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| Program name: | ORPHAN TRAIN RIDERS |
| Program category: |
Genealogy
Literature- Authors Visual Arts- Other |
| Program length: | 1 hour |
| Audience level: | All ages |
| Audience size: | 30-150 |
| Program description: | ORPHAN TRAIN RIDERS----I am the author of 2 books on the subject. The largest mass relocation of children in America took place during the orphan train era 1854-1929. Over 400,000 children were transported by rail out of NYC and major cities. They were America's first foster children. I do a lecture/video presentation. Life in the 19th Century could be brutal. When adults fell victim to alcoholism, job loss, or drugs, the children were the first to suffer. |
| Space/special requirements: | large room or auditorium |
| Travel restrictions: | 100 miles |
| Program fee: | $201- $350 |
| Is this fee negotiable? | Yes |
| Mileage included? | Yes |
| Notes about the fee: | |
| Other notes: | I can do a book signing or fundraising event. |
| Regions this program can be performed in: |
Metro Southeastern Long Island |
| Program last updated: | 07/09/2008 |
| Performer Information | (see all of this performer's programs) |
| Performer name: | Tom Riley |
| Phone: | 845-300-4296 |
| Mailing address: | 2 Gerlach Drive New City, NY 10956 |
| E-mail address: | totrwriter@aol.com |
| Previous appearances at: |
New City, Mamaroneck, Ardsley, Haverstraw, Thiels Contact information for New York State Public Libraries |
| Performer information last updated: | 03/17/2013 |
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