Telegram from G. G. Gibson to the Commissioner General of Immigration
10/18/1913
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In this telegram, G. G. Gibson urges Anthony Caminetti to not allow Emmeline Pankhurst into the country, as he believes she would teach American women her "vicious doctrines." It comes from an appeal of English suffragette Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst for admittance.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
National Archives Identifier: 18503950
Full Citation: Telegram from G. G. Gibson to Anthony Caminetti, Commissioner General of Immigration; 10/18/1913; 51728/017; Appeal of Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst for admittance for visit, English Suffragette; Subject and Policy Files, 1893 - 1957; Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Record Group 85; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/gg-gibson-to-immigration-commissioner, March 24, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
