Wellington Public Library to host presentation of Dr. Antonio Delgrado, Mexican Immigration expert
Submitted to Sumner Newscow — Early Mexican Settlements in Railroad Boxcar Communities is a visual presentation by Dr. Antonio Delgado, a historian of the Mexican People of the United States, an expert on Mexican Immigration, and a retired college dean. It will take place at 6 PM on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in the Wellington Public Library Meeting Room. The program is sponsored by the St. Anthony/St. Rose Catholic Church Cultural Organization.
Dr. Delgado’s presentation highlights the positive contributions of Mexican railroad workers in the development and growth of the Midwest region- including several early Mexican Settlements in Kansas. Integrating these missing pages of history will foster a greater understanding and appreciation of our Mexican neighbors.
Since the 1910s Mexican immigrants were employed in very large numbers, by various railroad companies throughout the U.S. In the Midwest, wherever major railroad hubs existed usually meant a small army of Mexican railroad workers. This phenomenon also occurred in Kansas. Consequently, Mexicans directly contributed to the growth and development of the U.S. – locally, regionally and nationally.
This presentation is free to the public and suitable for general audiences of all ages. To attend this presentation, please use the side entrance of the Library on Jefferson Street. The rest of the Library will close at the regular time of 6 PM.
