I can tell you that the Orphan trains that took kids to the midwest back in the day is 100% true. John Taylor Gatto talks about it in "The Ultimate History Lesson" which is a 6 hour interview with him that has horrible production value and at first his odd delivery and tendency to ramble make it seem unwatchable especially for 6 hours. But then it starts to get interesting and he grows on you and is just blowing your mind with his vast knowledge about seemingly everything and references for everything pop up at he bottom and are available online.
I can tell you that the Orphan trains that took kids to the midwest back in the day is 100% true. John Taylor Gatto talks about it in "The Ultimate History Lesson" which is a 6 hour interview with him that has horrible production value and at first his odd delivery and tendency to ramble make it seem unwatchable especially for 6 hours. But then it starts to get interesting and he grows on you and is just blowing your mind with his vast knowledge about seemingly everything and references for everything pop up at he bottom and are available online.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZBdv2yznmI
Make the time sometime. You will be glad you did.