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Jan 31, 2017 · In 1906, a 13-year-old orphan named Emily (Reese) Kidder boarded a train in New York City bound for the Midwest with the hope of being adopted ...
May 10, 2023 · Orphanages were established to save children from the streets. But they often became places of horror. And homelessness on the streets offered ...
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Jul 3, 2018 · Two Texans travel the U.S. presenting the history of 250,000 children who were taken west by train, in search of families.
Oct 14, 2022 · A heart wrenching true story of a young boy and his brothers, and their journey across the country to their new lives. Patricia Timmermans.
In 1854, Brace sent 45 children from New York to the tiny town Dowagiac, Michigan. The journey required multiple trains and boats make the journey. Upon their ...
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Jul 27, 2021 · When the trains arrived in town, prospective “parents” came from miles around to see. The children would finally get off the train upon arrival ...
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Every detail this book is rooted in history, but Vivian – the train rider in my novel – goes on a journey that is entirely her own. It isn't until a rebellious ...
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Dec 6, 2016 · Generally, babies on the orphan train were adopted by parents seeking to add to their families. Older children faced hardship and abuse. Some ...