Description: In 1950, the Governor of Tennessee called for an investigation of the Tennessee Children's Home black market baby operations, said to have grossed $1 million for Georgia Tann, the superintendent of the local branch of the home. Tann was accused of fraudulently persuading pregnant mothers to relinquish their children. A number of Hollywood celebrities adopted children through the home, namely Joan Crawford, June Allyson, and Dick Powell. During the investigation, local attorneys and justices were found to be part of the scandalous network of adoption that allowed adoptive parents to be out-of-state residents. The story is dramatic and shows southern politics at its worst--congenial, respected public figures running shady deals in the back room. Thousands of children were placed in adopted homes during the agency's operation. Each case is a fascinating story involving the search and reunion of adopted children with their natural families.
Price: 62.04 GBP
Location: Gloucester
End Time: 2024-12-27T09:43:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.7 GBP
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 60 days
Return policy details:
EAN: 9780275945855
UPC: 9780275945855
ISBN: 9780275945855
MPN: N/A
Book Title: Babies for Sale: The Tennessee Children's Home Ado
Item Height: 2.1 cm
Item Length: 21.9 cm
Item Weight: 0.29 kg
Item Width: 14.6 cm
Publisher: ABC-Clio
Publication Year: 1993
Subject: Finance, Management
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Babies for Sale: the Tennessee Children's Home Adoption Scandal
Type: Textbook
Author: Linda T. Austin
Subject Area: Children & Family
Format: Hardcover
