Pumps of black alligator. Rounded toe box, full vamp, short heel. Measurements L: 24 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 7 cm, 3 inches

The focus of this thesis is the relationship between immigration historiography and the history of Basque migration to the United States. The depictions of immigration presented by historians Oscar Handlin, Marcus Lee Hansen, and John Higham have been influential in immigration historiography and are presented in the first chapter. The second chapter contains a description of Old World Basque culture and the third chapter presents a brief history of Basque migration to the United States. The fourth chapter discusses to what extent the immigration theories presented in chapter one match the Basque experience in the New World. The concluding chapter contains some observations on the nature of immigration historiography, on the Basques, and on new directions for research.

Evening dress / ballgown of cream silk jersey with beaded decoration and matching belt.

a) Jacket of black polyester ; long sleeves with three buttons on each cuff and vent; princess seams; black lining; b) Skirt of black polyester; waistband; black lining; knee-length; c) belt of black patent leather.

Jacket/blouse of white silk with low V-shaped surplice neckline. Neckline is banded and crosses in front near waistline. Attached grosgrain petersham closes with four snaps and two hook & eyes. Long sleeves with cuffs; five self-covered buttons with loops on each sleeve. Three tucks at front and back of each side of the waistline. Inverted pleat at center back. Sheer chiffon lining; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Givenchy / Made in France Couture Number: 77445

A) Blouse of saphire blue silk. Four hidden buttons at center front; jewel neckline. Vents on long sleeves close with a single button and loop. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer label: Givenchy / Made in France Couture number: 79600 B) Scarf of matching blue silk. 38 1/2" long; 5 1/2" wide.

History of the Balzen family in Texas including narratives and family charts for the various branches of the family, and anecdotes about family members, with reproductions of the family brand, maps, and other supplementary materials. The text includes a number of handwritten corrections and additions.

Mini dress of tan twill knit heavily trimmed with wooden buttons to create heart shaped open design on the center front. Sheath style with one shoulder.

Photocopy of an article discussing Margaret Harper's experience serving in the WASP, duties she was given, the discontinuation of the WASP, and sexual discrimination against female veterans. Another article about the history and preservation of WASP history in Texas Woman's University is also included.

Coat of intricate patchwork of Prince of Wales wool plaid, wool hounds tooth, wool petit point, all-over embroidered with pewter metallic floral vines. Knee length. Simulated double breasted, off-center opening with hidden placket button closure; notched collar. Long sleeves with 6 functioning button closure at wrists. Two flap pockets with welts at each front hip with lapels; pockets not open. Knee-length. Fan pleating at back. Fully lined in gray silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Haute Couture"

Coat of rust colored suede trimmed at cuffs, neck, center front opening and hem with cocoa colored fox fur.

Black satin coat with white floral print. Cocoon draped body. Sleeveless with full draped collar. Centerfront closure with hook&eye. Self fabric ties. Fully lined in black chiffon with empire waistline. Label stitched outer back neckline.

Jacket of yellow wool.

Coat of red wool twill.

Ensemble of blue and pink cotton rayon faille. A) Coat of bright blue cotton/rayon faille with substantial collar and wide long sleeves; welt pockets at sides; straight silhouette; mid-length; buttons of wood down front and one large button at each wrist; lined in pink faille. Designer label with size label at center back, size 40. B) Skirt of bright pink faille; knee length; pencil skirt has 1 1/2'' waistband and welt pockets at sides; left side zipper closure. Designer, size and care label at center back, size 38.

Coat dress of black wool knit. Mid-calf length. Open, short collar with points trimmed with bullet-shaped silver metal accents; V-neckline. Long sleeves have seams sewn flat to form ridge along top of sleeve, with turned back cuffs forming "wings" trimmed with two shield-shaped metal studs. Slit up 6 inches from hem at center front seam. Center front zipper closure running from V of neckline almost to the top of the hem slit; two hooks & eyes at top of zipper. Applied panels of same material at sides with extending "flames". Back of bodice is gathered at waist with half-belt and black plastic buckle in stylized arrowhead shape. Unlined; shoulder pads. Label: "Thierry Mugler / Paris / Made in France" Size "42" tag at base of designer label. Evidence of removed label.

Ensemble of blue jersey knit wool and orange wool (a)Shirt of blue jersey knit; long sleeves; double breasted; pockets below bust; gold tone Chanel buttons down CF are enclosed; (b) Skirt of blue jersey knit; straight cut; knee length; (c) Jacket of orange basket weave variation wool; no collar; blue jersey trims neckline, CF, sleeve cuff and pockets; pockets under bust with gold tone Chanel buttons; (d) Coat of same orange wool as jacket; mid-calf length; large pockets at hips; gold tone Chanel buttons.

Black brocade dress with velvet bow. Fitted. princess-line. dropped waist bodice with rounded neckline and full-length set-in sleeves. Slashed wrist openings with three loops and covered buttons as the closures. Centerback zipper closure with a single hook&eye at the neckline. Hip-level seam with above-the-knee. fitted skirt and double row of poufs. The poufs are separated centerfront with a large black velvet bow. Yoke lining of black organdy. Designer's label at inside left side seam: "Givenchy / Made in France" Handwritten style tag underneath designer's label: "75670"

Cocktail dress with belt of red brocade with gold metallic pattern of reptile skin.

a) Cocktail dress of teal blue/green satin. Fitted princess-line dress with open V-neck and long sleeves. Contrasting midnight blue velvet collar and turn back cuffs. Zipper closure from left underarm to hip. Back waist seam. Piece lined with teal silk chiffon. Boned inner bodice of white tulle lined with teal chiffon. Zipper closure down left side with white grosgrain waist and rib stays. Label stitched beneath left armhole: "Givenchy/Made in France" Couture Number: 76756 b) Belt: matching teal satin with faux covered buckle. Hook&grommet closure. Black leather backing.

Cocktail dress of black shirred velvet. Strapless, fitted above-the-knee length sheath with scalloped hemline. Center back zipper closure with a single hook&eye at the neckline. Boned. Black silk lining with bust and waist stays. Designer's label at center front of waist stay: "Boutique / Givenchy / Paris / Made in France"

Cocktail ensemble of golden orange silk.

Dress of wool in vertical stripes in varying widths of black and teal with horizontal white stripe.

Cropped jacket of ribbed navy blue wool blend. Wide notched lapel. Puffed long sleeves with rolled cuffs. Seam center back. Fully lined in blue; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris