Writing/Righting History: Twenty-Five Years of Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage

This collection marks a significant milestone in documenting the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage project, bringing together scholarly reflections on the ongoing effort to preserve Latino literary contributions from colonial times to the present. The essays delve into the project's origins and development, covering essential topics like identity formation, archival research methodologies, and institutional challenges. These firsthand accounts provide a crucial historical record of the initiative's evolution and its impact on literary scholarship.

What makes this volume particularly valuable is how it captures the personal and professional journeys of scholars who pioneered this recovery work, offering insights into the political and pedagogical dimensions of reclaiming marginalized voices. Readers interested in archival studies, Latino literature, and the preservation of cultural heritage will find these reflections both illuminating and foundational for understanding the field's development. The collection stands as an important testament to the ongoing work of ensuring that US Latino literary history receives the recognition and study it deserves.