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  2. Nebraska home for dependent children - Wikipedia

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    In 1876, charitable women organized home for the friendless societies in various parts of the state, having for their object the maintenance of a home in Lincoln, for homeless women and children. [3] This Home was duly incorporated in 1876 by some charitable women to afford a home for homeless children, and homeless women, young or old.

  3. Milford Industrial Home - Wikipedia

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    The Milford Industrial Home, formerly called Nebraska Maternity Home, was an institution in Milford, Nebraska, which housed unmarried pregnant women. [1] For a while it was the only such institution in the country. It was founded by an act of the Nebraska Legislature in 1887, and the first woman was admitted in 1889. The women were under strict ...

  4. Category:Orphanages in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Orphanages in the United States by state or territory (9 C) Pages in category "Orphanages in the United States" The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total.

  5. Boys Town (organization) - Wikipedia

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    Boys Town, Nebraska. Boys Town was founded on December 12, 1917, [1] as an orphanage for boys. Originally known as "The City of Little Men", the organization was begun by Edward J. Flanagan, a Roman Catholic priest, while he worked in the Diocese of Omaha.

  6. Moses Merrill Mission - Wikipedia

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    Eliza Merrill left Nebraska soon after the death of her husband to return with their son to Albany, New York, where she established an orphanage. Settlers used the old mission for church services past the 1860s. [5]

  7. Catholic sisters and nuns in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Pioneer Healers: The History of Women Religious in American Health Care (1989) 375pp; Stewart, George C. Marvels of Charity: History of American Sisters and Nuns (1994), the most detailed coverage, with many lists and photos of different habits. Sullivan, Mary C. Catherine McAuley and the Tradition of Mercy (1995) Wall, Barbra Mann.

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  9. Category:Women in Nebraska - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Women in Nebraska" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.