Latin American History - Oxford Research Encyclopedias
Oxford Research Encyclopedias has a collection of over 75, free articles that are related to the topic of Latin American History. Some of these articles include "Immigration and National Identity in Latin America, 1870-1930", "Lucha Libre", "The African Presence in Central American History", and "Animals in Latin American History".
National Archives - Hispanic Heritage Month
The National Archives recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans by providing connections to primary source documents that can be used in the History classroom.
Latino Center at The Smithsonian Museum
The Latino Center at the Smithsonian is dedicated to "preserving Latino history and culture, engaging Latino communities, and advancing Latino representation in the United States".
"Drawn from the vast and unique collections of the Library, the website focuses on both U.S. participation and its understanding of Mexican events and also features key documents and photographs produced in Mexico held by the Library of Congress." The collection offers a timeline, interactive map, multimedia, and much more for use in the classroom.
Mexican American Migrations and Communities - Library of Congress
This resource from the Library of Congress supplies primary source documents and artifacts as well as a teacher's guide on this unique topic.
" Whatever their individual backgrounds before they came to serve their country, the Hispanics in these collections all found opportunities without impediments by donning the uniforms of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. Some, like Joseph Medina, came from a family with a rich military background; others, like Eva Jacques or Raymond Ayon, were students enticed with the notion that their country needed them. None expressed that even a hint of prejudice marked their experiences, a remarkable testimony to the democratic ideal of military service." Each featured veteran has their own page as well as a variety of official documents, recorded interviews, photos, and other artifacts commemorating their years of service.
A Conversation with Latinos on Race - New York Times Lesson and Video
Watch this video where a group of Latinos discuss their race, culture, and identities. Use the video guide and provided questions to begin conversations in the classroom.
The Mexican Americans
"Across 2,000 miles of border and hundreds of years of history, the Mexican-American story has been woven like a vibrant serape of timeless traditions and cultural connections. Artists, politicians, journalists, community leaders and others from a broad spectrum of cultural experience share their personal stories in an exploration of Mexican culture north of the border in THE MEXICAN AMERICANS."
The Puerto Ricans: Our American Story
Originally produced in 1999, THE PUERTO RICANS: OUR AMERICAN STORY was the first program of its kind, embodying the honor and passion of a rich heritage caressed by warm island breezes and set to an irresistible rhythm. The program explores lives lived in two worlds – a bicultural existence that as many in the program describe it, can be equally enriching and unsettling.
The Onda Latina Collection (from The University of Texas at Austin) consists of 226 digitally preserved audio programs including interviews, music, and informational programs related to the Mexican American community and their concerns from the radio series "The Mexican American Experience" and "A esta hora conversamos" the Longhorn Radio Network, 1976-1982.
Browse the Onda Latina Collection by selecting one of the following themes: