Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919
- Biography:
- Sarah (Madame C.J.) (Breedlove) Walker, born December 23, 1867. Orphaned at age seven, and raised by her sister, Louvenia, in Vicksburg, MS. Married, had a daughter, A’Lelia, then was widowed in 1887 at age 20. Moved to St. Louis, where she started a cosmetics business where she sold hair products. Moved to Denver where she married C.J. Walker. In 1910, made Indianapolis the headquarters of her cosmetic and hair business, Walker College of Hair Culture and Walker Manufacturing Company (later moved to Harlem, then to Tuskegee, Ala.) The College was taken over by her daughter, who moved it to Pittsburgh, Penn. Donated to many black charities, including supporting the purchase of the home of Frederick Douglass. Died May 25, 1919.--African American Women, 1993, pages 536-538.
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- Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919
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