Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Day of the Dead"

Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program 1942-1964

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:50:03 GMT

This website will help students learn about the bracero program, in which an estimated two million Mexican men came to the United States on short-term labor contracts. The experiences of these men are brought to life through photographs and quotes from oral history interviews. In 1942, facing labor shortages caused by World War II, the United States initiated a series of agreements with Mexico to recruit Mexican men to work on U.S. farms and railroads. This online exhibition is presented in English and Spanish.

Bracero History Archive

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:22:11 GMT

This website provides online access to a collection of oral histories, photos, documents, and objects related to bracero history. Students can browse the archive, use social bookmarking tools to share resources, add their own notes and make a poster using items from the archive, and contribute to the archive by adding their own stories about the bracero program.

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is part of a consortium of museums, universities, and cultural institutions documenting and preserving the history of the bracero program, a little-known chapter of American history in which an estimated two million Mexican men came to the United States between 1942-1964 on short-term labor contracts. The Bracero History Project has recorded more than 600 oral histories and has collected many objects.

A Nation of Immigrants: Latino Stories

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:34:27 GMT

Students can read the stories of immigrants from Mexico, Cuba, and other Latin American countries, and view objects related to the journey to America. Students can also learn about the experiences of workers in the in the mid-twentieth century Bracero guest worker program. This reference page is included in the online exhibition entitled America on the Move, which focuses on transportation in US history.

¡Azúcar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz Homepage

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:49:15 GMT

Explore the life of Celia Cruz, a world-renowned Latina musician, in this online exhibition. An enormous talent who had an impeccable sense of rhythm and an inimitable style, Celia Cruz became an influential and legendary musical figure both in her native country of Cuba, and the United States, her adopted country. Students will connect her life to a variety of subjects including immigration, history, geography, music theory, music history, and art. A non-flash version of the site is available at http://americanhistory.si.edu/celiacruz/printable/.

En Español: ¡Azúcar! La Vida y Música de Celia Cruz

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:20:37 GMT

En esta exhibición por el Internet se puede investigar la vida de Celia Cruz. Un portento de talento con un sentido impecable de ritmo y un estilo inigualable, Celia Cruz llegó a ser una figura musical influyente y legendaria en su patria, Cuba, y en los Estados Unidos, su país adoptivo. Estudiantes asociarán a su vida por una variedad de temas, incluyendo la inmigración, la historia, la geografía, teoría de música, la historia de música, y el arte. Una versión imprimible de esta exhibición está disponible en http://americanhistory.si.edu/celiacruz/printable/index.asp?lang=yCW2263175096STQP.

Program in Latino History and Culture at the National Museum of American History

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:30:38 GMT

This website is the American History Museum’s official homepage for their program in Latino History and Culture. The National Museum of American History established the Program in Latino History and Culture (PLHC) to present public programs that reflect the rich and distinctive history of Latino communities and cultures in the United States. These programs include lectures, films, family and children's programs, concerts, and other activities. Helpful links and information are offered through this site.