The first printing press in the New World...The only existing copy of a documentary on the Mexican Revolution...A legal argument that used drawings of turkeys--and that won its case. These are just a few of the rich cultural artifacts featured in "A Celebration of Mexico," a conference and display December 12-13 at the Library of Congress.
Using primary sources is an excellent way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Here are some resources from the Library of Congress that will help you and your students celebrate the achievements of the Hispanic Community.
Each of these historical artifacts is a part of the history of Mexican American communities in the 19th and 20th centuries. And each one can be found in the new Library of Congress primary source set, Mexican American Migrations and Communities.