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Mike Laughlin traces the history of the Basque ranching culture in the Great Basin area, from early work on the first cattle ranches in the 1870s through the heyday of sheep-herding to the celebration of this ranching tradition in the modern National…

The official program from the 1965 Elko National Basque Festival, held 14-15 August 1965. This was the 2nd year of the Festival.

The official program from the 1967 Elko National Basque Festival, held 1-2 July 1967. This was the 4th year of the Festival.

The official program from the 1968 Elko National Basque Festival, held 29-30 June 1968. This was the 5th year of the Festival.

The official program from the 1969 Elko National Basque Festival, held 5-6 July 1969. This was the 6th year of the Festival. The program is marked as part of the celebration of the Elko Centennial, 1869-1969. Also includes a short essay entitled "A…

The official program from the 1970 Elko National Basque Festival, held 4-5 July 1970. This was the 7th year of the Festival. The program includes some select Basque folksongs and poems.

The official program from the 1971 Elko National Basque Festival, held 3-4 July 1971. This was the 8th year of the Festival. The program includes a map of the Basque country and a short article entitled "Born Free."

The official program from the 1972 Elko National Basque Festival, held 1-2 July 1972. This was the 9th year of the Festival. The Parade Theme was "Basque Life in the West."

The official program from the 1973 Elko National Basque Festival, held 30 June - 1 July 1973. This was the 10th year of the Festival. The Parade Theme was "Festival Time - Jaiak."

The official program from the 1974 Elko National Basque Festival, held 6-7 July 1974. This was the 11th year of the Festival. The Parade Theme was "Basques in a Changing Time." The Festival also featured performances by renowned Basque bertsolaris…