The Latino History Project is a program dedicated to involving youth in collecting and preserving Latino history of the East Bay. The project was a collaboration among the Oakland Museum of California, the Spanish Speaking Citizens' Foundation (SSCF) Youth and Family Services and the Puente Project, UC Office of the President. The project began in 1999 with the SSCF, with major support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional support was provided by the Evelyn and Walter Haas. Jr. Fund and the East Bay Community Foundation.