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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept 15 - Oct 15: Welcome

This guide serves as an introduction to library resources, research, & information related to U.S. Latinos/Latinxs/Hispanics & Latino heritage.

Hispanic, Latino, Latinx, And More!

National Hispanic Heritage Month

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National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture. National Hispanic Heritage Month had its origins in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.  

This guide has been created to provide links to books, websites and electronic resources specifically geared to students interested in the topic of Hispanic Heritage. Please click on the above tabs to explore each of the different resources.

                                                      

Hispanic, Latino, Latinx, And More!

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