National Orphan Train Complex
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| − | Orphan train research helps find foster children between 1853 and 1930 who rode trains from [[New York City, New York|New York City]], [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]], or [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]] to other states | + | Orphan train research helps find foster children between 1853 and 1930 who rode trains from [[New York City, New York|New York City]], [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]], or [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]] to new homes in other states or Canada. The genealogy of many of these 200,000 orphaned, abandoned, or homeless children can often be traced back to the [[Children's Aid Society]], or the [[New York Foundling Hospital]], among others.[[Image:{{NOTCopen}}]] <br><br> |
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Revision as of 22:54, 25 September 2012
Contact InformationE-mail:[1] orphantraindepot@gmail.com Address:[1]
Telephone:[1] 785-243-4471 Hours and holidays:[1]
Directions: Google Map Internet sites and databases:
Collection Description{Please briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).[2] For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.[3]} TipsAdmission: $5.00 Adults; $3.00 Children under 12; $4.00 Group rate for 10 or more people.[1] Guides{Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. } Alternate Repositories{ List (link to a Wiki article for) at least one or more other repositories that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.} If you cannot visit or find a source at the National Orphan Train Complex, a similar source may be available at one of the following. Overlapping Collections
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