Hispanic Heritage
Databases
Ancestry Library
A genealogical and historical research tool that provides access to city directories, U.S. Federal Census records between 1790 and 1930, and immigration, vital, military, court, church, and ethnic records. It includes resources for Buffalo & Erie County historical records. For use at any library. Virtual Tour
HeritageQuest Online
U.S. Federal census records from 1790-1930, family genealogies, local histories, tax lists, city directories, land and probate records, birth, marriage and death records, and genealogical and local history serials from the Periodical Source Index (PERSI). It includes resources for Buffalo & Erie County historical information. Virtual Tour
Recursos en Español
Britannica Escola
Contenido de Britannica en espanol para hablantes nativos de espanol, estudiantes bilingues, y estudiantes que aprenden espanol. Virtual Tour
Informe Académico proporciona acceso a periódicos y revistas especializadas de lengua española y portuguesa. La base de datos ofrece una amplia gama de contenidos sobre América Latina. (Informe Académico provides access to Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines. The database offers a wide range of content both from and about Latin America.)
MedlinePlus Spanish
MedlinePlus le ayuda encontrar las respuestas que usted busca en temas de salud. MedlinePlus ha recopilado la información más confiable proveniente de fuentes autorizadas tales como la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina y los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud, así como otras agencias gubernamentales y organizaciones de servicios para la salud. MedlinePlus también le ofrece mucha información sobre medicamentos, una enciclopedia médica ilustrada, programas interactivos para el paciente y las más recientes noticias acerca de la salud. Este website necesita acceso al internet. Si estas trabajando en una computadora en la biblioteca, por favor consulta los empleyados para acceso al internet.
Websites
EDSITEment! Hispanic and Latino Heritage and History in the United States (Teacher’s Guide)
EDSITEment is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Trust for the Humanities. EDSITEMENT offers free resources for teachers, students, and parents searching for high-quality K-12 humanities education materials, such as history and social studies, literature and language arts, foreign languages, arts, and culture.
Family Tree
This Family Tree genealogical website webpage shares eleven Hispanic and Latino genealogy websites and resources.
Goodreads
The social platform Goodreads has a Hispanic Heritage Month reading list. Goodreads is where readers can catalog their bookshelves, share reviews, discover books of interest, and connect with other book lovers to see what they read.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is a national nonprofit focused on education, workforce, social impact, and culture through the lens of leadership. They have an active Facebook page, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Facebook Page
Hispanic Heritage Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
Latin Business Today
Hispanic Business focuses on growth developments in the U.S. Hispanic market, economic trends, diversity, philanthropy, supply chain development, best business practices, and career development opportunities. The company delivers research-driven content to the nation's top policymakers and powerbrokers.
Library of Congress Hispanic Reading Room
The Hispanic Reading Room is a critical access point at the Library of Congress for researchers working on the Caribbean, Latin America, Spain, and Portugal; the indigenous cultures of those areas; and peoples throughout the world historically influenced by Luso-Hispanic heritage, including the Latina/o/e/x community in the United States.
Museo Frida Kahlo
The Museo Frida Kahlo offers a virtual museum tour celebrating the life and artwork of Frida Kahlo. The museum is located in Del Carmen, Mexico.
Museum of Latin American Art
The Museum of Latin American Art expands knowledge and appreciation of modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art through its Collection, ground-breaking Exhibitions, stimulating Educational Programs, and engaging Cultural Events.
National Museum of the American Latino
The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino advances the representation, understanding, and appreciation of Latino history and culture in the United States. The museum provides resources and collaborates with other museums to expand scholarly research, public programs, digital content, collections, and more.
Remezcla
Remezcla’s is a progressive media brand that puts emerging Latin culture on the map.
U.S. Department of the Interior: Hispanic Heritage
Interior and its bureaus preserve and interpret historic sites across the country. For Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, these places connect them to our nation’s shared history.
Podcasts
Listening to podcasts is a great way to learn something new. This is a way to hear voices and stories directly from specific communities. Honor Hispanic Heritage Month by listening to a Hispanic-led podcast.
Latino USA
This NPR podcast covers cultural, political, and social topics surrounding the Latino community.
News in Slow Spanish
This podcast covers today’s current events at a slow pace, perfect for new language learners.
Spanish Aquí Presents
This 4-host comedy podcast tackles topics with special guests and features improv sessions.
Yeah No, I’m Not OK
Actress Diane Guerrero hosts discussions on mental health issues featuring other celebrities of color.
Community and Local Links
Consider the Source New York Teaching with Historical Records: Buffalo Latino History
Consider the Source Online: Teaching With Historical Records is a free online community that connects educators across New York State to the valuable primary sources materials found in the churches, museums, historical organizations, libraries, and state and local governments with a series of highly-engaging learning activities designed to guide and encourage students at all grade levels to make discoveries using critical thinking skills.
Hispanos Unidos De Buffalo
Founded in 1989, HUB is a Buffalo-based nonprofit organization that provides integrated care and social services to underserved and vulnerable populations across the Western New York Region.
Latin American Cultural Association
The Latin American Cultural Association uses arts as a vehicle to inspire cross-cultural understanding, making the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people of Latin America accessible to everyone through community education, cultural programs, and our fair trade storefront.
Latin American Institute
The Latin American Institute provides conversational Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian instruction for English speakers in Western New York.
Western New York Hispanic Heritage Council
The Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY Inc. is a nonprofit organization that exists to foster and inspire awareness, understanding, and appreciation of past, present, and future contributions of the Hispanic Community in Western New York. This site also provides access to the B&ECPL's Hispanic Heritage History Project, a growing digital collection of photos, documents, and oral histories concerning WNY's Hispanic Community.
Library Materials
Click on the following topics for a quick search in the Library's Catalog.
English as a Second Language for Portuguese Speakers
English as a Second Language for Spanish Speakers
Hispanic-American Biographies
Hispanic-American History
History of the Carribean
History of Central America
History of Mexico
History of Portugal
History of South America
History of Spain
Latin American Art
Latin American Cooking
Latin American Literature
Latin American Music
Latin American Poetry
Portuguese Language Learning
Spanish Language Learning
Spanish Art
Spanish Cooking
Spanish Literature
Spanish Music
Spanish Poetry