Description
This 1940 article was written by Minnie London, who first moved to Muchakinock as a bride and then to Buxton a few years later. London writes of her life as a coal miner’s wife including scheduling time to place orders with the company store, how people from many states moved to Buxton when it started, prominent citizens and businesses within the community and community organizations, including vibrant churches and a highly respected baseball team. The article was entitled "As I Remember" for the "Explorations in Iowa History Project" through the University of Northern Iowa in 2003.
Full Transcript of Minnie London's "As I Remember"
Transcribed Excerpts from Minnie London's "As I Remember"
Source-Dependent Questions
- Excerpt 1: What opportunities did people in Buxton have to do for fun?
- Excerpt 2: Why did miners move away from Buxton?
Citation Information
London, Minnie, "As I Remember," Explorations in Iowa History Project, 1940. Courtesy of University of Northern Iowa