The “Gone to Texas” project seeks to better understand and preserve the memories, voices, experiences, and perspectives of immigrants to Texas and their children from the late 20th century through the present. This collection creates space for stories from individuals and communities that have been less visible or underrepresented in older narratives of Texas. These oral histories contribute to new narratives about who is a Texan as well as ways in which Texas has been shaped by immigration and migration, post-Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965.

This project is part of the Religions Texas digital community archive and oral history initiative. Religions Texas explores Texas as a meeting place for people and communities from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. It catalyzes the power of stories to transform– to amplify underrepresented voices, empower Texans to tell their stories on their own terms, and democratize the historical record.

“Gone to Texas” has been developed by Eleonora Anedda, Victoria Ferrell, Tiffany Puett, Rimsha Syed, Van Wagner, and Nasriya Witt. It’s been made possible by a grant from the Summerlee Foundation.