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Little Orphan Annie
Around the time in 1864, Little Orphan Annie became the big thing and was all over the funny pages,on the radio,and what they called "pictures" (movies).And you know what inspiered "Little Orphan Annie"?The Orphan Train!And actually, Little Orphan Annie,to some people,is still popular today! -
The Orphan Train
The Orphan Train saga started in 1856,in New York City.Many Orphans got to a loving,and happy families,and others where purchesed almost asthough they would be slaves,in other words, put to work -
The book!
There is even a BOOK about the famous Orphan Train,the book is called The Orphan Train Quartet,In the face of danger.The book is written by Joan Lowery Nixon.This book is still around today.Read THE BOOK! -
The Orphan's Life
Many Orphan's lifes change once they get a new family.
But in this case...change is a GOOD thing!But for some people...I guess they just don't agree... -
Name Tags
Before the orphans get sold, they put a name tag on thier clothes
so the adopter knows there name and other important infermation like date of birth, age, and back round knowledg. -
Famous
Many orphans became famous because of the orphan train and it's history. Many orphans report danger, adventure, and more...
some orphans even made it in the news papers!But you won't hear much about them now.... -
Postars and Fliers
All of the time, people put up posters and fliers,warning people that orphans are in town, this method worked and became famous during this time. -
Money
One penny was a lot of money back then.And that is just what they bought the children with! Penny's! -
Shirly Temple
Around the year of 1857, Shirly Temple came into view.
one orphan says "We sung Shirly Temple songs on our way to different places, my favorite song is 'peppermint bay'!"
Apparently, to some orphans,shirly temple, was playing a big part in the orphans.And surprisingly, Shirley Temple is still around today!
