http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/index.html U.S. Latino and Latina World War II Oral History Project http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/ The Project recently provided materials to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for their exhibit, “On the Water.” The exhibit explores America’s maritime history, including America’s shipbuilding efforts during WWII, in which Project-participant Mrs. Maria Isabel Solis Thomas is mentioned. The exhibit also examines the efforts of the Merchant Marine, who received little to no recognition. Project-participant Mr. Sam Casarez [...] http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/ The Project recently took a trip to Beeville, about 60 northwest of Corpus Christi, to interview 9 veterans. The local VFW was extremely enthusiastic about the event–they provided volunteers, contacted veterans and also sponsored our trip! We’re very thankful for their efforts and their support. The local newspaper, the Beeville Picayune, was on hand to document the [...] http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/ We’ve been hard at work, adding new stories and new photos to the web site! We’ve collected more than 660 interviews and tributes since 1999. Not every story has been posted yet, and since we’re still collecting interviews, we’re always adding more. It’s definitely a good idea to browse the site every once and a while to see what’s new. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/ We recently got some press coverage on News 8 Austin: Part 1 and Part 2. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/ In the fall of 2006, the project began the process of digitizing its thousands of hours of interviews. The digitization was essential to preserve the tapes. The University of Texas Libraries is handling the first phase of the digitization process, which includes 700 hours of audio interviews and mini-DVs. Additional funding for the rest of the digitization [...] http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/ The book, which summarizes 425 of the project’s interviews, sold enough in the first six months to pay for its printing. A Legacy Greater than Words is a self-published book, distributed through the University of Texas Press. The second printing will be available for purchase in early 2007. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/ The Social and Political legacy of WWII – Project director Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez and UT historian Emilio Zamora are finalizing work for the third book to derive from the project. The University of Texas Press is the publisher. Contributors include, besides the two editors: Ricardo Griswold del Castillo, San Diego State University; Silvia Alvarez-Curbelo, Universidad de Puerto [...]