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Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Hoosier Latino Resources

The Indiana Historical Society is proud to offer multiple resources that showcase, support and educate Hoosiers about the impact and contributions of Latinos throughout Indiana’s history.

Below are a few key resources to get you started as we continue to collect, preserve, and educate about the Latino community in Indiana.

Online Exhibit

Get a glimpse into Latino Hoosier history that spans over 100 years. Meet individuals of varying cultural backgrounds who recall what it has been like to be Latino in the Hoosier State throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

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Released in 2022 from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press, Hoosier Latinos: A Century of Struggle, Service, and Success, was made possible by a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., and explores how Latino Hoosiers navigated home and belonging in the Midwest from Northwest Indiana to Indianapolis and south to Evansville.

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Released in 2022 from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press, Hoosier Latinos: A Century of Struggle, Service, and Success, was made possible by a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., and explores how Latino Hoosiers navigated home and belonging in the Midwest from Northwest Indiana to Indianapolis and south to Evansville.

Blog

Check out these blogs to learn more about the numerous impacts and dynamic stories of Latinos who have helped build and enrich the Hoosier state.

Lost Barrios of Indiana: “Block and Pennsy” of Indiana Harbor, Part I

Explores the emergence of Indiana Harbor’s “little Mexico,” the rise of the Block and Pennsy neighborhood, and early urban renewal dynamics.

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Lost Barrios of Indiana: “Block and Pennsy” of Indiana Harbor, Part II

Delves into the effects of urban renewal projects on Block and Pennsy, covering displacement, failed housing promises, and fading community bonds.

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The Harrison Family Legacy in Latin America

Shows how Harrison family members shaped Latin American diplomacy, from Gran Colombia’s pivotal days to the progress of Pan-American congresses.

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The Making of the Documentary, “Beyond El Barrio”

Follows the rediscovery of El Barrio in Indianapolis, family and artist interviews, and community involvement leading to a locally inspired film.

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Gary Indiana’s Spanish Castle

Spotlights early Spanish-speaking immigrants in Gary and their construction of the iconic Spanish Castle, a social and cultural hub for decades.

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A Quick Primer on Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month

Answers common questions about Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month, its origins, key differences and the celebration of cultural diversity in the US.

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Indiana’s Oldest Latino Hoosier Tradition Turns 100

Marks 100 years of the Fiestas Patrias parade, celebrating Indiana’s Mexican American community’s resilience, identity, and cultural legacy.

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