Joann Cantrell

Human interest writer Joann Cantrell and local historian James Wudarczyk combined their talents and shared passion for preserving the narratives of individuals within the community to document the rich history of Pittsburgh's Orphans and Orphanages. Working with churches, organizations, and individuals who shared personal photographs, the authors present a mosaic of images of orphans through decades along with the institutional settings that gave them a place to call home. Their stories remain...See more

Human interest writer Joann Cantrell and local historian James Wudarczyk combined their talents and shared passion for preserving the narratives of individuals within the community to document the rich history of Pittsburgh's Orphans and Orphanages. Working with churches, organizations, and individuals who shared personal photographs, the authors present a mosaic of images of orphans through decades along with the institutional settings that gave them a place to call home. Their stories remain an important piece of Pittsburgh's history. See less