LibGuides: Latin American & Iberian Studies: Government Resources

Government Resources

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National Archives U.S. History Resources

National Archives U.S. History Resources
Resources in American History ranging from general sites to specific event information.

Government Information - Selected Items

The Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence by Congress (U.S.), Joint Committee on Printing (Editor)
Call Number: Y 1.1/3:111-4
ISBN: 9780160836961
Publication Date: 2009-09-10

Double Jeopardy: COVID-19 and Behavioral Health Disparities for Black and Latino Communities in the U.S.
This issue brief provides an overview of the key issues, data, strategies, and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the behavioral health disparities experienced by Black and Latino Communities in the U.S.
Hispanic Heritage Month (National Park Service)
September 15 to October 15 is celebrated nationwide as National Hispanic Heritage Month. It traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.
A Latinx Resource Guide: Civil Rights Cases and Events in the United States
This research guide from the Hispanic Division at the Library of Congress focuses on 20th and 21st century court cases, legislation, and events that had important impacts on civil rights in Chicana/o/x, Hispanic, Latina/o/x, Mexican-American, and Puerto Rican communities the United States.
Latinx Studies: Library of Congress Resources
The Library of Congress has a wide variety of primary and secondary sources useful in the study of the the Latinx history and experience. Through this guide, the curators and librarians in the Library's Hispanic Division have identified the most useful resources and have recommended strategies for expanding your research on this topic.
The Opioid Crisis and the Hispanic/Latino Population: An Urgent Issue
This issue brief presents recent data on prevalence of opioid misuse & death rates in the Hispanic/Latino population; contextual factors & challenges to prevention & treatment; innovative outreach & engagement strategies to connect people to evidence-based treatment; and the importance of community voice.