Jerry Garcia
Born and raised in Quincy, Washington, author Jerry Garcia is now a professor of history and Chicano studies at Michigan State University. In this volume, he explores the rich history, customs, and contributions of Mexican communities in North Central Washington through photographs gleaned from family collections, university archives, newspapers, and local and regional museums. More than 200 images serve to challenge stereotypes and illustrate how Mexicans maintained customs and cultural ties...See more
Born and raised in Quincy, Washington, author Jerry Garcia is now a professor of history and Chicano studies at Michigan State University. In this volume, he explores the rich history, customs, and contributions of Mexican communities in North Central Washington through photographs gleaned from family collections, university archives, newspapers, and local and regional museums. More than 200 images serve to challenge stereotypes and illustrate how Mexicans maintained customs and cultural ties to their homeland while building a new home in the Pacific Northwest. See less