The original 'It Girl' — and subject of Taylor Swift’s latest song — has strong ties to Southern Nevada. Discover more from the UNLV Special Collections & Archives.

… And the many moments of racial tension amid segregation in Southern Nevada that came before it. 

UNLV history professor Michael Green on the continued evolution of pro sports in Las Vegas and its road to the Super Bowl.

Named for the late U.S. Senator, the center will enhance the study of Nevada public history and lands.

For this local boy, Las Vegas has always been in the big leagues.

The Oral History Research Center and its inaugural director, Claytee White, celebrate 20 years.

Preserve Nevada group calls for action to sustain survival of 11 Silver State treasures.

Groundbreaking for its time, nursing students from UNLV and UNR were able to learn and debate via a live, two-way statewide microwave link.

Payday on Block 16 will feature a historic red-light district walking tour, expert talks, and Depression-era films; April 26 event is free with registration.

Historic preservation group calls for action to sustain survival of 11 Silver State treasures.

A look at how Las Vegans cooled off in the yesteryear of triple-digit summers.

Former Caesars executive Robert Paluzzi's panoramic photos, now a part of Special Collections, chronicle '70s and '80s Las Vegas and well beyond.