Description
The Zalba collection includes the business history of a bakery operated by Basques in Hollister, California. They catered
to the local Basques, performing services such as finding them employment in the mines and loaning them money. They also provided
supplies for the mines at New Idria.
Background
Mrs. Estephania Zalba came to the United States in the 1890's. She married Frank (Francisco) Zalba [second husband?] and after
his death [ca. 1920?] ran the business with her nephew. She died in the early 1940's.
Restrictions
Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain
permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.