Researching orphanages and asylums in Chicago
This month, I researched a young man who spent time in a Chicago orphanage in the late 1800s. Through this process, I discovered the following excellent resources: GENERAL RESOURCES Jane Addams Hull House: http://www.hullhousemuseum.org/ Encyclopedia of Chicago – Orphanages: http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/937.html Social Welfare History project: Chicago Orphan Asylum by Ruth Orton Camp: http://www.socialwelfarehistory.com/organizations/chicago-orphan-asylum/ COLLECTIONS Chicago Nursery … Continue reading Researching orphanages and asylums in Chicago
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