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Letters from Jumonville: The Pennsylvania Soliders’ Orphans Schools - In the aftermath of the American Civil War, Pennsylvania faced the harsh reality that thousands of children were left orphaned after their fathers were taken by the war. “Letters from Jumonville” explores the creation of the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ Orphans Schools, a state-funded system designed to educate and care for these children.

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These short documentaries from the TribLive dive into local history and stories. Reminisce about the trolley system in Pittsburgh, learn about a civil war orphans house in Jumonville, and hear the harrowing tales from Pittsburgher's during 9/11. These stories and more are included in this series.