Government Resources on Hispanic Heritage: Hispanic Heritage and Inventions
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Hispanic Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Take a look through this LibGuide to learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month.
Special Focus
Since the Patent and Trademark Resource Center at Fondren Library is part of the Kelley Center for Government Information, Data, and Geospatial Services, the center is highlighting Hispanic inventors during Hispanic Heritage Month. See this page for resources found at the Kelley Center and elsewhere online.
Articles
Select Publications at the Kelley Center for Government Information
Online Resources
- 7 Groundbreaking Inventions by Latino Innovatorsrom entertainment devices to lifesaving medical technologies, Latino inventors have advanced humankind through their contributions.
- Highlighting Hispanic Inventors and Innovators at the Smithsonian National Museum of American HistoryA few stories of often overlooked inventors and innovators in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Inventors, Disaster Scientists and Entrepreneurs: Commerce Home to Diverse-Range of Hispanic PioneersHispanic Heritage Month also is a time to recognize the many contributions and achievements within the Hispanic community that have had a positive impact on our Nation. This article discusses a few leaders who, through their innovation, expertise, and entrepreneurship, have made a significant contribution to the Commerce Department’s mission to drive business expansion and economic growth and accelerate American leadership in the areas of disaster science, invention, and entrepreneurship.
- National Inventors Hall of FameCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with These Inspiring Inventors
- United States Patent and Trademark Office - Hispanic Heritage and InventionsNational Hispanic Heritage Month, held each year from September 15 - October 15, celebrates Hispanic cultures and heritage and recognizes the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to this nation. In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, the Department of Commerce's United States Patent and Trademark Office is recognizing some Hispanic Americans whose inventions contributed to the nation's social and economic well-being.
Select Publications at Fondren
American Science and Technology Latino (a) Inventors of the 19th and 20th Centuries by ISBN: 0072984082Publication Date: 2003-12-31
Great Hispanic-Americans by Call Number: E184 .S75 G74 2005ISBN: 1412711487Publication Date: 2005-09-02
Notable Latino Americans by Call Number: E184 .S75 M35 1997ISBN: 0313291055Publication Date: 1997-05-28
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