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University of Nevada Press
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
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"The transition to American life for Basques immigrating to the U.S. in the mid-nineteenth century was eased by the numerous Basque-run boardinghouses located throughout the American West. These boarding-houses and hotels helped immigrants minimize cultural shock and enjoy the companionship and support of their countrymen. Many served as informal employment agencies, as recreational centers for traditional handball games, and as social and cultural...
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