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A vintage black and white photograph with text reading 'Rose Orphans' Home, Terre Haute.' A central rectangular photo displays a group of 39 children posing outside a brick building. Additional text below reads, 'Total 39 Children Made Orphans By Tuberculosis.'

The latest installment of Memory Chain examines a time and place where young children were forced to deal with the realities of life apart from their families.

Archival Images Courtesy of: Bass Photo & Martin Collection – Indiana Historical Society, Vigo County Historical Society, Indiana State University Library

Special Thanks to: Susan Sutton

Produced & Directed by: Susanne Schwibs

Written & Narrated by: Tom Roznowski

Production Assistance Provided by: Hugh Donkin, Adrienne Wagner