Name/Title
"Alone in the World - Orphans and Orphanages in America" - by Catherine ReefEntry/Object ID
2025.10.2Description
Copy of "Alone in the World - Orphaned and Orphanages in America." This book looks at the struggles and difficulties of those who grew up in early orphanages in America. What's unique to this book is a quote from Harry Dankoler about growing up in an orphanage.
The book looks to be a library copy, and is in overall good condition with minor signs of use, wear, and storage.Cataloged By
Matthew AdelmanAcquisition
Accession
2025.10Source or Donor
Mitterman, LaurenAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Book, Orphans, Wisconsin, Door County, ReferenceCondition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Mar 27, 2025Examined By
Matthew AdelmanRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Harry DankolerGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: Quote from Harry Dankoler who grew up in Wisconsin's soldiers' orphan home recalled "several times punished for too much laughing in my classes. Laughing was thrashed out of me."
Status: OK
Status By: Matthew Adelman
Status Date: 2025-03-27Create Date
March 27, 2025Update Date
September 15, 2026
