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Her dream of dreams : the rise and triumph of Madam C.J. Walker / Beverly Lowry.

Lowry, Beverly. (Author).

Summary:

A portrait of the first female self-made millionaire describes her birth in 1867 to former slaves, the creation of her cosmetics empire, and her work as a philanthropist, women's rights champion, and advocate for economic freedom.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0679446427
  • ISBN: 9780679446422
  • Physical Description: 481 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-457) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Prologue: Who She Was 1 -- I Where She Came From, 1867-1878 7 -- II Vicksburg, 1878-1887 39 -- III St. Louis, 1887-1905 89 -- IV Denver, 1905-1907 167 -- V Pittsburgh, 1907-1910 201 -- VI Indianapolis, 1910-1916 229 -- VII Harlem, 1916-1918 353 -- VIII Villa Lewaro, 1918-1919 391 -- IX Afterwards, 1919-1931 427.
Subject:
Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919.
African American women executives > Biography.
Cosmetics industry > United States > History.
Genre:
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library BIO WALKER C-90 (Text) 36015000615456 Adult Biography Available -