The history behind Wanderville

Historical research images about orphan trains, New York tenement life, and more!

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an old newspaper advertises the home for children wanted

The 8 Wonders of Kansas History

The 8 Wonders of Kansas History - A Kansas Sampler Foundation Project

an old black and white photo of a dirt road in the middle of town with buildings on both sides

an old black and white photo of two women knitting

Katie, 13 years old, and Angeline, 11 years old, making cuffs, January 1912

Katie, 13 years old, and Angeline, 11 years old, making cuffs, January 1912 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

an old black and white photo of train tracks in the middle of nowhere, with buildings on either side

No. 43. No. 3, Russell, Kansas.

No. 43. No. 3, Russell, Kansas. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

an old black and white drawing of people standing around

Le Train des orphelins » T2 (« Harvey ») par Xavier Fourquemin et Philippe Charlot Newspaper

Illustration de la misère infantile (Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1885)

an old black and white photo of two women walking down the street with bags on their backs

Young girl carrying bundle of coats home to be finished. New York City, February 1912

Young girl carrying bundle of coats home to be finished. New York City, February 1912 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Children's Aid Society placement card

an old black and white photo of buildings in the middle of a dirt field with a sky background

No. 53. Main Street of Ellis, Kansas.

No. 53. Main Street of Ellis, Kansas. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

an old black and white photo of some people on top of a building in the city

American Cities Pre-1950

Airshaft of a dumbbell tenement, New York City, taken from the roof, ca. 1900.

an old black and white photo of people in front of a train

Le Train des orphelins » T2 (« Harvey ») par Xavier Fourquemin et Philippe Charlot Orphan_Train_Wahpeton_ND_scan0001

Un "train des orphelins" en 1914

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