AM launches Latin American Histories in the United States

AM is pleased to announce the publication of Latin American Histories in the United States, the first of two modules exploring the diverse experiences of Latin American communities across the country.

Drawn from multiple archival collections held in the United States, this resource offers an unparalleled view into the histories, identities, and creative expressions of Latinx communities from the mid-twentieth century onwards.  

The collection’s grassroots and community-generated materials document everyday life alongside political activism, social movements, and artistic expression during pivotal decades of cultural and civil rights transformation. The resource provides librarians and researchers with a dynamic resource for examining communities, movements, and political activism.

Created to support interdisciplinary research and teaching, Latin American Histories in the United States presents opportunites for scholars and students across disciplines such as history, cultural studies, political science, gender and sexuality studies, and sociology. The rich array of material types includes personal papers, community newsletters, periodicals, oral histories, audiovisual materials, art, and ephemera.  

The resource benefits from both English-language and Spanish-language content and metadata, providing opportunity to conduct research in either language.  Additionally, the interactive map feature enables additional visual and geographic discovery pathways for users to navigate the huge offering of newspaper and periodical content created by different Latin American communities across the US.

Uniting rare archival materials with powerful tools for discovery, Latin American Histories in the United States marks a significant step forward in supporting rigorous, community-informed research.