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S3 E54 - The History of the Orphan Trains 1854 - 1929
Manage episode 422097131 series 3325720
In this episode, I explore the history of the orphan trains which existed as a form of a child welfare program that lasted between 1854 - 1929.
The first orphan train stop was in Dowagiac, Michigan in 1854. In the years they operated, over 200,000 children were placed in homes by charitable programs from eastern cities like New York and Boston.
For more information on the references in this episode, visit the Dowagiac Museum bibliography page here.
For tickets to the Del Shannon Concert mentioned, click here.
For information on Michael Delaware, visit:
380 episoder
Manage episode 422097131 series 3325720
In this episode, I explore the history of the orphan trains which existed as a form of a child welfare program that lasted between 1854 - 1929.
The first orphan train stop was in Dowagiac, Michigan in 1854. In the years they operated, over 200,000 children were placed in homes by charitable programs from eastern cities like New York and Boston.
For more information on the references in this episode, visit the Dowagiac Museum bibliography page here.
For tickets to the Del Shannon Concert mentioned, click here.
For information on Michael Delaware, visit:
380 episoder
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