2 10 128 https://latinahistoryproject.southwestern.edu/files/original/8e16837db5af751a42bd2224a41b703a.pdf a9ae1d7d95ab8a5d5c3ed59c5a1aa09b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jessie Daniel Ames Lecture Series Description An account of the resource The title of the 1995 Ames Lecture is "Workplace Climates in the 1990's: Women and Men Working Together". The lecture included focus on sexual harassment. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1, 1995 Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ames Brochure 1995 https://latinahistoryproject.southwestern.edu/files/original/cdbfa319d36a48d3b7547aa9e6233c5f.pdf 8065aa3fa656eadcf8ed41fbfc430454 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Research and Correspondence in Preparation for "Rostros y Almas/Faces and Souls" Description An account of the resource This collection contains research and correspondence related to the selection of the women displayed in the exhibit. Examples of materials enclosed in this collection are newspaper articles, personal writings, photographs, and community directories articulating the work of the women. The materials belong to the collection of Mary Visser, who along with Lupita Barrera Bryant were responsible for conducting the selection process for the subjects in the exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Various creators and contributors Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Dates of materials range from the 1970s to the 1990s Language A language of the resource Spanish and English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ames Brochure 1996 Description An account of the resource This is a brouchure from the Spring 1996 James Daniel Ames Lecture Series. The presentation this year was titled "Women Meeting: From the Conference Table to the Street." The speaker featured was Dr. Marysa Navarro who presented her work titled "The Fourth World Women'd Conference from a Latin American Feminist Perspective." The brochure contains Navarro's biography as well as a description about Women's Studies at Southwestern University and Jessie Daniel Ames. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 5, 1996 Language A language of the resource English Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Southwestern University https://latinahistoryproject.southwestern.edu/files/original/afc827b472a80baddeb330dd13e3ab71.pdf 41fd6ae5f273f0fe9f07f7db7deb9583 PDF Text Text 2/16/2017 Unboxing the Buried Seeds of My Belonging | Anthropology­News  Unboxing the Buried Seeds of My Belonging Association of Latina and Latino Anthropologists Tori Vasquez  Brenda Sendejo Latina/o History, Decolonized Pedagogies and the Politics of Inclusion “We, students, deeply internalized the limited exposure and hidden space allotted to vitally important alternative histories on campus.” Anthropologists committed to decolonizing anthropology rely on anthropological perspectives to promote change and deepen understandings of difference. This piece considers historical recovery through this lens and its impact on students involved in a student­faculty research project at Southwestern University (SU). We consider how methods like oral history call attention to previously under­told histories that constitute various identities in order to promote belonging. SLIDESHOW 5 PHOTOS  Brenda Sendejo and Tori Vasquez in the recording studio. Photo courtesy Charlotte Nunes. This work is particularly meaningful in the context of our current social climate of frequent and severe attacks on difference. We consider how the recovery and telling of stories might facilitate inclusion and inspire positive change, from the perspectives of a student (Tori Vasquez) and a professor (Brenda Sendejo) reflecting on their participation in the Latina History Project (LHP), aimed at enhancing undergraduate education and increasing awareness about Latina/o and Chicana/o history in Central Texas. Brenda Sendejo reflects on her commitment to decolonizing anthropology in her role as a teacher­scholar at SU: Brenda Sendejo (BS): As a Chicana feminist anthropologist, I am invested in the possibilities for decolonial praxis (to borrow from Karen Mary Davalos’ 2013 ALLA Column). I am concerned with how students navigate structural inequalities within the context of institutions of higher learning and how to meld theory and practice in order to facilitate inclusive learning. A desire to implement such decolonizing pedagogies inspired the creation of the LHP. The project was originally a historical http://www.anthropology­news.org/index.php/2016/09/15/unboxing­the­buried­seeds­of­my­belonging/ 1/4 �2/16/2017 Unboxing the Buried Seeds of My Belonging | Anthropology­News recovery project, but has accomplished much more. Its holdings include oral histories from prominent Texas Chicana/o Movement activists and members of the SU’s community, as well as materials related to an exhibition that highlighted the contributions of path­breaking Texas Mexican American women in politics, the cultural arts, spiritual activism, education and Chicana feminism. LHP researchers Tori Vasquez, Adriana Romero, Stephanie Garcia, Denise Ovalle and Digital Humanities Fellow Charlotte Nunes have worked diligently in their efforts to un­silence the past. SLIDESHOW 5 PHOTOS  Irma Rangel. Photo courtesy Latina History Project Papers, Special Collections, Southwestern University Tori Vasquez offers her perspective on her experience: Unpacking the exhibit materials was an awakening: my history became a part of my education. Tori Vasquez (TV): The experiences of the Latinas featured in the LHP resonated with us, the student researchers. Their lives reassured us that their experiences and ours should be valued, and more importantly, that these stories matter and belong. We drew strength from the ability to recognize ourselves in the project’s content and relate to it. LHP archival materials are drawn from the “Rostros y Almas/Faces and Souls” exhibit, curated for the annual Brown Symposium. The 1992 Symposium, “Discoveries of the Americas”, explored intersecting meanings of “America” and lasting impacts of colonization and marginalization on peoples of the Americas. Since 1992, the exhibit has been on display, tucked away on the second story of a campus building. We, the students, deeply internalized the limited exposure and hidden space allotted to vitally important alternative histories on campus. The stories deserved more exposure than in a dimly lit hallway. The many boxes of materials that accompanied the exhibit have been stored since 1992. The LHP team learned of their existence in 2014 and began the process of not only physically unpacking this history, but bringing the materials back to life. We digitized the physical exhibit and processed roughly 100 of the primary source materials, that pertained to the planning and execution of it and the lives of the influential Latinas, then uploaded the collection to the Latina History Project website. We incorporated this knowledge into our lives and campus environment to demonstrate the value of exposing alternative histories not only as remnants of the past, but as catalysts for change in the present. The process of building the online exhibit and learning about Latina history, and its intersection with SU’s own institutional history, taught us about issues relating to space, inclusion and the value in knowing one’s history. In the beginning, these materials were like buried seeds. In order to combat historical silences around Latina experiences, we worked to cultivate and make visible these previously silenced stories and experiences. Unpacking the exhibit materials was an awakening: my history became a part of my education. The women in the exhibit tienen ganas y sueños, have wants and dreams with strong ties to the past and desires for a better future. They shifted my understanding of what is deemed “relevant” history. Some Chicana movimiento participants stated that it was healing for them to share their experiences of fighting for gender and racial equality, yet I don’t think they realized what it meant to me to hear their stories. Generations that preceded student activists like myself went through similar struggles to create change. This knowledge allowed me to heal and in this process I finally realized I belong. http://www.anthropology­news.org/index.php/2016/09/15/unboxing­the­buried­seeds­of­my­belonging/ 2/4 �2/16/2017 Unboxing the Buried Seeds of My Belonging | Anthropology­News Feeling silenced and a hunger for belonging are not experiences exclusive to Chicanas and Latinas. Therefore, we interviewed a group of non­Latina/o students, alumni, staff and faculty whose experiences illuminated intersections of marginalization. While spotlighting Latina history is important, so too is the connection between shared experiences. Indeed, belonging and inclusion were themes in several of these oral histories that connect people across differences. SLIDESHOW 5 PHOTOS  Martha P. Cotera. Photo courtesy Latina History Project Papers, Special Collections, Southwestern University The Latina History Project shifted the way I see others and myself. Chicana activists worked to increase representation of underrepresented groups in politics, law and the arts, helped to increase gender and racial equality in bilingual and higher education, and paved the way for future generations to succeed in arenas previously unavailable to them. They impacted society and that is what I want in my education. That is what it means to me to have relevance and a presence in history. By making visible this history, the LHP invokes a sense of continuity and a historical legacy, one that can instill a sense of home in future SU students. BS: Through the LHP, Tori and the other students have provided me with a deepened understanding of the politics of representation. They showed me that silencing functions to exclude some experiences and privilege others and how this becomes internalized as a result. One of the most palpable moments in my teaching career came when Tori explained to me that it is one thing to be welcomed somewhere, and a whole other to belong.   Tori Vasquez is an alumus of the Southwestern University Latin American/Border Studies Program, currently working for Teach for America. Brenda Sendejo is associate professor of anthropology at Southwestern University, where she co­directs SU’s Latina History Project with associate professor of Feminist Studies, Alison Kafer. Diane Garbow (Temple University) and Margaret Dorsey (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) are contributing editors of ALLA’s column in AN. Edit Post Previous Article Back to Top Related Categories  Next Article Related Tags  112 Comments Pingback: Anthropology and Oral History: the Latina History Project in the News – Edit Commenting Disclaimer http://www.anthropology­news.org/index.php/2016/09/15/unboxing­the­buried­seeds­of­my­belonging/ 3/4 �2/16/2017 Unboxing the Buried Seeds of My Belonging | Anthropology­News Commenting Disclaimer  © 2017 American Anthropological Association • 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 1301 • Arlington, VA • 22201 • TEL (703) 528­1902 • FAX (703) 528­3546 http://www.anthropology­news.org/index.php/2016/09/15/unboxing­the­buried­seeds­of­my­belonging/ 4/4 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anthropology and Oral History: Unboxing the Buried Seeds of My Belonging Description An account of the resource Tori Vasquez is an alumus of the Southwestern University Latin American & Border Studies Program. Brenda Sendejo is Associate Professor/Chair of Feminist Studies at Southwestern University, where she directs SU’s Latina History Project. Diane Garbow (Temple University) and Margaret Dorsey (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) are contributing editors of ALLA’s column in AN. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Association of Latino and Latina Anthropologists Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/16/2017 Language A language of the resource English Abstract A summary of the resource. Association of Latina and Latino Anthropologists interview with Tori Vasquez and Brenda Sendejo about the Latina History Project. Tori Vasquez is an alumus of the Southwestern University Latin American/Border Studies Program, currently working for Teach for America. Brenda Sendejo is associate professor of anthropology at Southwestern University, where she co-directs SU’s Latina History Project with associate professor of Feminist Studies, Alison Kafer. Diane Garbow (Temple University) and Margaret Dorsey (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) are contributing editors of ALLA’s column in AN. https://latinahistoryproject.southwestern.edu/files/original/e8fab54584c65aafa5fc6b5d7f66b751.pdf 43c6192e396f1a9504b52db2224648ab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Research and Correspondence in Preparation for "Rostros y Almas/Faces and Souls" Description An account of the resource This collection contains research and correspondence related to the selection of the women displayed in the exhibit. Examples of materials enclosed in this collection are newspaper articles, personal writings, photographs, and community directories articulating the work of the women. The materials belong to the collection of Mary Visser, who along with Lupita Barrera Bryant were responsible for conducting the selection process for the subjects in the exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Various creators and contributors Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Dates of materials range from the 1970s to the 1990s Language A language of the resource Spanish and English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Aurora Orozco Ensayo 2 Description An account of the resource This is a poem by Aurora E. Orozco titled Un dia en La Pisca de Algodon. Language A language of the resource Spanish Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Aurora E. Orozco https://latinahistoryproject.southwestern.edu/files/original/de4ac9b22e50cdebbf68c8e5dea380b9.pdf bea8ebac8f2e5451c872301670192648 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Aurora Orozco Poem 1 Description An account of the resource A poem based on two experiences, one as a child and the other as a grown woman, in which Aurora Orozco was prohibited from speaking Spanish. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Aurora Orozco Language A language of the resource Spanish https://latinahistoryproject.southwestern.edu/files/original/5c6f4168aeeb11f94c72ad56ff524ddd.pdf fbdb8c031ed827193249b5ad89dd186c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Aurora Orozco Poem 2 https://latinahistoryproject.southwestern.edu/files/original/f738cbff007dd64f3dfa37f8eed79fa8.pdf 4b17d05fe965777bf54b44460347c042 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Aurora Orozco Poem 3 https://latinahistoryproject.southwestern.edu/files/original/17d2aa317e1c9115d779e23e66927df2.pdf e2d4b17611c038f15a252529eaff74c7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Austin Chicano Cultural Center Calendar Description An account of the resource This calendar, the center's initial project, features sketches and brief descriptions of twelve Chicano/as who have contributed to the development of the Mexican-American community and culture. Featured persons: Felipe Martinez, Hermelinda Rodriguez, Richard Moya, Alfonso Ramos, Gabriel Gutierrez, Jr., Margarita Simon (Muñoz), Gustavo L. Garcia, George I. Sanchez, Paul Tovar, Marcelo Tafoya, Raul Guerrero, and Norma Louisa Govea Guerra. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austin Chicano Cultural Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973 Language A language of the resource Bilingual Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Austin Chicano Cultural Center Calendar Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austin Chicano Cultural Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973 Language A language of the resource Bilingual Description An account of the resource This bilingual calendar was issued by the Austin Chicano Cultural Center in 1973. It features sketches and brief descriptions of twelve Chicano/as detailing their many accomplishments. Featured persons: Felipe Martinez, Hermelinda Rodriguez, Richard Moya, Alfonso Ramos, Gabriel Gutierrez, Jr., Margarita Simon (Muñoz), Gustavo L. Garcia, George I. Sanchez, Paul Tovar, Marcelo Tafoya, Raul Guerrero, and Norma Louisa Govea Guerra. The woman featured here, Margarita Simon, is also part of the “Rostros y Almas/Face and Souls” exhibit which is on permanent display here at Southwestern University. Being that it was the Austin Chicano Cultural Center’s initial project (according to a foreword in the calendar), the calendar served many purposes. Not only was it used to showcase individuals who had contributed to the development of the Mexican-American community, but also, according to the calendar’s foreword, the calendar invited everyone “to participate in [the Center’s] activities and help in designing... programs which best meet the needs of the Austin Chicano Community.” https://latinahistoryproject.southwestern.edu/files/original/30dc85bccbf9a99cf118e60d3ad12e5b.pdf 9b68870a02e66c839bc5f91b1997cf23 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Austin Hispanic Directory Description An account of the resource The 1990-91 Austin Hispanic Directory is a bilingual Yellow Pages established for consumers and tourists that includes over 2,000 businesses. An advertisement on the first page reads: “If you are seeking goods and services where Hispanics are welcomed… call us.” There may have been a subtext to this invitation–perhaps Hispanics were not always welcomed at all Austin businesses. The artwork on the bright blue cover portrays various national crests surrounding a star. Some of the flags displayed such as Mexico, Spain, and the U.S. are arranged prominently around the Texas Lone Star suggesting the presence and history of these nationalities within Texas. The Directory provides a sense of multi-national cohesion and integration, including features of prominent members within the community involved in education, politics, banking, hospitality, and other professional milieus. The directory portrays the Austin Hispanic community of 1990-91 not as a marginalized population, but as a fully integrated, professionally accomplished, very central part of the Austin community at large. https://latinahistoryproject.southwestern.edu/files/original/d4692732129cb9a69811ee5ef6b59249.pdf 8405639971f9e9d494daa80f98107d97 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Discovery of the Americas Brown Symposium Description Description An account of the resource The document is a brief description of the details of the Brown Symposium. It describes the theme of the symposium, which is the discoveries of the americas. It lists six areas that will be the groups focused on in the symposium. Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Research and Correspondence in Preparation for "Rostros y Almas/Faces and Souls" Description An account of the resource This collection contains research and correspondence related to the selection of the women displayed in the exhibit. Examples of materials enclosed in this collection are newspaper articles, personal writings, photographs, and community directories articulating the work of the women. The materials belong to the collection of Mary Visser, who along with Lupita Barrera Bryant were responsible for conducting the selection process for the subjects in the exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Various creators and contributors Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Dates of materials range from the 1970s to the 1990s Language A language of the resource Spanish and English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brown Symposium Description Description An account of the resource This resource describes the 1992 Brown Symposium, titled Discoveries of America. This Symposium will discuss the various meanings of America through examining the achievements of Blacks, Women, Southwestern Explorers, the English, the Spanish, and Native Americans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Southwestern University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992 Language A language of the resource English