Claytee D. White
Biography
Claytee D. White is the inaugural director of the Oral History Research Center for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries. She collects the history of Las Vegas and the surrounding area by gathering memories of events and experiences from longtime residents. Her projects include early health care in the city, history of the John S. Park Neighborhood, The Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project, and a study of musicians who played with some of the greats in the entertainment field.
As one of five founders of the Las Vegas Black Historical Society Inc., she chronicles the history of the Las Vegas black community that was established in 1905. Her published writings on the subject include a book chapter, encyclopedia entries, and several articles.
White received her bachelor's degree from California State University, Los Angeles, master's degree in history from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and has completed work toward a doctorate at the College of William & Mary. White currently serves on the Board of Women of Diversity, the UNLV Presidential Debate Planning Committee, and the Historic Preservation Commission. White has also served on the Historic Preservation Commission for the city of Las Vegas, Nevada Humanities executive board, and is the past president of the Southwest Oral History Association.
Claytee D. White In The News
Articles Featuring Claytee D. White
UNLV Newsmakers 2024: February
A collection of news stories and highlights featuring UNLV students and faculty.
Integrating Las Vegas and the Entertainers Who Helped It Happen
UNLV director of oral history Claytee White talks about the essential role of Black performers in desegregating the Las Vegas Strip.
Special Collections & Archives' Preservation Project to Document Dec. 6 Shooting
The initiative will preserve materials from campus memorials and include an Oral History Research Center project.
The Story Collector Becomes the Story
The Oral History Research Center and its inaugural director, Claytee White, celebrate 20 years.