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Orphan Girls Emigrating to Canada
Girls on board the RMS Canada, June 13th 1924, in an emigration party to Canada organised by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1924
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
13th Emigration Organised Strays Waifs 1924
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the lives of a group of young orphan girls as they embark on a new journey towards a better future in Canada. The image, taken on June 13th, 1924, shows the girls aboard the RMS Canada, a ship that had become a familiar sight for those seeking a new beginning in the land of opportunities. The girls, dressed in their best clothes and carrying their meager belongings, are filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension as they leave their homeland behind. The girls were part of an emigration party organized by the Waifs and Strays Society, a British charity that aimed to provide a better life for orphaned and abandoned children. The Society had arranged for their passage to Canada, where they would be placed in foster homes or apprenticed out to families in need of labor. The girls ranged in age from infancy to young adulthood, and they represented a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. The photograph captures the determination and resilience of these young girls as they embark on a new chapter in their lives. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles that many immigrants faced as they sought to build a new life in a new land. The image also highlights the important role that charities and organizations played in facilitating the emigration of vulnerable children, providing them with a chance at a better future. The RMS Canada, a sturdy and reliable ship, sailed the Atlantic Ocean with the girls on board, carrying them towards their new home in Canada. The photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of hope and perseverance that defined the immigrant experience, and it serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of charity and compassion.
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