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Mpr: Over the Hill to the Poor House

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This feature examines the use of poorhouses and poorfarms in Minnesota from the 1850s to the 1950s. It puts Minnesota's use of poorhouses in context with their general use throughout the country. Includes links to some of the original laws.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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