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!
an old document with writing on it
Children's Aid Society placement card
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
an old photo of a boy standing with his hands on his hips
Child Labor in America 1908-12: Lewis Hine Photos - Faces of Lost Youth
The History Place - Child Labor in America 1908-12: Lewis Hine Photos - Faces of Lost Youth
Lewis Hine - Little Orphan Annie in a Pittsburgh Institution, 1910
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Lewis Hine - Little Orphan Annie in a Pittsburgh Institution, 1910
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