Clark Kidder resides in southern Wisconsin. He is a freelance writer for International publications and has authored several books, including: Orphan Trains and Their Precious Cargo (Heritage Books, Inc., 2001; Orphan Trains and Their Precious Cargo (2nd Edition), KDP, 2019); A Genealogy of the Wood Family (Family Tree Publishers, 2003/Higginson Book Company, 2007); A Genealogy of the Butts/Butz Family (Higginson Book Company, 2007), Emily's Story: The Brave Journey of an Orphan Train Rider, Createspace/KDP, 1999, 2007; A History of the Rural Schools of Rock County, Wisconsin - in six volumes (Createspace, 2014); A History of the New York Juvenile Asylum and its Orphan Trains - in six volumes (KDP, 2021); Marilyn Monroe UnCovers Quon Editions, 1993); Marilyn Monroe Collectibles: A Comprehensive Guide To The Memorabilia Of An American Legend (Avon Books, 1999); Marilyn Monroe-Cover to Cover, 1st and 2nd edition (Krause Publications, Inc., 2003, 2011); and Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia: Putting a Price on the Priceless Performer (Krause Publications, Inc., 2001). His magazine articles have appeared in History Magazine, National Genealogical Magazine, The Wisconsin Magazine of History (Winter 2003/2004), Family Tree Magazine, Fancy Fowl (England), Avicultura (Holland), and Poultry Press.
Kidder has been interviewed by numerous reporters for articles in such newspapers as the Los Angeles Times, and the Chicago Tribune. His television appearances include MSNBC, PAX, WGN, Wisconsin Public Television, and Iowa Public television. He has been interviewed on numerous radio shows around the nation, including Wisconsin Public Radio and Iowa Public Radio. Kidder was host of his own television show called Book Talk on JATV, in Janesville, Wisconsin. In addition, he has provided consultation and photographs for documentaries and television shows produced by CBS, and October Films in London, England.
Kidder won the 38th Annual Hesseltine Book Award for his article titled West by Orphan Train in the Wisconsin Magazine of History (Winter 2003-2004).
Kidder co-wrote and co-produced the documentary film West by Orphan Train, which is based on his book Emily's Story: The Brave Journey of an Orphan Train Rider. The film won two national awards in 2015 - a Leadership in History Award from the American Association for State and Local History, and a Clarion Award. On October 3, 2015 the film won a Regional Emmy Award. The film is available on Amazon Prime.
