Orphan Trains: The Story of Charles Long Brace and the Children He Saved and Failed

21 Oct 2025 5:04 PM | Librarian (Administrator)

S O’Connor, 2001.

What Is It? This book tells the story of the orphan trains, which transported destitute children from New York City to rural areas throughout the United States in the late 19th and early 12th centuries. It includes a biography of minister Charles Loring Brace, who created the Children's Aid Society.

How Can It Support My Research? Firsthand accounts of orphans help bring this story to life. You may find some valuable information and insights into the experiences of children on the orphan trains.

Visit our Library to explore this book. Call Number = 973 J39o

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