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.
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.
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.
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.
Interviews were conducted by Dennis McBride with members of the LGBT community of Las Vegas, Nevada for his forthcoming book Out of the Neon Closet: A History of Gay Las Vegas.
Interviews with nearly 150 volunteer and professional EMS workers throughout Nevada. Interviews were conducted by Dr. Elwood Schmidt for his book Nevada EMS: A History of Emergency Medical Services in Nevada.
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.
The Nevada Resort Association (NRA) is advocates for Nevada's gaming and resort industry. Established in 1965, the NRA represents the state's largest industry and provides information, perspective, and industry insight for decision makers throughout the state. The NRA monitors government and regulatory activities in Nevada. It adopts and advocates policies regarding state gaming issues.