Orphan Train Riders

Orphan Train Riders

Tom Riley

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Editorial:
Heritage Books Inc.
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Adopción y acogimiento
ISBN:
9780788436444
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This volume of records from the “surrender books” of the American Female Guardian Society’s Home for the Friendless in New York spans the years 1880-1930. The books contain records of children being admitted and discharged from the homes. Nearly 250,000 c

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