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More Than Sheepherders: The American Basques of Elko County, Nevada

More Than Sheepherders: The American Basques of Elko County, Nevada - Paperback

by Joxe K. Mallea-Olaetxe, Jess Lopategui
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Availability:In StockContributor:Joxe K. Mallea-Olaetxe, Jess LopateguiSeries:BasquePublish date:2025-04-15Pages:230
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Nevada PressISBN-13:9781647791919ISBN-10:164779191XUPC:9781647791919Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, Cultural & Ethnic Studies, Customs & TraditionsBook Topic:State & Local, AmericanSize:8.40 x 5.50 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.8003Product ID:SCYPMN5BSV
In the remote community of Elko, Nevada, the Altube brothers and the Garats started fabled ranches in the early 1870s. These hardy citizens created the foundation of a community that still exists today, rooted in the traditions and cultures of American Basque families.

Joxe K. Mallea-Olaetxe presents a modern study focused on the post-1970s, when the retired Basque sheepherders and their families became the dominant Americanized minority in the area. During this time, the Fourth of July National Basque Festival began to attract thousands of visitors from as far away as Europe to the small Nevada community and brought to light the vibrant customs of these Nevadans.

This book explores the American Basques' present-day place in the West, bolstered by the collaborative efforts of four contributors, including two women--all who have been residents of Elko. The writers offer firsthand knowledge of their heritage through numerous vignettes, and these deeply personal perspectives will entice readers into Mallea-Olaetxe's singular and entertaining historical account.
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Nevada PressISBN-13:9781647791919ISBN-10:164779191XUPC:9781647791919Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, Cultural & Ethnic Studies, Customs & TraditionsBook Topic:State & Local, AmericanSize:8.40 x 5.50 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.8003Product ID:SCYPMN5BSV
Joxe K. Mallea-Olaetxe arrived in the United States from the Basque Country in the mid-1960s. He earned his PhD from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1988. Mallea-Olaetxe is the author of Speaking Through the Aspens: Basque Tree Carvings in California and Nevada. He taught history and language classes at both UNR and Truckee Meadows Community College.

Jess Lopategui immigrated to Elko in 1957 and herded sheep from 1958 to 1965. He served as president of the Basque Club and, with his wife Denise and father-in-law Frank Arregui, was co-owner of the Elko Blacksmith Shop. After his retirement in 2006, he became more involved in researching the history of the Basques in Elko County.
Publisher: University of Nevada Press

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