This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BessyAK49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alaska.matanuskasusitna/240/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi. I am trying to find out the names of the orphanages that were in operation in the Mat-Su Valley (particularly Palmer and Wasilla) in the 1940s and 1950s. I know that one was the Lazy Mountain orphange. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.