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Maggie L. Walker National Historic SitePortrait of the St. Lukes organization office workers.
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Elizabeth Van Lew, abolitionist and Union spy  

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In 1864 or 1865 Maggie Walker was born in the Richmond, Virginia home of Elizabeth Van Lew, a staunch abolitionist and famous spy for the North. Maggie’s mother worked for Van Lew as a housekeeper.

Last Updated: April 01, 2008 at 14:20 EST