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The NOTC Bookstore has several books and videos about the Orphan Trains for sale.
To browse the catalog by category:
Non-Fiction Books
Historical Fiction Books
Children's Books
Young Adult Books
Videos
National Orphan Train Complex Items
Orphan Train Heritage Society of America Items
Children's Items
Pippa White Items
To browse the catalog by category:
Non-Fiction Books
Historical Fiction Books
Children's Books
Young Adult Books
Videos
National Orphan Train Complex Items
Orphan Train Heritage Society of America Items
Children's Items
Pippa White Items
To order items from the bookstore:
NOTC
P.O. Box 322
Concordia, KS 66901
- Print out the order form
- Fill out the form completely
- Return form with payment (check or cash) to:
NOTC
P.O. Box 322
Concordia, KS 66901
| New Orphan Train Books |
That Brady Fellow (2006), written by Dorothy A. Lund Nelson and illustrated by Sarah
Barnhart, is the story of Orphan Train Rider and governor of Alaska, John Green Brady.
Nelson uses stories from articles, books and newspapers to create conversations in this
personable historical novel. This book follows the life journey of John Brady from
childhood to an adult, and gives the reader a picture of Alaska and how it was affected by
his life. John started his journey with no mother and an abusive father, and then rose
above his problems with the help of people in his life to become governor.
This is an engaging story of historical fiction that will give the reader a sense of the life of
John Brady, as well as the Orphan Train experience. Nelson is also the author of the
books “Burke’s Journey” on the life of Orphan Train Rider and governor of North Dakota,
Andrew Burke. For more information or to order a copy, please contact Dorothy Lund
Nelson at 2910 22nd Street South East, Rochester, MN 55904 or 507-282-6269 or
dlundnelson@hotmail.com. This book is not available through the NOTC Store.
Barnhart, is the story of Orphan Train Rider and governor of Alaska, John Green Brady.
Nelson uses stories from articles, books and newspapers to create conversations in this
personable historical novel. This book follows the life journey of John Brady from
childhood to an adult, and gives the reader a picture of Alaska and how it was affected by
his life. John started his journey with no mother and an abusive father, and then rose
above his problems with the help of people in his life to become governor.
This is an engaging story of historical fiction that will give the reader a sense of the life of
John Brady, as well as the Orphan Train experience. Nelson is also the author of the
books “Burke’s Journey” on the life of Orphan Train Rider and governor of North Dakota,
Andrew Burke. For more information or to order a copy, please contact Dorothy Lund
Nelson at 2910 22nd Street South East, Rochester, MN 55904 or 507-282-6269 or
dlundnelson@hotmail.com. This book is not available through the NOTC Store.
Emily’s Story: The Brave Journey of an Orphan Train Rider (2007), written by Clark
Kidder is the story of his grandmother, Emily Florence Reese Kidder. Emily was born in
New York in 1892, and rode the Orphan Train to Iowa in 1906. Kidder shares Emily’s story
through photographs, original documents and oral histories. This is a unique story in that
Emily was old enough to remember her time in the orphanage and her train ride west.
Kidder does a fantastic job of telling the compelling story of her journey from New York to
Iowa, and her life after she was placed with her new family.
Kidder also offers the reader a quick history of the Orphan Trains and why they were
started. In addition, information on the other children who rode the train with Emily is
included, as well as a Teacher’s guide for Secondary/Postsecondary students,
independent study, and book clubs.
This book holds a wealth of information as well as a personal story that will touch your
heart and educate you about the life and times of the children that rode these trains.
Kidder is also the author of the book Orphan Trains and Their Precious Cargo - The Life’s
Work of Reverend H. D. Clarke. This book, as well as Emily’s Story is available in the
NOTC bookstore for $15.99. To order call 785-243-4471 or click on the book form above.
Kidder is the story of his grandmother, Emily Florence Reese Kidder. Emily was born in
New York in 1892, and rode the Orphan Train to Iowa in 1906. Kidder shares Emily’s story
through photographs, original documents and oral histories. This is a unique story in that
Emily was old enough to remember her time in the orphanage and her train ride west.
Kidder does a fantastic job of telling the compelling story of her journey from New York to
Iowa, and her life after she was placed with her new family.
Kidder also offers the reader a quick history of the Orphan Trains and why they were
started. In addition, information on the other children who rode the train with Emily is
included, as well as a Teacher’s guide for Secondary/Postsecondary students,
independent study, and book clubs.
This book holds a wealth of information as well as a personal story that will touch your
heart and educate you about the life and times of the children that rode these trains.
Kidder is also the author of the book Orphan Trains and Their Precious Cargo - The Life’s
Work of Reverend H. D. Clarke. This book, as well as Emily’s Story is available in the
NOTC bookstore for $15.99. To order call 785-243-4471 or click on the book form above.
They Named Me Marjorie: The Brave Journey of an Orphan Train Rider by Ann
Zemke was, published in 2006, is the story of Ann’s grandmother Marjorie Peterson who
was taken by a family named Sutton in November 1906. Marjorie was abandoned by her
mother as a little girl, and placed with several other families. This is a touching story of
her life and experiences as an Orphan Train Rider. If you are interested in purchasing
this book for $15.00 plus $2.00 shipping, please can contact Ann Zemke at: 11060 Amen
Circle NE, Blaine, MN 55449 or 763-205-2633 or ann@crocuslanequilts.com.
Ann will be featured in the March 2007 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, along with
her book, They Named Me Marjorie, The brave journey of an orphan train rider, in “I Did
It!,” the magazine’s new feature which was created to celebrate readers’ successes.
Zemke was, published in 2006, is the story of Ann’s grandmother Marjorie Peterson who
was taken by a family named Sutton in November 1906. Marjorie was abandoned by her
mother as a little girl, and placed with several other families. This is a touching story of
her life and experiences as an Orphan Train Rider. If you are interested in purchasing
this book for $15.00 plus $2.00 shipping, please can contact Ann Zemke at: 11060 Amen
Circle NE, Blaine, MN 55449 or 763-205-2633 or ann@crocuslanequilts.com.
Ann will be featured in the March 2007 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, along with
her book, They Named Me Marjorie, The brave journey of an orphan train rider, in “I Did
It!,” the magazine’s new feature which was created to celebrate readers’ successes.
Extra! Extra! The Orphan Trains and Newsboys of New York
by Renée Wendinger
ISBN: 978‐0‐615‐29755‐2
In 1853 the US began evaluation of railroad routes to the Pacific with mapping
announcements going to Europe and the rest of the world. Praises went forth of
coming to America and obtaining free land. As a result the US received the largest
number of immigrants. Port cities became over crowed prompting jobs and cheap
labor. New York City had the largest influx of immigrants. Many immigrants made long
overland journeys while countless others stayed living in New York City. Sickness,
poverty, job competition and no money led to instability and desperation abandoning
children to the city streets. The orphan trains were the next leg of the journey for
many offspring of immigrant parents.
1854-1929, over 200,000 orphans, half-orphans and street children from the urban
East Coast were relocated to all points West across America in an effort to find a
family home. This phenomenal part of American history was the largest mass
migration of children to take place on American soil, never to be duplicated again.
Fending for oneself as a child is a rough endeavor. "Extra! Extra! The Orphan Trains
and Newsboys of New York" tells the story of the fate of many children in the late
nineteenth century, and how the Children's Aid Society sought to help these young
people through their early lives. From helping them find homes in rural America
through the famous orphan trains, to giving the newsboys of New York places to stay,
the Children's Aid Society engaged in remarkable work. "Extra! Extra!" is a
fascinating survey of the history of child welfare in the United States.
The diverse narrations in this book deliver gainful knowledge into a branch of
learning and preservation of little-know details of American history reaching a broad
spectrum of academic and universal readership. The pictures, hauntingly good! An
absolutely wonderful and classy book. A concentrated New York College course has
been built upon this accomplished book alone
by Renée Wendinger
ISBN: 978‐0‐615‐29755‐2
In 1853 the US began evaluation of railroad routes to the Pacific with mapping
announcements going to Europe and the rest of the world. Praises went forth of
coming to America and obtaining free land. As a result the US received the largest
number of immigrants. Port cities became over crowed prompting jobs and cheap
labor. New York City had the largest influx of immigrants. Many immigrants made long
overland journeys while countless others stayed living in New York City. Sickness,
poverty, job competition and no money led to instability and desperation abandoning
children to the city streets. The orphan trains were the next leg of the journey for
many offspring of immigrant parents.
1854-1929, over 200,000 orphans, half-orphans and street children from the urban
East Coast were relocated to all points West across America in an effort to find a
family home. This phenomenal part of American history was the largest mass
migration of children to take place on American soil, never to be duplicated again.
Fending for oneself as a child is a rough endeavor. "Extra! Extra! The Orphan Trains
and Newsboys of New York" tells the story of the fate of many children in the late
nineteenth century, and how the Children's Aid Society sought to help these young
people through their early lives. From helping them find homes in rural America
through the famous orphan trains, to giving the newsboys of New York places to stay,
the Children's Aid Society engaged in remarkable work. "Extra! Extra!" is a
fascinating survey of the history of child welfare in the United States.
The diverse narrations in this book deliver gainful knowledge into a branch of
learning and preservation of little-know details of American history reaching a broad
spectrum of academic and universal readership. The pictures, hauntingly good! An
absolutely wonderful and classy book. A concentrated New York College course has
been built upon this accomplished book alone
OUT OF THE FOUNDLING, INTO THE FIRE
The massive orphan train exodus whisked three-year-old Teresa from the safety of
her New York orphanage, where the worst thing the Foundling nuns did was wash
her curly black hair, to a desolate house and cold-hearted “parents” in Kansas.
There she entered a small and strange Volga German world whose inhabitants
spoke a language she had never heard. In this odd world, she encountered
whippings and sexual abuse.
Mail-Order Kid looks at the orphan train movement through the eyes of one small
child who yearns to know her “real” mother, survives a tortured childhood, and
ultimately, as an adult, comes to terms with her past, her faith, and herself.
“Quite fascinating, a new and unusual look at the Orphan Train experience.”
—Pippa White performer “The Orphan Train,” One’s Company Productions
You can order the book through our book store, or visit the website at:
http://www.marilyncoffey.net/
The massive orphan train exodus whisked three-year-old Teresa from the safety of
her New York orphanage, where the worst thing the Foundling nuns did was wash
her curly black hair, to a desolate house and cold-hearted “parents” in Kansas.
There she entered a small and strange Volga German world whose inhabitants
spoke a language she had never heard. In this odd world, she encountered
whippings and sexual abuse.
Mail-Order Kid looks at the orphan train movement through the eyes of one small
child who yearns to know her “real” mother, survives a tortured childhood, and
ultimately, as an adult, comes to terms with her past, her faith, and herself.
“Quite fascinating, a new and unusual look at the Orphan Train experience.”
—Pippa White performer “The Orphan Train,” One’s Company Productions
You can order the book through our book store, or visit the website at:
http://www.marilyncoffey.net/