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Exhibit explores history between the Culinary Workers Union, Local 226 and the City of Las Vegas.

This librarian says her interest in her profession dates back to the fifth grade.

This section of the city was integrated and flourished in days of overt segregation along the Las Vegas Strip. Oral historian Claytee White takes a look at the businesses that formed the backbone for this community.

Fall events gathered UNLV's first students for fun on the shores of Lake Mead and formal dances in the old gymnasium.

While the billionaire ushered in the corporate era, his Las Vegas Strip properties failed to achieve spectacular success. Learn more about this part of our history through UNLV Special Collections.

Women have been forces to reckon with in the often rough-and-tumble history of Nevada gaming. Here are five you should know about.

Therapy dogs spread a little puppy love to stressed-out students.

David G. Schwartz’s latest work offers a fascinating sketch of one of Las Vegas’ greatest characters, Jay Sarno, and a reminder of the importance of sharing stories.

Peter Michel, head of exhibits for Special Collections, on the history of Nevada through historic maps.

How did Nevada become a world leader in gaming? Expert David Schwartz picks out the key dates that changed our state's biggest industry.

Early African American settlers built their fortunes and pushed for equality in the surprisingly integrated Nevada community.