Lula “Mae” Reeves sold custom hats to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and she also used her millinery shop as a polling station.
Reneé S. Anderson, Smithsonian Institution
Dr. Reneé S. Anderson is the Head of Collections at the National Museum of African American History & Culture, Smithsonian Institution. She coordinates and oversees program activities related to collections management. Dr. Anderson serves as the Principal Investigator for grants totaling $2.2M focusing on conservation and curatorial activities. Dr. Anderson has earned a Ph.D. (2000) Clothing and Textiles; M.S. (1997) Textile Science from VPI&SU; and a B.F.A. (1983) in Fashion Design from VCU.