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UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project
"The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) marked its 50th anniversary in 2007. UNLV is so young that it was possible to record stories of many "firsts." This project peers into many campus units as well as into early student life. One can learn the story of the school’s colors, mascot, and about classes that began before the first building was erected. Special Collections and Archives' Oral History Research Center conducted over 60 interviews with faculty, staff, and alumni to celebrate this milestone."
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Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project
"The John S. Park Neighborhood was the first Las Vegas residential community listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The general boundaries of the John S. Park Historic District are Las Vegas Boulevard and South Ninth Street to the west and east, and Charleston Boulevard and Franklin Avenue to the north and south, respectively. Baby boomers that grew up there include city leaders, county commissioners, and governors.
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West Charleston Neighborhoods: an Oral History Project of Ward 1
"Adjacent to the area where the early city’s water supply spewed up from the earth, these neighborhoods have held their charm and housed legends. Well known communities in this area include Artesian Heights, Glen Heather, McNeil, the Palominos, the Ranchos, Scotch Eighties, and Westleigh. Some families can trace generations who live in these neighborhoods. We learn why and begin to understand why these prestigious neighborhoods are now being included in the "new downtown" demographic."
Source: https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/ohrc/projects
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Arnold Shaw Oral History Project on Las Vegas Entertainers
The Arnold Shaw Interviews document the early days of Las Vegas entertainment. Showcasing stars like Debbie Reynolds, Wayne Newton, Steve Lawrence and Edythe Gorme, Joe Williams, and Paul Anka, the collection contains memories from the era of elegance.
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Table Games Management Oral History Project
Table Games Management Oral History Project was made possible through the generosity of the UNLV University Libraries Advisory Board. The Oral History Research Center enables students and staff to work together with community members to generate this selection of first-person narratives. The participants in this project thank the university for the support given that allowed an idea the opportunity to flourish.
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Nevada Test Site Oral History Project
The Nevada Test Site Oral History Project at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a comprehensive program dedicated to documenting, preserving and disseminating the remembered past of persons affiliated with and affected by the Nevada Test Site during the era of Cold War nuclear testing.
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Las Vegas Women in Gaming and Entertainment Oral History Project
This oral history project was produced by the Las Vegas Women Oral History project, which was conducted by the UNLV Women’s Research Institute of Nevada.
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Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project
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Interviews were conducted by Dennis McBride with members of the LGBT community of Las Vegas, Nevada for his forthcoming book
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History of Emergency Medical Services in Nevada Oral History Project
Interviews with nearly 150 volunteer and professional EMS workers throughout Nevada. Interviews were conducted by Dr. Elwood Schmidt for his book
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History of Nursing in Southern Nevada Oral History Project
In 2004 faculty members from the School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas began an initiative to preserve the history of nursing and nurses in Southern Nevada. The project was primarily led by faculty member Dr. Margaret Louis with assistance from Maureen Matteson-Kane, Patricia Van Betten, and other volunteers. Oral history interviews were conducted with nurses who have practiced in Southern Nevada. UNLV School of Nursing faculty members and former students were also interviewed.
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