This bibliography is intended as a thorough starting-point for researchers interested in the past and present of Latinos in Oregon. It compiles scholarly studies in a variety of disciplines, plus links to Oregon Latino publications, archives of primary source materials about the Latino experience in Oregon, and contact information for organizations serving the Latino community throughout the state. It is always growing and not exhaustive, but we hope it is useful. Many thanks to Leslie Cagle, iSchool student at the University of Washington, for her work initially compiling these resources, and to David Woken, former History and Latin American Studies Librarian at UO Libraries, who created this guide.
These works are organized broadly by genre or discipline. If you have a book, article, or other scholarly resource that you would like added to this bibliography, please contact the page's owner via the contact information in the sidebar.
These books and articles provide a general overview of the history and social, cultural, and economic conditions for Oregon's Latino community and serve as jumping-off points for further research. Individual articles specifically about Oregon's Latino community in many of the edited titles listed below can be found on their respective discipline's page.
Gamboa, Erasmo. "Oregon’s Hispanic Heritage." Oregon Humanities (1992): 2-7.
Nosotros: The Hispanic People of Oregon: Essays and Recollections by
Nosotros offers a variety of perspectives on Oregon's multifaceted Hispanic community. First published in 1995, it remains a valuable resource, containing essays by a host of writers, whose topics range from Spanish explorers and vaqueros to analyses of modern government policy, form explanations of traditional cultural celebrations to examinations of works by exciting new artists, from accounts of migrant camp life to success stories about the state's Hispanic entrepreneurs. Nosotros also features a special collection of personal narratives, gathered during a two-year, statewide oral history project. From this rich blend of essay and story emerges a picture of a community with deep roots and a promising future in Oregon.
Memory, Community, and Activism by
Memory, Community, and Activism is the first book-length study to critically examine the Mexican experience in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Many books deal with Chicano history, but few ever attempt to interpret or analyze it beyond the confines of the American Southwest. Eleven essays by leading scholars on the Mexican experience in the Northwest shed new light on immigration/migration, the Bracero program, the Catholic Church, race and race relations, Mexican culture, unionization, and Chicana feminism. This collection analyzes the Mexican experience from the early twentieth century to the present.
To Harvest, to Hunt by 
Mexicanos in Oregon: Their Stories, Their Lives by
Mexicanos in Oregon: Their Stories, Their Lives sheds new light on why migrants come to Oregon, what their experiences are when they settle here, and how they adapt to life in the United States.
The Chicano Experience in the Northwest by 
Latino America: A State-By-State Encyclopedia by 
Seeing Color: Indigenous Peoples and Racialized Ethnic Minorities in Oregon by
Indigenous peoples and racial minorities have lived and thrived in Oregon for centuries. Their legacy is interwoven with the state's history and culture even as they continue to struggle with prejudice, environmental pressures, shrinking state revenues, the effects of globalization, and the changing dynamics of the state economy. Current U.S. immigration policy and the forces of globalization have played a critical role in creating a dynamic process named the browning of Oregon. This anthology brings together a group of noted multidisciplinary scholars, who explore the rich and varied experiences of Oregon's native communities and racial minorities. The book is essential reading for students, teachers, and the general public interested in contemporary racial politics.
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