Latinas in the United States : a historical encyclopedia

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Latinas in the United States : a historical encyclopedia

edited by Vicki L. Ruiz and Virginia Sánchez Korrol

Indiana University Press, c2006

  • : set
  • v. 1
  • v. 2
  • v. 3

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"Selected readings in Latina history": p. 831-833

Includes index

Vol. 1. Introduction, Abarca through Guzmán -- v. 2. Hamlin through Puerto Ricans in Hawaii -- v. 3. Quesada through Zúñiga, index

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Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia records the contribution of women of Latin American birth or heritage to the economic and cultural development of the United States. The encyclopedia, edited by Vicki L. Ruiz and Virginia Sanchez-Korrol, is the first comprehensive gathering of scholarship on Latinas. This encyclopedia will serve as an essential reference for decades to come. In more than 580 entries, the historical and cultural narratives of Latinas come to life. From mestizo settlement, pioneer life, and diasporic communities, the encyclopedia details the contributions of women as settlers, comadres, and landowners, as organizers and nuns. More than 200 scholars explore the experiences of Latinas during and after EuroAmerican colonization and conquest; the early-19th-century migration of Puerto Ricans and Cubans; 20th-century issues of migration, cultural tradition, labor, gender roles, community organization, and politics; and much more. Individual biographical entries profile women who have left their mark on the historical and cultural landscape. With more than 300 photographs, Latinas in the United States offers a mosaic of historical experiences, detailing how Latinas have shaped their own lives, cultures, and communities through mutual assistance and collective action, while confronting the pressures of colonialism, racism, discrimination, sexism, and poverty. "Meant for scholars and general readers, this is a great resource on Latinas and historical topics connected with them."-curledup.com

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Preface Introduction A Historical and Regional Overview 1. Latinas in the Southwest (Vicki L. Ruiz) 2.Latinas in the Northeast (Virginia Sanchez-Korrol) 3. Latinas in the Midwest (Lilia Fernandez) 4. Latinas in the Southeast (Maria Cristina Garcia) 5. Latinas in the Pacific Northwest (Elizabeth Salas) Alphabetical Entries Bibliography Index

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