Join the Albany Regional Museum for our next History Bite on August 10th at noon as we welcome Miguel A. Salinas travelling historian to share the stories he has collected of “Mexicans in Oregon”.
Miguel A. Salinas- Born in San Juan de Dios, Sector Libertad, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Méjico. He emigrated to Asherton, Dimmit, County, Tejas USA in 1950. A short stop, then he migrated to St. Paul, Marion County, Oregon, USA. In 1958, he officially immigrated to the United States of America. His point of original entry was Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico and Eagle Pass, Texas USA. Hmmm interesting coincidence😊
One of the inventions that was imported from foreign lands was the science and art of printing a newspaper. Thanks to this medium, I have revisited a special past; I re-experienced my roots and it’s an HONOR for me to share a few topics related to Migrants, Immigrants and Emigrants in Oregon. My central theme is “Mexicans in Oregon. “Using the stories that were written by journalists, travelers, and oral accounts from people who made Oregon their home, I will expand on their respective topics and re-live with you a bit of our past.
My world of research has expanded significantly since I started to blend newspapers from earlier times and technology. As a student of “Migrant History” I found this blend reassuring, enjoyable and moreover this blend added confirmation and expansion to my searches and findings. The census report from 1930 Salem, Marion County, Oregon USA created the fulcrum of support—which has served me as a time-travel guide.
NUMBERS tell a story; high or low numbers the story is there! Of all race/ethnic/national groups in our USA society, Spanish Surname people have undergone more new names/terms than any other group in our evolving society e.g., Mexican, Mexican American, Spanish Speaking Person, Hispanic, Hispanic-American, Latino, Latinx. The data illustrated in the 1930 Salem Census Report and today’s reported demographics i.e., 25% of Salem residents have a Spanish- Family Name. The fulcrum is there for everyone to use and gain a better understanding of our evolving society whose roots ARE….to be continued on August 10th at 12:00 P.M. at the Albany Museum…
Learn more about Miguel’s work at From Miguel Salinas to you, "Bienvenidos!" (texmexorusa.org)