Mireles, E. E. (Edmundo Eduardo), 1905-1987

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Mexican-American pioneers of bilingual education in Texas, E.E. and Jovita González Mireles, were advocates for the teaching of Spanish language in primary schools from 1939 until their deaths in the 1980s. E.E. Mireles served as an educational administrator and policy maker, and helped to found the Pan American Council, dedicated to the study of Spanish, Latin America and its people. Jovita González Mireles taught in the public school system and wrote the novels, Caballero and Dew on the Thorn.

From the description of Edmundo E. Mireles & Jovita González Mireles Papers, 1921-1993, (bulk 1930-1975). (Texas State University-San Marcos). WorldCat record id: 48238791

Educator E.E. Mireles initiated teaching of the Spanish language to elementary grades in Corpus Christi, Texas, in the 1940s. Born Edmundo Eduardo Mireles (Nov. 20, 1905) in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico; spent his childhood in Mexico and San Antonio, Texas. Graduated from University of Texas at Austin in 1931, taught in San Antonio and Del Rio before moving to Corpus Christi in 1939. Started Spanish program for grade school children in 1940; also active in setting up programs for adult education and summer programs to teach English to pre-schoolers. Leader in local LULAC chapter and other organizations. Co-authored several Spanish textbooks and teaching guides. Died Mar. 17, 1987.

From the guide to the Edmundo Mireles Papers BENSON-MS MIRELES, EDMUNDO. 23036519., 1940-1971, (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Educator E.E. Mireles initiated teaching of the Spanish language to elementary grades in Corpus Christi, Texas, in the 1940s.

Born Edmundo Eduardo Mireles (Nov. 20, 1905) in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico; spent his childhood in Mexico and San Antonio, Texas. Graduated from University of Texas at Austin in 1931, taught in San Antonio and Del Rio before moving to Corpus Christi in 1939. Started Spanish program for grade school children in 1940; also active in setting up programs for adult education and summer programs to teach English to pre-schoolers. Leader in local LULAC chapter and other organizations. Co-authored several Spanish textbooks and teaching guides. Died Mar. 17, 1987.

From the description of Edmundo Mireles papers, 1940-1971. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23036519

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Castañeda, Carlos Eduardo, 1896-1958. Carlos Castañeda papers, ca. 1520-1960 (bulk 1920-1958). University of Texas Libraries
referencedIn Carlos E. Castañeda Papers 23587615., 1497-1958 (bulk 1924-1958) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Edmundo Mireles Papers BENSON-MS MIRELES, EDMUNDO. 23036519., 1940-1971 Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mireles, E. E. (Edmundo Eduardo), 1905-1987. Edmundo E. Mireles & Jovita González Mireles Papers, 1921-1993, (bulk 1930-1975). Texas State University-San Marcos, Albert B. Alkek Library
referencedIn Jovita Mireles González Manuscripts and Works 1989-06. 22717711., ca.1925-1980 Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mireles, E. E. (Edmundo Eduardo), 1905-1987. Edmundo Mireles papers, 1940-1971. University of Texas Libraries
creatorOf Mireles, Jovita González, 1904-1983. Jovita González Mireles manuscripts and works, ca 1925-1980. University of Texas Libraries
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associatedWith Castañeda, Carlos Eduardo, 1896-1958 person
associatedWith Corpus Christi Independent School District corporateBody
associatedWith Fisher, Roy B. person
associatedWith Fisher, Roy B. person
associatedWith League of United Latin American Citizens corporateBody
associatedWith Mireles, Jovita González, 1904-1983 person
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Texas
Texas--Corpus Christi
Texas--Corpus Christi
Texas
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Adult education
Adult education
Authors, American
Education, Bilingual
English language
Head Start Program
Head Start programs
Mexican Americans
Mexican Americans
Multicultural education
Spanish language
Spanish language
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Birth 1905

Death 1987

English,

Spanish; Castilian

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