Latina/o Heritage
From Simmons Library Research Guides
We have selected these resources to help you find relevant information on your research topic. Please contact a librarian for help using the resources listed in this guide or for help with your research process.
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Reference and Background Information
Use the Simmons Eresource called [http://0-refuniv.odyssi.com.library.simmons.edu/ Reference Universe] to search for information about your topic in all of our Reference sources.
or, search for Reference sources that contain information about your specific research topic here:
You may also consult the resources below for overviews of the topic that you have chosen to research. Use these resources to help you to put your topic in context and give you the big picture of what information exists about your topic. These resources may have bibliographies at the end of each entry that can help further your research.
- Atlas and Survey of Latin American History
Level 1 Reference G1541.S1 L3 2007
This source includes a detailed history of the South American region, accompanied by detailed maps and statistics to support and add to the history.
- Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture
Level 1 Reference F1406 .E53 1996
This 5-volume encyclopedia covers many aspects of Latin American history and culture, including economics, politics, literature, art, and even figures from popular culture.
- Latino Chronology
Level 1 Reference E184.S75 F543 2007
A history organized by time period of Latino/a contributions to agriculture, exploration, music, and much more. Before you start using this guide, read through the list of abbreviations.
- Handbook of Hispanic Cultures in the United States
Level 1 Reference E184.S75 H365 1994
A useful reference source sectioned into four parts: Spain and the New World, On the Early History of the United States, Hispanic Tradition in Historical Perspective, and The Recent Past. Each volume of this source has been edited by a scholar of Hispanic culture. Includes black-and-white photographs and illustrations, a comprehensive index, and each article end with a bibliography.
- Handbook of Latin American Studies
Simmons Eresource
This resource is a bibliography created by scholars on Latin American works. It rotates every year between works selected from the social sciences or the humanities. Approximately 130 scholars choose more than 5000 works for this Handbook. Informative yet brief reviews of the works are provided.
- Hispanic Firsts
Level 1 Reference E184.S75 K36 1997
A reference source that illustrates the multitude of contributions made to American culture by Hispanic Americans. Entries include more than just facts of 'firsts,' but also reference the 'youngest' person to achieve something, or notable achievements. Includes an eight page expandable timeline.
- The Hispanic-American Almanac
Level 1 Reference E184.S75 H557 1993
The Hispanic-American Almanac is a unique and important compilation of information about the history, culture, and accomplishments of the Hispanic-American population. The expressed intention of the source is to provide "a one-stop source for information on people of the U.S. whose ancestors--or they themselves--originated in Spain, the Spanish-speaking countries of South and Central America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, or Cuba."
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States
Level 1 Reference E184.S75 O97 2005
A reference source that aims to provide a historical, intellectual, social, artistic, and political overview of the developments of the Latinas/os in the United States, while dispelling myths and stereotypes of the people and culture. Offers over 750 articles and 280 biographies, and contains over 400 illustrations, charts, and maps. Bibliographies and topical outlines provide additional research.
- Notable Hispanic American Women
Level 1 Reference E184.S75.N68 1993
Entries in this resource are listed alphabetically by last name and include information about the subject's educational background, career and notable accomplishments. A subject index and some images are included.
Finding Articles
Below are suggested databases and indexes for articles on the topic that you have chosen to research. These databases include articles from newspapers, magazines and scholarly journals. Articles are shorter and more narrowly focused than books or reference materials so you should use them after you have narrowed your topic.
- Ethnic Newswatch
Simmons Eresource
A comprehensive collection of newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic, minority, and native press in America - now with expanded international coverage. Includes 932,000 articles (over 203,000 of them in Spanish) from 275 publications with titles in both English and Spanish. Approximately 7,500 new articles are added each month. Updated monthly.
- Academic Search Complete
Simmons Eresource
Academic Search Complete is a great place to start your search for both popular and scholarly articles, no matter what your topic is! It contains journals from almost every topic and is designed specifically for academic institutions. It provides more than 5,300 full-text periodicals, 4,400 of which are peer-reviewed journals. This resource also features content as far back as 1865.
- Academic Onefile
Simmons Eresource
Academic Onefile contains 8,000 academic journals, the majority in full-text, available in HTML and PDF formats. In addition it contains hundreds of podcasts and transcripts from NPR, CNN, and the CBC.
- Expanded Academic ASAP
Simmons Eresource
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images. Updated daily.
TIP: Use the Advanced Search for a more precise search!
- Social Sciences Index
Simmons E-resource
A database of abstracts and full-text articles from several social science publications. Updated weekly.
- Sociological Abstracts
Simmons Eresource
A key resource for finding published research in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. The database draws information from an international selection of over 2,600 journals and other serial publications, plus conference papers, books, and dissertations. Use the Advanced Search for a more precise search.
- Humanities Fulltext
Simmons Eresource
A database of article citations on topics in the Humanities, some available full-text. Includes content from more than 300 key humanities publications, including feature articles, book reviews, interviews, obituaries, bibliographies, original works of fiction (including dramas and poems), and reviews of plays, operas, ballets, dance, musicals, movies, and television and radio programs.
Searching the Web
Simmons librarians have created a customized search engine that allows you
to find Latina/o Heritage information on the free web.
Use this Latina/o Heritage Google Custom Search Engine box to search all select, quality free web sites at the
same time:
You may also wish to go directly to, or bookmark, the Latina/o Heritage Google Custom Search Engine
Tips for Searching the Internet:
- Use the advanced search function, which is available from most search engines:
- Google - See also "Advanced Search Tips"
- Ask - Click "Advanced." See also "Advanced Search Tips"
- Live (MSN) - See also "Options"
- Exalead - See also "Exalead FAQ"
- Yahoo! Search
- Limit your search to .edu and .gov sites. These often provide quality research, statistics, and commentary. Sites ending in .org often have good information, too, but are likely to espouse a strong stance or bias on the issues they cover and may not be objective.
- Try Scandoo, which presents search results from Google, Yahoo! Search, or Live (MSN) with an evaluation about the objectivity, credibility, and overall reliability of the site.
- Consider using a directory of pre-screened, annotated sites:
