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Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa - (American Heritage) by Rachelle Chase (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa - (American Heritage) by Rachelle Chase (Paperback)

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Some have called Buxton a Black Utopia. In the town of five thousand residents, established in 1900, African Americans and Caucasians lived worked and attended school together. It was a thriving, one-of-a-kind coal mining town created by the Consolidation Coal Company. This inclusive approach provided opportunity for its residents. Dr. E.A. Carter was the first African American to get a medical degree from the University of Iowa in 1907. He returned to Buxton and was hired by the coal company, where he treated both black and white patients. Attorney George Woodson ran for file clerk in the Iowa Senate for the Republican Party in 1898, losing to a white man by one vote. Author Rachelle Chase details the amazing events that created this unique community and what made it disappear. --



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Some have called Buxton a Black Utopia. In the town of five thousand residents, established in 1900, African Americans and Caucasians lived, worked and attended school together. It was a thriving, one-of-a-kind coal mining town created by the Consolida



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"Rachelle Chase has elevated herself into a position of deep knowledge and understanding of a great American story, the legacy of Buxton, Iowa. Her unparalleled research and imagery of this incredible time is captured, including how events developed towards the magic of Buxton." John Busbee, The Culture Buzz



"Rachelle Chase provides a historical overview of one of America's most enlightened Black-dominated communities, Buxton, Iowa, located in the coal-mining county of Monroe. This racially progressive town of more than 6,000 residents claimed a black YMCA, black baseball team, and black physician. Although a company town, controlled by an affiliate of the Chicago & North Western Railway, and lasting for only several decades, Buxton gave blacks personal advantages in the Age of Jim Crow. Extensively researched and pleasantly written, Chase covers all facets of daily life. Rare photographs augment her coverage of this unique Hawkeye State place." H. Roger Grant, professor of history, Clemson University, and author of The North Western: A History of the Chicago & North Western Railway System

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 176
Series Title: American Heritage
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Publisher: History Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Rachelle Chase
Language: English
Street Date: October 3, 2019
TCIN: 78188557
UPC: 9781467140461
Item Number (DPCI): 059-09-6275
Origin: Made in the USA
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Q: What role did Dr. E.A. Carter play in Buxton's history?

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  • A: Dr. E.A. Carter was the first African American medical degree holder from Iowa, serving both black and white patients.

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Q: What are some features of Buxton's community life?

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Q: What historical significance does Buxton, Iowa hold?

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  • A: Buxton is known as a Black Utopia where African Americans and Caucasians lived cooperatively in a thriving community.

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Q: What type of community was Buxton established as?

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  • A: Buxton was established as a coal mining town that fostered inclusivity among its diverse residents.

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Q: How long did Buxton's unique community thrive?

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  • A: Buxton thrived for several decades before its community dynamics changed significantly.

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