The Social Work of the Salvation ArmyLamb, Edwin Gifford
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The Social Work of the Salvation Army
Lamb, Edwin Gifford
Poor; Salvation Army; Social history
Born in Illinois. American parents. About twenty-eight years old.
Single. Ran away from home and was ashamed to go back. Had no trade but
had worked a good deal as cook on board ship. Had been out of work six
weeks. Said he was sick and had about $200.00, but it did not last long.
He was working round the Army Hotel a little every day, for which he
got his bed and one meal ticket. Never worked in the country. Said he
was going to join the navy. Looked bright and capable.
No. 74.
Born in Lithuania. Twenty-three years old. Single. People at home were
poor. Had no trade. In New York three years. Out of work two months.
Obtained clothes in various ways and sold them. Was not dissipated, but
looked lazy. Never worked in the country.
No. 75.
Born in Yonkers, N. Y. American parents. About sixty-five years old.
Single. Was an old sailor but had not been to sea for over a year. Was
working two days a week as janitor. Said he had been a hard drinker in
the past, but he did not drink much now. He looked aged, but still
capable. Never worked in the country.
No. 76.
Born in Boston. Irish parents. About twenty-five years old. Single. Had
no trade. People did not recognize him. Had travelled all over the
country. Had been in jail twice. Never worked in the country. Looked
like a tramp.
SOME FACTS BROUGHT OUT IN THE 76 HOTEL EXAMPLES.
Nationality. No. Percentage.
American parentage 35 .461
Irish parentage 20 .263
English and Scotch parentage 9 .119
German parentage 8 .105
Other countries 4 .052
Married men 7 .095
Single men 69 .905
Worked a little in country 13 .169
Worked considerably in country 5 .065
Men with regular trades 26 .342[56]
Union men 4 .052
Men who looked efficient 15 .197
Men who looked semi-efficient 14 .184
Men who looked inefficient 47 .619
Ages.
15-20 4 .052
20-30 42 .553
30-40 16 .211
40-50 6 .079
50-60 7 .092
60-70 1 .013
Length of time out of work.
Less than 1 mo. 12 .157
More than 1 mo. 13 .171
More than 2 mos. 11 .145
More than 3 mos. 40 .527
FACTS BROUGHT OUT IN THE 109 INDUSTRIAL EXAMPLES AND THE 76 HOTEL
EXAMPLES COMBINED.
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