In The News: Oral History Research Center
A new book tells the story of the Las Vegas Healing Garden. It also shares the memories of the countless survivors and community members who stepped up following one of the city鈥檚 darkest days.
There鈥檚 a story behind their necklaces.
It鈥檚 kind of hard to believe. But Stefani Evans and Claytee White tell it anyway.
The makers of the Believer Festival present a series pairing great writers and readers. This time, The Yellow House author talks to Claytee White, director of the Oral History Research Center for 性视界传媒 Libraries.
The 1940s in Las Vegas was an exciting time of growth, but not all residents shared in the excitement.
The 1940s in Las Vegas was an exciting time of growth and possibility. But not all residents could share in the excitement.
Latinos have contributed to Las Vegas politically, economically, in the hotel industry and in professional careers, said Maribel Estrada Calderon, a student working on the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada project at 性视界传媒.
Latinos have contributed to Las Vegas politically, economically, in the hotel industry and in professional careers, said Maribel Estrada Calderon, a student working on the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada project at 性视界传媒.
This collection of portraits celebrates Las Vegas鈥 dynamic and inspiring African-American community, which includes world-class entertainers and chefs, top-flight executives, and a 9-year-old who鈥檚 already eyeing a presidential run. Their backgrounds may be varied, but their messages of reflection, appreciation and hope are echoed in every image.
A project launched recently in Las Vegas aims to not only document the legacy of Hispanics in Southern Nevada, but to tell their stories in their own words.
A project launched recently in Las Vegas aims to not only document the legacy of Hispanics in Southern Nevada, but to tell their stories in their own words.
When Dr. James McMillan became the first black dentist in Las Vegas in 1953, he wasn鈥檛 allowed to stay at a Strip hotel.
You don鈥檛 have to be a first responder to participate in 性视界传媒 Libraries鈥 鈥淩emembering 1 October鈥 oral history project, although it鈥檚 fine if you are. 鈥淲e want to show how Las Vegas [rallied] together to support each other,鈥 says Claytee D. White, director of 性视界传媒鈥檚 Oral History Research Center.