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Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story by Andrea Warren (1996)
80 pages
The book has alternating chapters on the history of the orphan trains and the true story of one of the riders, Lee
Nailling - who rode in 1926 to Texas.
80 pages
The book has alternating chapters on the history of the orphan trains and the true story of one of the riders, Lee
Nailling - who rode in 1926 to Texas.
Orphan Train Riders: Their Own Stories - Volume 1 through 6 edited by Mary Ellen Johnson (1992 )
463 pages - $16.25 for Volumes 1-3 & 5-6, $22.75 for Volume 4 (hardback) or get the whole set for $90.00
These books are a wonderful collection of stories written by the orphan train riders themselves or their
descendants. The years span from 1854-1929 and include stories from many different states. The volumes
are in no particular order and can be ordered separately or as a set. They have been organized by the Orphan
Train Heritage Society of America, Inc.
463 pages - $16.25 for Volumes 1-3 & 5-6, $22.75 for Volume 4 (hardback) or get the whole set for $90.00
These books are a wonderful collection of stories written by the orphan train riders themselves or their
descendants. The years span from 1854-1929 and include stories from many different states. The volumes
are in no particular order and can be ordered separately or as a set. They have been organized by the Orphan
Train Heritage Society of America, Inc.
The Orphan Trains: Placing Out in America by Marilyn Irvin Holt (1994)
248 pages
Freelance writer Holt carefully analyzes the system of the orphan trains, initially instituted by the New York
Children's Aid Society in 1853, tracking its imitators as well as the reasons for its creation and demise. She
captures the children's perspective with the judicious use of oral histories, institutional records, and newspaper
accounts.
248 pages
Freelance writer Holt carefully analyzes the system of the orphan trains, initially instituted by the New York
Children's Aid Society in 1853, tracking its imitators as well as the reasons for its creation and demise. She
captures the children's perspective with the judicious use of oral histories, institutional records, and newspaper
accounts.
Orphan Trains to Missouri by Michael D. Patrick and Evelyn Goodrich Trickel (1997)
128 pages
Orphan Trains to Missouri documents the history of the children on those Orphan Trains & their struggles, their
successes, and their failures. Touching stories of volunteers who oversaw the placement of the orphans as well
as stories of the orphans themselves make this a rich record of American and Midwestern history.
128 pages
Orphan Trains to Missouri documents the history of the children on those Orphan Trains & their struggles, their
successes, and their failures. Touching stories of volunteers who oversaw the placement of the orphans as well
as stories of the orphans themselves make this a rich record of American and Midwestern history.
Persimmon Hill: Transportation In The West - Spring 1999 issue
88 pages
This publication of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame includes an article titled "The Orphan Train" by Carolyn D.
Wall on pages 57-65. The rest of the magazine includes stories relating to the transportation methods used in
the West.
88 pages
This publication of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame includes an article titled "The Orphan Train" by Carolyn D.
Wall on pages 57-65. The rest of the magazine includes stories relating to the transportation methods used in
the West.
Plains Bound: Fragile Cargo by Charlotte M. Endorf and illustrated by Sarah M. Endorf (2005)
87 pages
In a series of interviews with Orphan Train riders and their descendants, Charlotte Endorf shares their touching
stories. Most of the riders included in this book were sent to Nebraska from New York.
87 pages
In a series of interviews with Orphan Train riders and their descendants, Charlotte Endorf shares their touching
stories. Most of the riders included in this book were sent to Nebraska from New York.
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