Latinos in Oklahoma: A History of Four and a Half Centuries

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Article covers the history of Latinos in Oklahoma, providing details about the roots of Spanish colonialism, the various factors that led people to migrate to the United States, and the organizations, media, and celebrations that promoted the growth and preservation of Latino culture in Oklahoma.

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38 p. : ill.

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Smith, Michael M. Summer 2009.

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  • Main Title: Latinos in Oklahoma: A History of Four and a Half Centuries
  • Serial Title: Chronicles of Oklahoma

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Article covers the history of Latinos in Oklahoma, providing details about the roots of Spanish colonialism, the various factors that led people to migrate to the United States, and the organizations, media, and celebrations that promoted the growth and preservation of Latino culture in Oklahoma.

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38 p. : ill.

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Abstract: From the sixteenth-century expedition led by Spanish explorer Coronado, to the twenty-first century immigration of Central and South Americans, Latinos have always been present in Oklahoma's history. Providing extensive research data, Michael Smith analyzes the impact of Latino groups and individuals on the state's development.

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  • Chronicles of Oklahoma, 87(2), Oklahoma Historical Society, 2009, pp. 186-223

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  • Publication Title: Chronicles of Oklahoma
  • Volume: 87
  • Issue: 2
  • Page Start: 186
  • Page End: 223

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The Chronicles of Oklahoma is the scholarly journal published by the Oklahoma Historical Society. It is a quarterly publication and was first published in 1921.

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Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.

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Smith, Michael M. Latinos in Oklahoma: A History of Four and a Half Centuries, article, Summer 2009; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc2016967/: accessed June 13, 2025), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.

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