Basque Diaspora and Migration Studies Series
This series was initiated in 2003 to investigate the historical and contemporary realities of the Basque migration experience. Themes include diaspora and transnational identity theories; Basque ethnicity maintenance abroad; development of Basque diaspora ethnic institutions; effects of migration on the homeland; and globalization and individual and group identity.
Published by the Center for Basque Studies. To order contact the Center for Basque Studies (775.784.4854) or you may request titles from any major book dealer, who will obtain them on order if they are not in stock.
Boise Basques: Dreamers and Doers
by Gloria Totoricagüena
This work illuminates the Basque migration and societal integration experience in Boise, Idaho. Personal testimonies enrich this historical chronicle from the nineteenth century immigrants to today's professionals and business owners. [Originally published by the Basque Government as part of their Urazandi series.]
The Basques of New York: A
Cosmopolitan Experience
by Gloria Totoricagüena
The history of Basque immigration to the East Coast and the city life experiences of early Basques are illustrated with stories from personal interviews. This work traces that development to today's transnational community. [Originally published by the Basque Government as part of their Urazandi series.]
Gardeners of Identity: Basques in the San Francisco Bay Area Pedro J. Oiarzabal
For many out-of-town visitors, San Franciscans, and Basques throughout the American West the book will bring back fond memories of many of the Basque inns, restaurants, bars and cafés that for the most have vanished from today’s city landscape. However, these fine establishments have not entirely disappeared from their memories and pages of history as illustrated in this book. For others, the book will open a colorful window into the history of some of the most singular and oldest inhabitants of San Francisco. It depicts the Bay Area Basque cultural, linguistic, and religious traditions in a superb manner.
Global Vasconia by William A. Douglass
Over the past four decades William A. Douglass has studied emigration from the European Basque homeland to several countries of North and South America, as well as Australia. Global Vasconia compiles nineteen of this essays, some of which were instrumental in defining the field of Basque diaspora studies.