Latinx Histories of the U.S. South Collection
Scope and Contents
The Latinx Histories of the U.S. South Collection, 2025, consists of artifacts collected or created by undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University for the class HIST 1375: Latinx Histories of the US South, taught by Dr. Edward Wright-Ríos, during the fall semester of 2025.
There are 5 topical series in the Latinx Histories of the U.S. South Collection: 1) Art and Music, 2) Foodways and Restaurants, 3) Occupations, 4) Religion, and 5) Sports. They are arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- Creation: 2025
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials in this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Materials should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Full Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Latinx Histories of the U.S. South Collection, 2025, consists of artifacts collected or created by undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University for the class HIST 1375: Latinx Histories of the US South, taught by Dr. Edward Wright-Ríos, during the fall semester of 2025.
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Latinx Histories of the U.S. South Collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Sarah Calise
- Date
- 2026
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Dr. Edward Wright-Ríos, Professor of History at Vanderbilt University
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
About this Site
This site contains collection guides, or finding aids, to the archival collections held by Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives, the History of Medicine Collection, and the Scarritt Bennett Center. Finding aids describe the context, arrangement, and structure of archival materials, allowing users to identify and request materials relevant to their research.
Requesting Materials
Each finding aid contains a link to request materials from the collections. Collections can also be requested by emailing the repository directly through the library website. Each repository has its own location, hours, and contact information. Please consult the repository with questions about using the materials. Collections are non-circulating and must be used in the repository’s reading room. In many cases, the collections are stored off-site and require advance notice for retrieval.