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Orphan Train Presentation at Library

March 7, 2015 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Orange City Public Library

On March 7th, at 1:30 pm, author Clark Kidder will give a presentation at the Orange City Public Library, sharing his knowledge of the Orphan Trains. Between 1854 and 1929, nearly 250,000 children were transported from New York City to the homes of farm families in almost every state, particularly in the Midwest. Kidder tells the story of his paternal grandmother, the late Emily (Reese) Kidder, of Milton, who was brought to Wisconsin in 1909 as one of these orphan children. He will read from his new book, Emily’s Story – The Brave Journey of an Orphan Train Rider. Kidder will also show pictures from the book in a PowerPoint presentation. The program will allow time for questions and answers. Admission to the program is free. The speaker will have copies of his Orphan Train themed books for sale and signing at the program. Mr. Kidder’s book should be available for check out at the Orange City Public Library soon.

Emily's Story

Orphan Train ad

Clark Kidder

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Date:
March 7, 2015
Time:
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Venue

Orange City Public Library
112 Albany Ave SE
Orange City, IA 51041 United States
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Phone
7127074302
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Orange City Public Library
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Details

Date:
March 7, 2015
Time:
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Event Categories:
,

Venue

Orange City Public Library
112 Albany Ave SE
Orange City, IA 51041 United States
+ Google Map
Phone
7127074302
View Venue Website

Organizer

Orange City Public Library
View Organizer Website