essay

Basques in the American West

to build in a new land : ethnic landscapes in north americaBaltimore, Maryland • Published In 1992 • Pages: 379-395

By: Douglass, William A..

Abstract
This article focuses on the Basque sheep herders in the western United States, with less emphasis on herding routines and technology, and more on the environmental adjustments of the herders. Douglass discusses the physical attributes of the herders' dwellings, their attempts to combat the psychological dangers of their socially isolating occupation, and the significance of the Basque hotel to the herding society. Additional data relate to the annual festival cycle, immigration patterns, social clubs, and the establishment (or lack thereof) of Basque monuments and memorials.
Subjects
External migration
Pastoral activities
Dwellings
Settlement patterns
Travel services
Ethnic stratification
culture
Basque Americans
HRAF PubDate
1997
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1995
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
mid-nineteenth century - 1990s
Coverage Place
United States
Notes
William A. Douglass
LCCN
91020753
LCSH
Basque Americans