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Title
Madam C.J. Walker
Type
Text
Monograph
Subject
Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919--Juvenile literature. (LCSH)
African American women executives--Biography--Juvenile literature (LCSH)
Cosmetics industry--United States--History--Juvenile literature (LCSH)
Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919
Businesspeople
African Americans--Biography (CHILDRENSSUBJECTS)
Women--Biography (CHILDRENSSUBJECTS)
Cosmetics industry--History (CHILDRENSSUBJECTS)
Language
English
Illustrative Content
Illustrations
Geographic Coverage
United States
Classification
LCC: HD9970.5.C672 W3543 2003
DDC: 338.7/66855/092B full
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Supplementary Content
bibliography
index
Content
text
Summary
Introduces the life of Madam C. J. Walker, who invented hair-care products for African Americans, founded factories and beauty schools, and organized one of the first national meetings of businesswomen in the United States.
Table Of Contents
Taking care of hair
The early years
Moving to the city
Work and school
Hair problems
A new recipe
Becoming a businessperson
The business grows
Beauty schools
Success
Working for others
A millionaire
Remembering Madam Walker.
Intended Audience
Primary
Authorized Access Point
Hall, Margaret, 1947- Madam C.J. Walker