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Boys Town, officially Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, is a non-profit organization based in Boys Town, Nebraska, dedicated to caring for children and families.
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Boys Town is a 1938 American biographical drama film based...
- Boys Town, Nebraska
Boys Town is a village in Douglas County, Nebraska, United...
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Boys Town is a 1938 American biographical drama film based on Father Edward J. Flanagan 's work with a group of underprivileged boys in a home/educational complex that he founded and named "Boys Town" in Nebraska. It stars Spencer Tracy as Father Edward J. Flanagan, and Mickey Rooney with Henry Hull, Leslie Fenton, and Gene Reynolds .
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- John W. Considine Jr.
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Boys Town began as a humble home for wayward boys more than 100 years ago. Today, we are proud to be recognized as a national leader in child and family care, healthcare and research.
Home About. Offering Healing and Hope for 100 YEARS. About Boys Town. While ministering to the homeless on the streets of Omaha, Nebraska, Father Edward Joseph Flanagan developed a lifelong interest in young people and their struggle to grow into responsible, productive members of society.
Over a Century of Service, Healing and Hope. In 1917, Boys Town opened its doors to welcome children in need, regardless of race, religion or creed. Today, more than 100 years and generations of children later, we remain committed to our original mission of saving children and healing families.
Map and Directions. View From Above. Attractions. Tours. Home About Visit Boys Town. Experience the Village. When Father Edward J. Flanagan purchased the Overlook Farm in 1921, it became the new, permanent site of Boys Town.
