Almaráz, Félix D. (Félix Díaz), 1933-

Dr. Félix Diaz Almaráz, Jr., is a professor of history at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He began teaching at UTSA in 1973, the first year the university offered classes. Working in the UTSA History Department, Almaraz has taught classes on the Spanish Borderlands, Spanish Colonial Texas, Imperial Spain, Modern Spain, history of South Texas, Modern Texas history, and the cultural origins of San Antonio. Books published by Almaraz include Knight Without Armor: Carlos Eduardo Castañeda, 1896-1958 and Tragic Cavalier: Governor Manuel Salcedo of Texas, 1808-1813.

From the description of Félix D. Almaráz papers, 1963-2002. (University of Texas at San Antonio). WorldCat record id: 421481617

Félix Diaz Almaráz, Jr., was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1933. He earned his diploma from South San Antonio High School in 1952, an Associate of Arts degree from San Antonio College in 1957, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.) in 1959 and 1962, and a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in 1968. His doctoral work focused on the administration of Governor Manual Maria de Salcedo of Texas.

Almaráz began teaching at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in 1973, the first year the university offered classes. As of 2009, he remains a professor of history with UTSA. Before coming to UTSA, Almaraz held various positions in Texas and New Mexico. He taught at in the Harlandale Independent School District (San Antonio, Tex.) from 1960 to 1964 before pursuing doctoral studies. While studying at the University of New Mexico in 1966, Almaráz was employed as an Historical Information Analyst for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Following his doctoral work, Almaráz held teaching positions at St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.), Pan American College (now The University of Texas--Pan American, Edinburg, Tex.), and the University of Texas at Austin. Directly before joining the UTSA faculty, Almaraz was the director of the Bilingual Education Center of the South San Antonio Independent School District.

Working in the History Department, Almaraz has taught classes on the Spanish Borderlands, Spanish Colonial Texas, Imperial Spain, Modern Spain, history of South Texas, Modern Texas history, and the cultural origins of San Antonio.

Almaráz's most recent honors include a 1994 President's Distinguished Achievement Award, an Excellence in Research award in 1988, and a Senior Fulbright Lectureship in the Republic of Argentina. He has published numerous books including Knight Without Armor: Carlos Eduardo Castañeda, 1896-1958 (Texas A&M University Press, 1999), Tragic Cavalier: Governor Manuel Salcedo of Texas, 1808-1813 (University of Texas Press, 1971), and Crossroad of Empire: The Church and State on the Rio Grande Frontier of Coahuila and Texas, 1700-1821 (University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Archaeological Research, 1979).

From the guide to the Félix D. Almaráz Papers UA 99. 0009., 1963-2002, (University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections)