Research Guides: Hispanic Heritage Month: Library Resources

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Encyclopedias

Latino History and Culture: An Encyclopedia
This two-volume encyclopedia traces the history of Latinos in the United States from colonial times to the present, focusing on their impact on the nation in its historical development and current culture.
Latino America: A State-by-State Encyclopedia
These essays portray the dynamics, past and present, of changing migrant and native-born populations, and explain the varied nature of Latino neighborhoods, workplaces, theaters, places of worship, and political organizations.

Biographies

Contemporary Hispanic Biography
Provides informative biographical profiles of the important and influential persons of Latino heritage who form the international Hispanic community. Covers persons of various nationalities in a wide variety of fields, including art, music and literature to science, politics and business.
ISBN: 9780787671501
Publication Date: 2003-06-13
Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia
A comprehensive, historical encyclopedia that covers the full range of Latina economic, political, and cultural life in the United States.
ISBN: 0253346800
Publication Date: 2006-05-03

E-Books

Hispanic Americans
Written in an engaging and informative manner, The Hispanic Americans focuses on the social history, customs, and traditions of Hispanic Americans in this country.
ISBN: 9781438135571
Publication Date: 2011-03-01
Hispanic Reflections on the American Landscape
Identifying and interpreting Hispanic heritage.
ISBN: 9781782662983
Publication Date: 2009-12-11
Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America
Featuring family portraits of real- life immigrant Latino pioneers, as well as accounts of the events and conditions that compelled them to leave their homelands, Harvest of Empire is required reading for anyone wishing to understand the history and legacy of this increasingly influential group.
ISBN: 9780593511473
Publication Date: 2022