essay
Basques in the American West
to build in a new land : ethnic landscapes in north america • Baltimore, 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.
- 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