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1. 1911 Location of The Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company 1911 Location of The Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing CompanyFactories; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing CompanyThe company was located in a two story brick building.

2. 1928 National Convention of Madam C.J. Walker Agents 1928 National Convention of Madam C.J. Walker AgentsMeetings; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company; EmployeesThe men and women are posed outside.

3. 1928 National Convention of Mme. C.J. Walker Agents and the Celebration of the Opening of the Walker 1928 National Convention of Mme. C.J. Walker Agents and the Celebration of the Opening of the Walker BuildingMeetings; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company; Walker Building (Indianapolis, Ind.)The men and women are posed outside of the Walker Building.

4. 1928 National Convention of Mme. C.J. Walker Agents and the Celebration of the Opening of the Walker 1928 National Convention of Mme. C.J. Walker Agents and the Celebration of the Opening of the Walker BuildingMeetings; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company; Walker Building (Indianapolis, Ind.)The men and women are posed outside of the Walker Building.

5. A Back View of Barbara L. Morton's Hairstyle A Back View of Barbara L. Morton's HairstyleChildren; Children's clothing & dress; Hairstyles; Hairdressing; Fashion modelsThe little girl's hair is styled in rows of curls.

6. A Jar of Brilliantine A Jar of BrilliantineHair preparations; Hairdressing; Labels; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing CompanyA picture of Madam Walker is on the label of the jar.

7. Advertisement for Glossine Hair Dressing Advertisement for Glossine Hair DressingCosmetics & soap; Cosmetics industry; Hair; Hairdressing; Hair preparations; AdvertisingThe advertisement is for Satin Tress and Glossine hair dressing products. The photo show a woman seated at a dressing table with Walker cosmetic products.

8. Advertisement for Madam Walker Agents Advertisement for Madam Walker AgentsRecruiting & enlistment; Employment; Cosmetics industry; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing CompanyThe advertisement gives a general description of the job and lists the approximate number of people in the industry at that time.

9. Advertisement for Madam Walker Cosmetics Advertisement for Madam Walker CosmeticsAdvertisements; Advertising; Cosmetics industry; Hairstyles; Hairdressing;The advertisement uses playing cards to promote Walker Products. A woman is seated at a dressing table displaying Walker cosmetics. In the lower right corner of the ad is a free offer for instructions

10. Articles of Incorporation for the Walker Company Articles of Incorporation for the Walker CompanyBusiness & finance; Business enterprises; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company; Walker, C.J., Madam, 1867-1919The articles state the offical name of the company as The Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company of Indiana. The organizaton of the company is explained.

11. Badge from a Walker Convention Badge from a Walker ConventionBadges; Meetings; Jewelry; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company; Walker, C.J., Madam, 1867-1919The badge shows two hands clasped and a portrait of Madam Walker.

12. Badge from Walker Convention Badge from Walker ConventionBadges; Meetings; Jewelry; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company; Walker, C.J., Madam, 1867-1919The badge shows Madam Walkers portrait and acknowledges the wearer as a Walker agent.

13. Booker T. Washington on a Horse Booker T. Washington on a HorseWashington, Booker T., 1856-1915; Horses; Horseback riding; African Americans; SportsMr. Washington is wearing a riding habit. They are near a building.

14. "Child Curls" "Child Curls"Children; Children's clothing & dress; Hairstyles; Hairdressing; Fashion modelsBarbara L. Morton models a hairstyle created by her aunt, Mrs. Margaret Williams, a Walker student. She is wearing a dress with an empire waist.

15. City Bus with Satin Tress Advertisement City Bus with Satin Tress AdvertisementAdvertisements; Advertising; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company; BusesOn the side of the bus is an advertisement for Satin Tress, a Walker hair conditioning product.

16. Class in Theory Class in TheoryStudents; Cosmetics industry; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company; Madam C.J. Walker College of Beauty Culture; Hairstyles; Women's education; ClassroomsThe girls are wearing uniforms and have a variety of hairstyles. An illustration on the wall shows the structure of the human head and neck. Manicure tables are in the lower left corner of the picture

17. Classroom at a Beauty College Classroom at a Beauty CollegeHairdressing; Classrooms; Chairs; Cosmetics industry; Women's education; Hair dryers; Madam C.J. Walker College of Beauty CultureA shampoo bowl and chair and hair curlers are among the equipment in the classroom.

18. Dinah Washington Attends 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Walker Manufacturing Company Dinah Washington Attends 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Walker Manufacturing CompanyEvening gowns; Celebrations; Jewelry; Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing CompanyDinah Washington is wearing a short evening gown and a tiara. Left to right: A'Lelia Mae Perry Bundles, Dinah Washington, Willard Ransom, A'Lelia Ransom Nelson.

19. Display of Walker Products Display of Walker ProductsMadam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company; Cosmetics industry; Cosmetics & soap; Advertisements; Merchandise displaysWalker cosmetics are displayed.

20. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune with Walker Staff and Graduates Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune with Walker Staff and GraduatesAlumni & alumnae; Graduation ceremonies; Bethune, Mary McLeod, 1875-1955; Brokenburr, Robert Lee, 1886-1974; Women's education; Madam C.J. Walker College of Beauty CultureSeated in the front row left to right: Dr. Marjorie Stewart Joyner, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, and Robert Lee Brokenburr. The graduates are wearing caps and gowns. They are holding their diplomas and so
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