Interstate Migration, Vol. 3: Hearings Before the Select Committee to Investigate the Interstate Migration of Destitute Citizens, House of . Chicago Hearings; August 19, 20, and 21, 1940

Urban migration, relief, and race in 1940 Chicago Learn how a national investigation examined why destitute citizens move, the role of relief programs, and how race and housing shape city life. This Chicago hearing record captures a wide view of the migrant experience, from courtrooms to social services, and shows how policy and local realities interact.

This edition presents testimony, witness statements, and submitted material that reveal the pressures of unemployment, relief, and urban growth. It highlights the complexities of migration within a changing economy and the responses of city officials, welfare agencies, and researchers.

- Read direct remarks from Chicago’s mayor and other leaders on relief, migration, and race relations.
- See how policy ideas about residency, housing, and social support were debated at a national inquiry.
- Explore discussions of urban impact, labor markets, and the balance between federal influence and local administration.
- Access accompanying statements and research on the social and health factors behind migratory movement.

Ideal for readers interested in mid-20th century social policy, urban history, and the interplay between migration and city life. This material provides a documentary perspective on how a major city confronted destitution, migration, and race during a pivotal era.