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Orphan Train in Michigan

From the 1850's to the 1930's, more than 250,000 orphans from New York City and Boston were sent westward. The train made many stops along the way as married couples picked out the boy or girl they wanted. Michigan was one of many middle western states to take in 12,500 children from 3 to 16 years of age. Captivating stories, eyewitnesses and photos make this a very special documentary. Available from www.michiganhistoryvideos.com on DVD and VHS

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