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Islas is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Arturo Islas (1938–1991), professor of English and a novelist from Texas *Daniel Islas (born 1979), Argentine football goalkeeper *Luis Islas (born 1965), former football goalkeeper *Mauricio Islas (born 1973), Mexican actor best known for his work in telenovelas *Sabino Islas (born 1917), Mexican boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics *Therese Islas Helgesson (born 1983), Swedish handball player See also *Isla (other) {{surname, Islas es:Islas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arturo Islas
Arturo Islas, Jr. (May 25, 1938 – February 15, 1991) was an English professor and novelist from El Paso, Texas, whose writing focused on the experience of Chicano cultural duality. He received three degrees from Stanford: a B.A. in 1960, a Masters in 1963 and a Ph.D. in 1971, when he joined the Stanford faculty. Islas was one of the first Chicanos in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in English. In 1976, he became the first Chicano faculty member to receive tenure at Stanford.Dekker, George, Larry Friedlander, Diane Middlebrook and Nancy Packer. ''Memorial Resolution: Arturo Islas''. Historical Society of Stanford University. 1991. Islas died on February 15, 1991, from complications related to AIDS. Early life and education Fleeing the Mexican Revolution, Islas' father and paternal grandparents crossed the United-States-Mexico border to live in El Paso, Texas, in 1910. Islas' grandmother, Crecenciana, was a teacher who devoted much of her time to disciplining and educatin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |