Library Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Book |
Source |
Teaching Iowa History Team |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Iowa in a Global World (1991 - present) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.045.346 |
Author |
Schwieder, Dorothy, Joseph Hraba and Elmer Schwieder |
Title |
Buxton: A Black Utopia in the Heartland |
Summary |
Buxton: A Black Utopia in the Heartland follows the history of the small coal mining town of Buxton. Buxton's history is unique as it was predominately a African American community. The book follows the history of how the town came to be, its culture, and how it became a ghost town after the demand for coal declined. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Resource is related to the following objects, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.012.013 Tile, Roof 2018.012.014 Check, Miners 2018.012.015 Padlock 2018.012.016 Pitcher 2018.012.017 Marble 2018.012.018 Print, Photographic 2018.012.019 Print, Photographic 2018.012.020 Bottle 2018.045.346 Book |
Additional Research & Sources |
This book connects with the following standards: Standard SS.1.23 Cultural Makeup: A lesson could be created on the cultural makeup in Buxton, Iowa, and how this cultural makeup compared to/differed from many other American societies during this time. |
Published Date |
2003 |
Publisher |
University of Iowa Press |
Published Place |
Iowa City, Iowa |
County Tag |
Monroe |
Search Terms |
African American Experience Business & Industry Buxton Coal Mining Miners Towns |