European immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It explores the inner workings of the Argentine Immigration Department, revealing how they organized lodging, jobs, language help, and even medical care for newcomers at the Immigrants Hotel in Buenos Aires. The story is supported by a treasure trove of statistical data covering nationalities, job types, and overall patterns from 1857 to 1903, illustrating the important role of immigration in changing both the population and economy of Argentina.