Highlighting Science in Indigenous Cultures During Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted by: Danna Bell
Combine studying Hispanic Heritage with science.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Science Technology and Math
Category: Hispanic American History
An interview with Meg Medina, the Eighth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Posted by: Danna Bell
We thank Sasha Dowdy from Literary Initiatives for allowing us to repost this interview with the new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Thank you to Literary Initiatives intern Natalie Miller for helping transcribe the interview. Cross-posted from Minerva’s Kaleidoscope: Resources for Kids and Families Meg Medina: a former teacher, a Milk Dud aficionado, an …
Posted in: Hispanic American History, News and Events, Poetry and Literature
Connections to Andean Histories Superpowered with the Library’s Digital Primary Sources!
Posted by: Danna Bell
Giselle M. Aviles, reference librarian in the Hispanic Reading Room presents some of the resources available to help spur learning about the Andean countries and its diaspora in the United States.
Posted in: Hispanic American History
Connecting the Dots with Baseball and Library Online Resources
Posted by: Danna Bell
See how browsing through one collection lead to a variety of different primary sources.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Coverage of an Early Labor Movement: Using Historical Newspapers to Analyze the Pecan Sheller Strike
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn how newspapers covered the pecan shellers strike of 1938.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Early Labor Rights and Activism: Learning about the 1938 Pecan Shellers Strike
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about the Pecan Shellers strike of 1938 and how images provide information about the reasons for the strike.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Día de los Muertos: Exploring Images from the Day of the Dead
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Learn more about Día de los Muertos, how it is celebrated and some of the artwork it has inspired.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Holidays
Teaching with AHLOT: A Spanish Teacher Shares Her Classroom Tips
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn how a Spanish teacher incorporated the Archive of Hispanic Literature on Tape (AHLOT) into her class curriculum after realizing that this collection of audio recordings of literary figures from the Hispanic world would be a useful tool for enhancing her students’ language skills and their knowledge about Hispanic literature and culture.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Poetry and Literature, Teaching Strategies
Primary Sources for Musical Learning: Exploring the Cuban-American Musical Heritage of Emilio and Gloria Estefan Part 2 — Cultural Memory and Musical Legacies
Posted by: Danna Bell
This year, the Library of Congress celebrates the artistry of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, recipients of the 2019 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. In their honor we explore a Cuban-American recording from the Library of Congress that leads us to an exciting game, a groundbreaking educational institution, and a deeper appreciation for America’s diverse cultural communities.
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Culture and Folklife, Fine and Performing Arts, Hispanic American History