[- Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month -]
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
[- Spanish Missions -]
This feature on Texas and California missions, presented by the Library of Congress, National Park Service and Historic American Buildings Survey, sheds light on the historical identity of our nations Hispanic Americans.
[- Hispanic American Veterans -]
Asked to serve their country in time of war, Hispanic Americans displayed courage and valor in the face of adversity. Familiar with discrimination back home, many saw their service as affirming the ideals of democracy. In this presentation, the Veterans History Project presents their inspirational stories of selflessness.
[- Parallel Histories: Spain, the U.S., and the American Frontier -]
The bilingual, multi-format English-Spanish digital library site explores the interactions between Spain and the United States in America from the 15th to the early 19th centuries.
[- The Cubist Paintings of Diego Rivera: Memory, Politics, Place -]
An online exhibition feature about Mexican artist Diego Riveras distinctive approach to synthetic cubism. Riveras paintings, created in France in Spain between 1913 and 1915, demonstrate the artist's engagement with themes of identity and place during a time of profound social and political upheaval in both Europe and Mexico.
[- Teaching Hispanic Heritage -]
Put the power of primary sources to work in the classroom. Browse lesson plans, student activities, collection guides and research aids from:
[- 2007 Theme -]
[- Events -]
- Sept 18, 2007
Lecture: Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Address
Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) gives the keynote address for the Library's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in a program sponsored by the Librarys Office of Workforce Diversity.1 p.m., Mumford Room, LM 649, Madison Building
- Oct. 6, 2007
Awards Ceremony: Américas Awards
The Hispanic Division and the Center for the Book in cooperation with the Consortium of Latin American Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee present the Américas Awards for Children and Young Adult Literature to Jennifer Riesmeyer Elvgren and Margarita Engle.10 a.m., Mumford Room, LM 649, Madison Building