Invisible Immigrants (Spaniards in the U.S.)

This is a breakthrough project for the study of Spanish Immigrants in the United States. A much Invisible Immigrants (Spaniards in the U.S. 1868-1945)" that our understanding of our ancestors becomes part of a greater narrative. Please allow me to share more about this project and humbly explain how your support is essential to making this project a reality.
needed study that will illuminate the contributions, wide-reach and identity of tens of thousands of Spaniards who came to "El Norte" in search of a new life. My grandfather was one of them, and in this blog I have shared my journey in rediscovering my family history. It is through projects like "


The Project:
A deluxe book of rich photographic material that will illuminate the lives and experiences of these otherwise "invisible" immigrants. Without it, their contributions may well be forgotten. It is a unique opportunity to rescue and honor their memory precisely at a time when a new wave of Spaniards fleeing the worst economic crisis of our generation is coming to the United States. This project can serve as inspiration to those who carry on the memory of our ancestors, as well as those who are just beginning their North American narratives.

James Fernández (One of the Authors):
I haven't had the pleasure of meeting James Fernández in person. Yet. However, through our email communication and closely following his work for the last 5 years, I can tell you quite a bit about who this man is:

First and foremost, it is quite obvious that Mr. Fernández has been dedicating his life to the study of Spanish Immigrants, particularly those who came to the U.S. between 1868 and 1945. Mr. Fernández is a tireless, socially-engaged intellectual. His endless travelling across the United States is astounding, interviewing descendants in Tampa, California, Ohio and all across the country, turning over new leaves, new documents, new breakthroughs in an investigative hunt that keeps marching forward thanks to his ceaseless efforts. He is personable and does not overlook the seemingly small stories, and it is for this reason that he finds the most relevant, true and captivating narratives. Without him and this project, we would not be able to understand this once "invisible" group.

Please visit the Kickstarter page for this project and consider making a donation to make this dream a reality: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/538868554/invisible-immigrants-spaniards-in-the-us-1868-1945

To view more of James Fernández's work, please visit: TracesOfSpainInTheUS.org