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In the late 1800s and early 1900s, [[New York Genealogy|New York]] had many orphans, particularly in New York City. "[[National Orphan Train Complex|Orphan Train]]" riders were sent from New York City to western families for adoption. The largest groups came from the [[New York Foundling Hospital]], and from the [[Children's Aid Society]]. | In the late 1800s and early 1900s, [[New York Genealogy|New York]] had many orphans, particularly in New York City. "[[National Orphan Train Complex|Orphan Train]]" riders were sent from New York City to western families for adoption. The largest groups came from the [[New York Foundling Hospital]], and from the [[Children's Aid Society]]. The first Orphan train was in 1854. Between 1854 and 1919 it is estimated that 105,000 children rode the Orphan Train <br> | ||
*[http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/about/history/victor-remer-historical-archives The Victor Remer Historical Archives of the Children's Aid Society]<br>105 East 22nd Street<br>New York , NY 10010<br>Phone: 1-212-949=4800<br> | |||
The Victor Remer Historical Archives of the Children's Aid Society | |||
105 East 22nd Street | |||
New York , NY 10010 | |||
Phone: 1-212-949=4800 | |||
The guide contains materials pertaining to emigration programs: Orphan Train, foster care and adoption programs operating between 1853-1947, annual reports to 2006, and The Children's Aid Society lodging houses, industrial schools, convalescent homes, health centers and farm schools. | The guide contains materials pertaining to emigration programs: Orphan Train, foster care and adoption programs operating between 1853-1947, annual reports to 2006, and The Children's Aid Society lodging houses, industrial schools, convalescent homes, health centers and farm schools. | ||
The '''Children's Aid Society''' was founded 9 January 1853 by twelve people. | The '''Children's Aid Society''' was founded 9 January 1853 by twelve people. Charles Loring Brace was chosen to lead the organization. The following books abstract several censuses taken by the federal and state government at these institutions. | ||
The following books abstract several censuses taken by the federal and state government at these institutions. | |||
*Inskeep, Carolee R. ''The Children's Aid Society of New York: An Index to the Federal, State, and Local Census Records of Its Lodging Houses (1855–1925)''. Baltimore, Maryland: Clearfield, 1996. (Family History Library book {{FHL|763493|title-id|disp=974.71 J3i}}.) Includes 1855, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (police census), 1900, 1905, 1910, 1915, 1920, and 1925 censuses. | *Inskeep, Carolee R. ''The Children's Aid Society of New York: An Index to the Federal, State, and Local Census Records of Its Lodging Houses (1855–1925)''. Baltimore, Maryland: Clearfield, 1996. (Family History Library book {{FHL|763493|title-id|disp=974.71 J3i}}.) Includes 1855, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (police census), 1900, 1905, 1910, 1915, 1920, and 1925 censuses. | ||