An illustrated look at Nevada's saints and sinners
Nevada History has its fair share of heroes and villans. In our fourth edition of Illustrated History, we consider crucial Silver State figures who made headlines for good works or bad deeds - or both.
Sarah Winnemucca
The voice of the Paiutes - and the conscience of America
Illustration by Celia Krampien
Sen. Pat McCarran
Nevada's very own xenophobic demagogue
Illustration by Matt Rota
Al Bramlet
The legendary labor leader made Vegas a union town - but did he go too far?
Illustration by Celia Krampien
Craig Titus & Kelly Ryan
A pumped-up couple, a burning car and fevered narratives in a shocking 2005 death.
Illustration by Matt Rota
Sarann Knight-Preddy
She broke boundaries for black women - and the rest of us.
Illustration by Celia Krampien
Stairway to Heaven
Or an express elevator to (gulp!) you know where... or perhaps a long wait in Purgatory. Where will Nevada's heroes and villains spend eternity?
Illustration by Chris Morris
