Sarah.I just recently saw your request.and perhaps we can help each other.Since you live in MN
and I live in OH. I am also looking for Orphanges in MN Mankato to be exact around 1920 or so.There is a Book called Orphanges in Minnesota written in 1977 by a Nun.if you couldfind a copy perhaps we could share info from the book.I understand the Minnesota Historical
Society.has a copy.if you wish you can use my private e mail Pam jeffers