(1973) Study of the Iowa Annie Wittenmyer Home and Alternative Care Resources: in Compliance with House File No. 739, November 1, 1973. University of Iowa
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Abstract
In Iowa's infancy and rugged farm economy, the idea prevailed that the weak and poor were considered a menace to the community and were trundled off to the poor house. Uncared for children were either apprenticed out or sent to the poor house along with the derelict, the insane, the drunkard, and the prostitute. As orphaned children of Civil War soldiers were considered to be mere victims of uncontrolled circumstances, great concern by church groups precipitated an interest in separate facilities for children unable to live in their own homes.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | Annie Wittenmyer, Iowa Solider's Orphan Home, Children, Orphans |
| Subjects: | Social issues and programs Social issues and programs > Children and youth Social issues and programs > Children and youth > Adoption and foster care |
| ID Code: | 46089 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 10 Oct 2023 16:21 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Oct 2023 16:21 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/46089 |