AfroFrontierism: Blackdom (1900 - 1930)
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#TheBlackdomTownsiteCompany | Middlebury [IN] Independent September 18, 1903
#WHA2020 | #BlackdomRenaissance

#WHA2020 | #BlackdomRenaissance

The Blackdom Townsite company was incorporated at Santa Fe, N. M. with a capital stock of $10,000. The purpose is to establish a colony of negroes from the southern states in Chavez county, the name of town to be Blackdom.

Middlebury Independent September 18, 1903 pg 1

Middlebury Independent, September 18, 1903

Middlebury Independent, September 18, 1903

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Support Blackdom Thesis with the Illuminated Baseball T-shirt, our first edition design, in a soft vintage wash in men’s fit. Also available in women’s.

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Color: Charcoal grey sleeves and heather grey body

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#BlackdomANegroReguge | Silver Lake [IN] Record, September 18, 1903

#WHA2020 | #Blackdom2020

The Blackdom Townsite company was incorporated at Santa Fe, N.M., with a capital stock of $10,000. The purpose is to establish a colony of negroes from the Southern states in Chavez county, the name of town to be Blackdom.

Silver Lake Record | September 18, 1903 pg 1

Silver Lake Record | September 18, 1903 pg 8

Silver Lake Record | September 18, 1903 pg 8

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Afro-Frontier™ | Blackdom Eco Tote Bag
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Say goodbye to plastic, and bag your goodies in this organic cotton tote bag. There’s more than enough room for groceries, books, and anything in between.

• 100% certified organic cotton 3/1 twill
• Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² (272 g/m²)
• Dimensions: 16″ × 14 ½″ × 5″ (40.6 cm × 35.6 cm × 12.7 cm)
• Weight limit: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
• 1″ (2.5 cm) wide dual straps, 24.5″ (62.2 cm) length
• Open main compartment
• Blank product components sourced from China
#BlackdomTownsiteCo | Parnell Iowa County Advertiser September 18, 1903

#WHA2020 | #BlackdomRenaissance

The Blackdom Townsite Company was incorporated at Santa Fe, N. M., with a capital stock of $10,000. The purpose is to establish a colony of negroes from the southern states in Chavez County, the name of the town to be Blackdom.

Parnell Iowa County Advertiser September 18, 1903 pg 2

Parnell Iowa County Advertiser September 18, 1903 pg 2

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Blackdom Afro-Frontierist Farmer's Bucket Hat | Flexfit
$25.00
This bucket hat is a combination of timeless practicality and vintage style. Perfect for fishing, hiking, and 80s-90s nostalgia.

• 98% cotton, 2% spandex
• Mid-profile hat with a high-profile embroidery area
• 3″ crown
• Matching undervisor
• Premium Flexfit sweatband
• One size fits most
• Head circumference: 21 ⅝″–23 ⅛″ (55 cm–58.7 cm)
• Blank product sourced from Vietnam
#TheBlackdomTownsite | Marshall Expounder, September 18, 1903
#WHA2020 | #BlackdomRenaissance

#WHA2020 | #BlackdomRenaissance

The Blackdom Townsite Company was incorporated at Santa Fe, N. M., with a capital stock of $10,000. The purpose is to establish a colony of negroes from the southern states in Chavez County, the name of the town to be Blackdom.

Marshall Expounder September 18, 1903 pg 1

Marshall Expounder September 18, 1903 pg 2

Marshall Expounder September 18, 1903 pg 2

#TheBlackdomTownsite | Knox Starke County [IN] Democrat September 17, 1903

#WHA2020 | #Blackdom2020 #BlackdomRenaissance

The Blackdom Townsite Company was incorporated at Santa Fe, N. M., with a capital stock of $10,000. The purpose is to establish a colony of negroes from the southern states in Chavez County, the name of the town to be Blackdom.

Knox Starke County Democrat September 17, 1903 pg 1

Knox Starke County Democrat September 17, 1903 pg 2

Knox Starke County Democrat September 17, 1903 pg 2

Blackdom Afro-Frontierist Farmer's Bucket Hat | Flexfit Blackdom Afro-Frontierist Farmer's Bucket Hat | Flexfit
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Blackdom Afro-Frontierist Farmer's Bucket Hat | Flexfit
$25.00
This bucket hat is a combination of timeless practicality and vintage style. Perfect for fishing, hiking, and 80s-90s nostalgia.

• 98% cotton, 2% spandex
• Mid-profile hat with a high-profile embroidery area
• 3″ crown
• Matching undervisor
• Premium Flexfit sweatband
• One size fits most
• Head circumference: 21 ⅝″–23 ⅛″ (55 cm–58.7 cm)
• Blank product sourced from Vietnam
#HōmstedClass Clinton Ragsdale | [TWP 13S - RNG 24E / SEC30] September 17, 1926
RAGSDALE, CLINTON 9/17/1926  985484 NM New Mexico PM  013S - 024E   E½  30 Chaves

RAGSDALE, CLINTON 9/17/1926 985484 NM New Mexico PM 013S - 024E E½ 30 Chaves

Accession Nr:985484   Document Type:Serial Patent   State:New Mexico   Issue Date:9/17/1926   Cancelled:No

Accession Nr:985484 Document Type:Serial Patent State:New Mexico Issue Date:9/17/1926 Cancelled:No

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Illuminated Baseball T-Shirt- Women's (Limited Edition)
$45.00

Support Blackdom Thesis with the Illuminated Baseball T-shirt, our first edition design, in a soft vintage wash. Our women’s tee is lightly fitted. Also available in men’s.

Fabric: Super soft vintage feel

Color: Charcoal grey sleeves and heather grey body

Content: 50% polyester, 25% cotton, 25% rayon

Care: Machine wash cold with like colors. Tumble dry on low

Available in X-Small, Small, Medium, Large and XL