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WHEREAS, many Basques immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s and early
1900S in search of opportunity during the gold rush of Nevada and California, and to pursue the
American promises of liberty and economic opportunity; and
WHEREAS, members of the Basque immigrant community developed a reputation for
possessing a profound work ethic and a propensity for success in business and agricultural endeavors;
and
WHEREAS, the Basque population in Nevada was critical to the exponential growth of the
sheep industry in this state, taking jobs in sheep camps and cultivating a proud tradition of storytelling;
and
WHEREAS, Nevada's Basque community continues to celebrate a proud heritage, notably
through traditional dances and colorful costumes, Basque music, and ethnic cuisine that remains widely
popular across the state to this day; and
WHEREAS, many notable Nevadans who have made invaluable contributions to our state
are descendants of Basque immigrants, including former Nevada Governor and U.s. Senator Paul
Laxalt, and many others who have served as community and business leaders throughout our history;
and
WHEREAS, the William A. Douglass Center for Basque Studies of the University of Nevada,
Reno remains committed to preserving Basque history and heritage in our state for generations to
come; and
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WHEREAS, beginning June 29, 2016, the Smithsonian Institution will highlight the special
and unique aspects of Basque heritage and culture during the 2016 National Folk Life Festival,
showcasing the history of the Basque community and celebrating their many contributions to our
nation, while also emphasizing the innovative economic development of the modern Basque Country;
and
WHEREAS, the State of Nevada proudly celebrates the role that the Basque community has
played in shaping the growth and success of the Silver State, with recognition of the remarkable place
Basque culture, history, and heritage continues to occupy in the Nevada character;
NOW THEREFORE, I BRIAN SANDOVAL, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA,
do hereby proclaim June 29,2016 as a day in honor of
BASQUE HERITAGE AND CULTURE IN NEVADA
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Intertwined: Basques and Americans Crossing Paths
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Series of articles by Vince Juaristi on encounters between the Basques and American travelers. Originally published in the Elko Daily Free Press.
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Sprawled between the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol, the Smithsonian hosts the National Folklife Festival each year. Hundreds of thousands attend from across America and around the world to study and learn about diverse cultures in the United States. From June 29-July 4 and July 7-10, 2016, this year's festival will showcase the Basque. In the lead up to this important event, we are publishing a series of historical and human interest articles that demonstrate how Americans and the Basque have crossed paths for centuries. An introductory article ran in January. Additional articles will run monthly through June 2016. We call the series, "Intertwined".
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Vince J. Juaristi
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Virtual Humanities Center at Great Basin College
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2016
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Scott A. Gavorsky; Frank L. Sawyer [VHC]
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Copyright © 2016, Vince J. Juaristi. Articles cannot be reprinted or redistributed.
<p>Used by explicit permission of author; VHC Archive Deposit Agreement on file: /omeka/files/original/7be251bbb6b73065a4187dcad994ffbf.pdf [administrator access only]</p>
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Proclamation by the Governor naming 29 June 2016 "Basque Heritage and Culture in Nevada" day
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A Proclamation by the Governor of Nevada, Brian Sandoval, naming 29 June 2016 a day in honor of "Basque Heritage and Culture in Nevada." The proclamation is dated 24 May 2016.
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State of Nevada Executive Department
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State of Nevada Executive Department
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24 May 2016
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Vince J. Juaristi; Scott A. Gavorsky [VHC]
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<p><a title="Elko Basque Festival Programs collection" href="/omeka/collections/show/27" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elko Basque Festival Programs</a>: http://humanities.gbcnv.edu/omeka/collections/show/27</p>
<p><a title="Intertwined: Basques and Americans Crossing Paths collection" href="/omeka/collections/show/26" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Intertwined: Basques and Americans Crossing Paths</a>: http://humanities.gbcnv.edu/omeka/collections/show/26</p>
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pdf; 1 oversized page
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English
Basques
Community
Crossroads
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proclamation
State Government