Latinos Of Boulder County, Colorado, 1900-1980: Volume One: History And Contributions - 9780986387333

This study presents stories of struggle, survival, and joy in the Latino community of one Colorado county between 1900 and 1980. It is impossible to read this study without being struck by the parallels with recent events in the U.S, especially as anti-immigrant political rhetoric escalates. The history of Hispanics in Boulder County refutes that rhetoric by demonstrating the essential contributions made by people from Spanish-speaking backgrounds over the course of four generations in one setting. Living on the far edge of the Southwestern borderlands, Latinos in Boulder County not only provided the labor that underlay much of the county's economic development, they brought a rich culture, religious faith, strong families, and great personal dignity. Early newcomers struggled against many forms of discrimination: threats of violence from the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s, deportations to Mexico in the 1930s, segregated seating in churches and movie theaters, and "White Trade Only" signs in local businesses until the late 1950s. Later Latinos--veterans, the children and grandchildren of previous families and new immigrants--fought together against racism, especially during the Chicano movement of the 1960s and 1970s. The challenges they faced make the Latino ethic of hard work, commitment to their families, and determination to educate their children all the more impressive. This study brings the experiences of the Latinos of Boulder County to life using compelling oral histories and written biographies, as well as photographs, film, and other materials assembled by the Boulder County Latino History Project. Rare quantitative material extracted from previously unused sources is also presented. These materials paint an unusually vivid picture of Latino contributions and struggles. This study is ideally suited for use in school or college classes. Nearly all of the primary sources are available online and hundreds of URLs are provided, allowing students to view the raw material that underlies the historical account. A special section of the BCLHP's website (bocolatinohistory.colorado.edu) is for educators, containing Primary Source Sets, Lesson Plans, short clips from interviews and films, and other instructional materials. The nine quantitative appendices are also useful teaching tools.

• | Author: Marjorie McIntosh
• | Publisher: Old John Publishing
• | Publication Date: Mar 01, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 332 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 0986387339
• | ISBN-13: 9780986387333