The Case:
The only reminder one woman has of her birth parents is a medallion of the Virgin Mary that was attached to her diaper when she was presented from a home for unwed mothers to her adoptive parents.
Homes for unwed mothers were a national trend from the beginning of the 20th century until the 1970s, when they fell from use.
Follow this emotional story as the History Detectives head to Missouri to help our contributor finally find her birth parents and the home where she was adopted.
Related Content
Technique:
Feature:
Technique:
Explore
-
Also with Gwen Wright
PsychoPhone
Did Thomas Edison make a machine to unlock the secrets of the dead?
-
Also with Gwen Wright
Moon Museum
Was work by major artists, including Andy Warhol, smuggled to the moon?
-
Also with Gwen Wright
Calhoun Books
Are these the books of the famed intellectual architect of the Confederacy?
-
Also in Season 3
Land Grant
How did an African-American win freedom and land so early in American history?
-
Also in Season 3
Civil War Balloon
Could this piece of frayed material be from the country's first military airship?
-
Also in Season 3
George Washington Portrait
Could this be an authentic portrait of the nation's first president?
Comments
This is a place for opinions, comments, questions and discussion; a place where viewers of History Detectives can express their points of view and connect with others who value history. We ask that posters be polite and respectful of all opinions. History Detectives reserves the right to delete comments that don’t conform to this conduct. We will not respond to every post, but will do our best to answer specific questions, or address an error.