Name/Title
Cosmetology DiplomaEntry/Object ID
2023.23.1Scope and Content
This diploma of cosmetology and hairdressing was earned by Mary Kay Bruce on Sunday July 10, 1960 from the Erma Lee Beauty School. The Erma Lee Beauty School was in Cleveland, but from the 1930s through the 1960s it was one of the only cosmetology schools in the area that taught Black hairstyling techniques, so many Lorain barbers and beauticians studied there.
Mary Kay Bruce (nee Mary Kay Hisle and later Mary Kay Stewart) had a home-based hair salon in the 1950's and 1960's.Collection
Lorain Black History ArchivesAcquisition
Accession
2023.23Source or Donor
Kidd, PamelaAcquisition Method
Donation