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Father Flanagan's Legacy: Hope and Healing for Children

Book Description
In 1917, Father Edward J. Flanagan founded his Home for Boys. But it became far more than a simple home for orphans because of the unique character and bold, forward-looking principles of its founder. As the reputation of Boys Town grew, Flanagan became a fierce advocate for children on the national and then international stage. In the words of Flanagan and others, this book recounts his defense o... More
Book Information
PublisherBoys Town Press
BindingPaperback
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages150
ISBN-101889322563
ISBN-13978-1889322568
Publication Date06/01/2003
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About Barbaraa Lonnborg (Editor) : Barbaraa Lonnborg is a published editor. A published credit of Barbaraa Lonnborg is Father Flanagan's Legacy.
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About Thomas J. Lynch (Editor) : Thomas J. Lynch is a published author and an editor. Some of the published credits of Thomas J. Lynch include Father Flanagan's Legacy and Directory to Collections of New York Vital Records 1726-1989.
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