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A photo of Susan and her hairstyling student on Wednesday, April 30, in Columbia, Mo. Susan has begun her educational career to help her sister since 1988.
A store sign hangs above the salon entrance on Wednesday, April 30, in Columbia, Mo. Captain's Quarters has been operated since 1977.
Susan styles a real-hair wig in the salon on Thursday, May 1, in Columbia, Mo. Human hair wigs can be heat styled, as Susan explained here
Susan affixes the Captain’s Quarters business license, issued in 1997 and expired in 1998, to the glass of the showcase on Thursday, May 1, in Columbia, Mo. This is one of the many business licenses that she has held for the last 48 years.
Susan’s daughter drew the poster for her when she was young and helped out at the salon on Thursday, May 1, in Columbia, Mo. Susan’s children had an opportunity to meet her customers when they accompanied their mother to work
Susan carefully cuts a customer’s hair on Wednesday, April 30, in Columbia, Mo. Susan's customers consisted of businessmen and women, and students alike. The Captain's Quarters is a full family salon.
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