Madam C. J. Walker
Sarah Breedlove Walker, known as Madam C. J. Walker, was the first African American woman millionaire in America, known not only for her hair straightening treatment and her salon system which helped other African Americans to succeed, but also her work to end lynching and gain women's rights.
A'Lelia Walker
Biography of A'Lelia Walker, daughter of Madam C. J. Walker, and figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
Biography of A'Lelia Walker, daughter of Madam C. J. Walker, and figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
Madam C. J. Walker Collection (1910-1980)
Index to the Indiana Historical Society's collection of information on Madam C. J. Walker Company and Sarah Breedlove Walker.
Index to the Indiana Historical Society's collection of information on Madam C. J. Walker Company and Sarah Breedlove Walker.
Madam C.J. Walker
A superb site by Walker's great-great-granddaughter and biographer, A'Lelia P. Bundles.
A superb site by Walker's great-great-granddaughter and biographer, A'Lelia P. Bundles.
Madam Walker
A biographical sketch of Madam Walker, from the The Madame Walker Theatre Center.
A biographical sketch of Madam Walker, from the The Madame Walker Theatre Center.
On Her Own Ground: Excerpt
An excerpt from the February, 2001, book by A'Lelia Bundles on Madam C. J. Walker. The author outlines the major contributions and events of Madam Walker's story, and her own history of becoming involved in writing the story.
An excerpt from the February, 2001, book by A'Lelia Bundles on Madam C. J. Walker. The author outlines the major contributions and events of Madam Walker's story, and her own history of becoming involved in writing the story.
Villa Lewaro
Home of Madam C. J. Walker, Villa Lewaro was built in the Italian Renaissance palace style, designed by Vertner Tandy, New York's first licensed black architect. Page includes information on Walker, and is illustrated.
Home of Madam C. J. Walker, Villa Lewaro was built in the Italian Renaissance palace style, designed by Vertner Tandy, New York's first licensed black architect. Page includes information on Walker, and is illustrated.
Women, Money, and Power
View a video presentation on an exhibit about Madam C. J. Walker, emphasizing her role as an entrepreneur. From a Radcliffe conference on women in American business history.
View a video presentation on an exhibit about Madam C. J. Walker, emphasizing her role as an entrepreneur. From a Radcliffe conference on women in American business history.