Twelfth Annual Convention, Kentucky Congress of Barbers and Beauticians, Covington, 1949
| Description: |
Group portrait of women and men attending the Twelfth Annual Convention of Kentucky Congress of Barbers and Beauticians, held in Covington, Kentucky in 1949. The Kentucky Congress of Barbers and Beauticians was an African-American organization that began having conventions in 1937. Madam Walker beauty shop franchises had spread around the country at this point and Madam C. J. Walker agents were likely attending the conference. |
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| Origin: | 1949-06-28 |
| Created By: |
Godbey |
| Publisher: |
Digital image 2015 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc013/id/643 |
| Collection: |
Panoramic Photograph Images |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
| Geography: |
Kentucky--Covington |
| Subjects: |
Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919 Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company African Americans Business people |
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