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View submission: What's the longest unanswered question in your family's history?
Where did Aunt Blanche REALLY go after her breakdown. She didn't have a sister in Chicago. She didn't have a sister at all.
Comment by SororitySue at 24/02/2025 at 15:31 UTC
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Probably to a maternity home to have a baby in secret and surrender him/her for adoption.
Comment by AccreditedMaven at 24/02/2025 at 18:00 UTC
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There were homes for UnWed Mothers in Chicago operating into the early 70’s. One was in a big old mansion on Sheridan Rd across from what is now Berger Park. In the 50-60’s , we were discouraged from asking questions.