First Black Woman Banker
Maggie L. Walker was an outstanding woman whose 67 years
extended from birth in post-civil war days ot the 1860s to death
shortly after the Great Depression in 1934
In between those years, she educated herself enough to get
her first job teaching school But at 22. she sought something
more out of life She joined a Virginia-based benevolent society
called the Independent Order of St Luke. She served as
secretary and under her leadership brought the membership
from 3.400 to one million
The membership formed its own bank — St. Luke Penny Savings
Bank, later known as St. Luke Bank and Trust Company. To
interest children in the benefits and rewards of saving, she
founded a children's thrift club of 15.000 members.
Her efforts gave her resources to establish a newspaper
St. Luke Herald
Black women achievers honored
the
Walker involved herself in both civic and cultural endeavors,
serving at one time as Virginia state president of the NAACP
“ Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds,” an exhibition on Black
women and their contributions to American history, culture, and society, opens
in the Capitol Galleria on March 4, at 12:00 noon.
The exhibition, which w ill be on display until March 27, contains a set o f 20
posters produced by the Smithsonian Institution traveling Exhibition Service
(SITES),
and will acquaint viewers with 120 Black women representing over 200
•k
years o f achievements in 16 subject areas: religion, m ilitary, civil rights, art,
sports, education, labor, journalism , entertainment, government and politics,
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J law, music, literature, medicine, science and math, and business.
In addition, the exhibition is enhanced by historical artifacts, pictures, and
news items covering Black women contributions nationally and locally. Examples
o f women featured are Beatrice M orrow Cannady, a graduate o f Northwestern
College o f Law in 1922 and the first Black female attorney to practice in Oregon;
and Harriet Tubman, the first Black woman in American history to have a Unit
ed Stales postal stamp commemorated in her name.
Maggie L
Walker
m u L T n o m o H c o u r r r v O R E G on
Black Business History
Franchise Opportunities
with Multnomah County
Multnomah County has had a M inority Business Enterprise (M BE) Program
since 1977. However, past MBE opportunities have been limited. For example,
until 1981 the County's M BE program focused only on setting aside 10% of
construction projects under $50,000 for minority firms. In that year Multnomah
County was one of the first local governments to increase the MBE construction
projects to $100,000. Yet participation by minority- and fem ale-ow ned firms
was not satisfactory to the County Executive and the Board of County C om
missioners.
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How you can pul 7-Eleven's system (o wort for you.
How? By simply calling the number below and requesting additional ir forma
tion. You will receive the complete story about how you can get into business
for you and your family You'll find out how you will benefit from Southland's
espertuc including store training, site selection, marketing, bookkeeping and
promotional support through local and network advertising...TV, radio, and
newspaper.
Remember, before you make a deal
it thoroughly. Find out everything.
thia deal or any other deal - investigate
V en d o r/C o n tracto r O pportunities
Call (206) 575-6711
(503) 245-976?
Since N o vem b er, 1961, w ith th e ad o p tio n of
a M u ltn o m a h C o u n ty O rd in an ce, th ere is a
n e w and exp an d ed M in o rity and Fem ale
Business Enterprise Program w i t h . . .
North Pacific Division
Oregon Zone Office
Employment/Career Opportunities
Send resume to: William B Scherr
THE SOUTHLAND CORPORATION
North Pacific IM vision Office
1035 Andover Park Weal
Tukwila, WA 98
(206)575 6711
Less Red Tape:
Multnomah County is accepting the
City of Portland's MBE and FBE certification
More Business Opportunities:
An Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / H / V
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply
★ To bid on construction projects
* To sell supplies
* To render services
★ To provide professional services
To find out more about these business
opportunities and learn how and what
Multnomah County buys each year, please
contact:
Multnomah County Purchasing Division
SHERRY JA C O X, DIR EC TO R /M B E OFFICER
DON EIC H M A N , A S S T. MBE OFFICER
or A M H A HAZEN, MBE BUYER
2506 SE 11th A v e .. P o rtlan d , O R 97202
(603)248-5111
SOUTHLAND
CORPORATION
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