News: Oral History Research Center

collage of small square artworks
Arts and Culture |

Open to the public through Dec. 20, the collection was curated through a collaboration between the museum and UNLV's Asian and Asian American Studies program.

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Campus News |

The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

three women on couch in living room with walls covered in family photos
Research |

UNLV Special Collections workshop helps families collect oral histories, memorabilia, and records to pass down through the generations.

vigil setup with sign that reads UNLV Strong
Campus News |

University Libraries adds first-person accounts to the historical record of the Dec. 6 campus shooting. 

construction activity on Allegiant Stadium with Golden Knights billboard in foreground
Business and Community |

The center's newest project will chronicle the extensive and rich history of sports in Las Vegas. 
 

Sammy Davis, Jr.
People |

UNLV director of oral history Claytee White talks about the essential role of Black performers in desegregating the Las Vegas Strip.

woman in red shawl sitting in front of wall of historic photos
People |

After two decades of documenting the lives of everyday Nevadans, oral historian Claytee White is retiring. 

Moulin Rouge meeting for integration in Las Vegas.
People |

UNLV director of oral history Claytee White shares Nevada’s diverse history, telling us why ‘Nevada Means Home’ for so many.

We Need to Talk sign on TV screen
Business and Community |

Latest episode in series presented by UNLV Libraries and Greenspun College of Urban Affairs will examine the hub of Las Vegas’ diverse Latinx communities and its significance in Nevada’s historical timeline.

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Research |

Four students have joined the UNLV Oral History Research Center to conduct interviews from the region’s Asian American & Pacific Islander communities.

three people in tv studio
Campus News |

'We Need to Talk' discussion series continues. Tune into the next episode Oct. 29.

Kevin Krall behind radio station microphone
People |

Journalism major soaks up the experiences offered behind the scenes at KUNV.