José de la Luz Sáenz (Texas State Historical Association)
90th Division troops from Texas (Library of Congress)
The first LULAC assembly February 17th, 1929 in Corpus Christi
Sáenz WWI helmet held in collections at the Museum of South Texas History
Sáenz war diary available in English translation
Sáenz grave at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio
José de la Luz Sáenz wrote the only known memoir of a Mexican-American soldier in the Great War. It remains a vivid account of the wartime contributions of Mexican-American servicemen, as well as the prejudice they endured. The diary was originally written in Spanish but has been translated into an English edition.
The museum offers a broad account of South Texas history, including an exhibit on World War I militarization along the border. Visitors will also find a display featuring the war helmet of José de la Luz Sáenz.
Museum of South Texas History
- Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.
- Admission: Adults (18+): $7, Seniors (62+)/Active Military/Student (13+ w/ID): $5, Children (4-12): $4
- 200 N. Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX
- 956-383-6911
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