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Re: looking for orphanage records
From:
Jim Corsaro <[log in to unmask]>
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A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 27 Aug 1997 11:41:32 -0900
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I grew up in Niagara Falls, and when I was a kid, the school was
known as the Deveaux School and was not an orphanage, but a school for
the "rich kids," that is, a school for well-to-do boys; no girls.It
closed sometime in the 60s or 70s and I believe it is now an art gallery.

Hope this helps.

                        Jim Corsaro



James Corsaro
Associate Librarian
Manuscripts and Special Collections
New York State Library
Empire State Plaza
Albany, New York  12230
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On Tue, 26 Aug 1997 [log in to unmask] wrote:

> I believe the Deveroux (spelling?) school for orphaned boys in Niagara Falls
> might interest you. I don't know why it closed, but I believe it went on to
> become Niagara University.
>
> Bob
>

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