Boys Town
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A village in eastern Nebraska, USA. An orphanage established in Omaha in 1917 by Father EJ Flanagan was moved 18km to the western suburbs, and in 1936 became administratively independent as a village of about 700ha in area. The village is self-governed by the boys, and is financially supported by donations. It can accommodate 1,000 people, has complete educational facilities, and also provides vocational education. [Yagasaki Noritaka] Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
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アメリカ合衆国ネブラスカ州東部の村。E.J.フラナガン神父によって1917年オマハにつくられた孤児収容施設が，西郊18kmに移され，1936年行政的に独立し面積約700haの村となった。少年たちによる自治が行われ，経済的には寄付によって支えられている。1000人の収容能力があり，学校教育施設が完備し，職業教育も行われる。【矢ヶ崎 典隆】
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