Record #:

15312

Author(s):

Sink, J. David

Abstract:

Mr. and Mrs. Shuford were in charge of the National Orphans Home of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. The institution was located in Lexington and was comprised of 318 acre campus and farmland. Enrollment was 250 in 1937 and children were taught importance of citizenship.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 1, June 1937, p1, 28, il

Subject(s):

Orphanages--Lexington; National Orphans Home of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics (Lexington)

Record #:

12247

Author(s):

Francis, Sharin

Abstract:

In 1926, the Junior Order United American Mechanics, the oldest fraternal organization in the nation, founded an orphanage for children of their members in Lexington. Known as the American Children's Home, the orphanage has provided a haven for over 2,000 children, and a number of them have gone on to successful careers.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 42 Issue 1, Jan 1984, p26-27, 40, il

Subject(s):

Orphanages--Lexington