A'Lelia Walker, [1926]
Scope and Contents
1 5x7 and 2 8x10 prints of photograph of A'Lelia Walker, photographer unknown
Dates
- [1926]
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Biographical / Historical
A'Lelia Walker was born 6 June 1885 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She was an American businesswoman and patron of the arts. She was the only surviving child of Madam C.J. Walker, considered to be the first self-made millionaire woman in the U.S. She died 17 August 1931 in Long Brach, New Jersey.
Extent
From the Series: 12 boxes (Carl Van Vechten Collection of African-American Arts & Letters)
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Series: English
Creator
- From the Series: Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964. (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Millersville University Special Collections Repository
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Millersville University
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