Today in 1895, Katie O'Brien and Mamie Bush, both 12, were sent to the SF Magdalen Asylum, partly because they were hanging out downtown late at night, partly because they didn't want to live at home. What must home life have been like for them to (sorta) choose the Mag instead? pic.twitter.com/F7e5Ci6zmI
— Beth Winegarner (@bethwinegarner) August 13, 2022