Representatives and a member of the advisory meeting on the records of congress, to which the legislative records reports twice annually. He is a longtime friend and supporter, as well as a source of guidance to the center through his service on the advisory committee. Matts here today to discuss hispanic americans in congress, 18222012, which was published last year. This is the third in a series that has come out of the house office of the historian under leadership, the previously published volumes being women in congress 19172006, and black americans in congress, 18702007, published in 2008. The total page count for these three volumes is 2573, and still counting. I believe there is a fourth volume in the works. [laughter] so, this series obviously represents a very substantial effort for which were all grateful and eager to hear about this latest publication and thank you so much for joining us, matt. Matt thanks for inviting me. Its a pleasure to be here. Pleasure to see so many
Served in congress. Prior to the mid20th century, many served as territorial delegates and commissioners as opposed to voting representatives. Archives hosted this event and provided the video. Historian at the center for legislative archives. Thank you for attending todays talk on this last day of july. This is the last talk in the series until we resume in september. For those of you in attendance, our guest hardly needs an introduction. Matthew wasniewski is the historian of the u. S. House of representatives and a member of the advisory meeting on the records of congress. Friend andgtime supporter, as well of us as well as a source of guidance to the center through his service on the advisory committee. Matt is here today to discuss hispanic americans in congress, which was published last year. This is the third in a series that has come out of the house office under his leadership. The previously published volumes being women in congress 19172006, black americans in congress, 1870
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