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	Madam C.J. Walker Name Madam C.J. Walker Birth/Death Dates 1867-1919 Where in Indiana Marion County--Indianapolis When in Indiana 1910-1916 Notable For Walker created a product to stimulate hair growth and a steel comb that helped straighten hair. She established her own company in Indianapolis employing people there and thousands of agents across the country. She founded beauty schools in Indianapolis and several other major cities. Walker was the first black woman to become a millionaire. She donated to African American charities and protested against segregation and lynching. She moved to New York in 1916. A theater in Indianapolis is named in her honor. Description Madam Walker is shown wearing a dress with a v-neckline. It is decorated with lace and tassels. She is wearing a broach and matching earrings and necklace. Subject Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919 African Americans--Indiana--Indianapolis Beauty shops Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company Beauty culture--Indiana--Indianapolis Cosmetics industry--Indiana--Indianapolis Item ID Madam Walker portrait-1 Source of Image Madam C.J. Walker Collection (M 0399) Digital Collection Notable Hoosiers (DC 010) Bibliography/Notes Information taken from the Madam C.J. Walker Collection Guide Copyright Notice Digital image © 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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