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'Street Arabs, Gutter Snipes And Waifs': The Problem Of Wayward, Abandonned And Desitute Children In New York City, 1840-1920, Robert G. Waite
'Street Arabs, Gutter Snipes And Waifs': The Problem Of Wayward, Abandonned And Desitute Children In New York City, 1840-1920, Robert G. Waite
Robert G. Waite
The problem of wayward and destitute youths plagued New York City throughout the later 19th century. During these years an estimated 40,000 children lived much of their lives on the streets. A number of civic reformers launched a number of programs to combat these problem, to aid the children. This article focuses on the problem of the wayward youths. The essay is available on-line at the website newyorkhistoryreview.com (see attached) and it will be published in the annual volume for 2012.
'The Most Model Prison Of The World': The Albany County Penitentiary And 19th Century Prison Reform, Robert G. Waite
'The Most Model Prison Of The World': The Albany County Penitentiary And 19th Century Prison Reform, Robert G. Waite
Robert G. Waite
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