Guillermo Ibaibarriaga was born in Munitibar, Gernika (Bizkaia) and came into the United States in 1982. He is probably one of the last Basques who have immigrated into the American West following the steps of his relatives. Guillermo, a third generation migrant, talks about the drastic decision to emigrate and to settle in America.  He also talks about his village migration pattern and particularly about his family emigration history. A full transcription of the interview is available.

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Guillermo Ibaibarriaga