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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]]. The first Orphan train was in 1854. Between 1854 and 1919 it is estimated that 105,000 children rode the Orphan Train <br> | 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 | *[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 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. | ||