Figure 1.-- An important assessment of the experiences of these children was written by Gail Corbett, Barnardo Children in Canada. Corbett has written several academic volumes documenting the history of the children in Canada. |
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English philantropist Dr. John Barnardo was one of the primary workers in England attempting to provide for orphans and street children. Barnardo was appauled at the plight of street children. One solution was to send some of these children abroad--the orphan trasnsports. One of the destinations was Canada. An important assessment of the experiences of these children was written by Gail Corbett, Barnardo Children in Canada. Corbett has written several academic volumes documenting the history of the children in Canada. Among the Most interesting was a Photo Album published in 1996. ables, Lists and Research Results complete the volume. The author unmasks the greatest human interest story in Canadian History-- the pilgrimage of thousands of dependent children. The book sensitively and accurately records the largest and most successful child emigration into the emerging nation. The author records first hand accounts of child emigration, archival materials never before released, directions for genealogical research and more.
Corbett, Gail H. Barnardo Children in Canada: Photo Album
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