It's Complicated: Orphans, Italian Adoptions, & Finding Your Roots

Name: It's Complicated: Orphans, Italian Adoptions, & Finding Your Roots
Start: 2026-04-23T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 1901 E. 20th St., Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64804

Schedule

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1901 E. 20th St., Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64804 | Joplin, MO

Dr. Kerry Sachetta will discuss the history of unwanted children from Medieval practices through today, and how the Italian Orphan Program 1950-1970 addressed the issue of orphaned and unwanted children after WWII. Maria Laurino’s book, The Price Of Children: Stolen Lives In a Land Without Choice, will be discussed.
Dr. Sachetta will also highlight his fascinating story of an Italian-American adoptee who came through the post WWII Italian orphan program and found his Italian roots.
This event is hosted by Friends of the Joplin Public Library. Friends membership is not required to attend. For ages 18+.
This event is part of Joplin Reads Together, the library's Community Read designed for adults. You do not need to participate in Joplin Reads Together to attend this program!