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Nevada Yesterdays

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History and folklore of Nevada, written by Associate Professor Michael Green of UNLV, and narrated by former Senator Richard Bryan. Supported by Nevada Humanities and dedicated to the memory of historian Frank Wright. (All segments prior to August 2003 were written by Frank Wright.)

Nevada Yesterdays is the collection of essays written by Frank Wright that immortalize the real history of Las Vegas.

Nevada Humanities

Saturday, March 26, 2022

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Nevada Yesterdays
Senator Harry Reid on Capitol Hill
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Harry Reid, Part 3

Mar 26, 2022

From health care to wilderness protection, Harry Reid's time in Washington, D.C. had an impact.

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

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Richard Bryan, left, Harry Reid, center, campaigning at UNR circa 2010
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Harry Reid, Part 2

Mar 19, 2022

A lost election or two hardly meant the end of the road for Harry Reid.

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Saturday, March 12, 2022

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Late Senator Harry Reid of Nevada speaking from podium circa July 2016
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Harry Reid, Part 1

Mar 12, 2022

From a shack in Searchlight, Nevada to the U.S. Senate, Harry Reid left us plenty to talk about. Here's Senator Richard Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.

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Saturday, February 19, 2022

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James J. Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons before a match circa 1897
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Corbett vs. Fitzsimmons Fight

Feb 19, 2022

Many consider Las Vegas to be the boxing capital, a reputation that began to take form over a century ago.

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Saturday, February 5, 2022

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Photo of Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas building and sign at night
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Flamingo Turns 75

Feb 05, 2022

There was recently a diamond anniversary for one Strip property with an intriguing past. The Flamingo Hotel turned seventy-five. It opened on December 26, 1946.

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Saturday, December 4, 2021

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Golden Nugget, Las Vegas circa 1972-1977
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Golden Nugget

Dec 04, 2021

The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas is turning 75. At look back at the early days of the property ahead on Nevada Yesterdays.

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Saturday, November 13, 2021

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Portrait of Jim Bilbray
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Jim Bilbray

Nov 13, 2021

A look back on the life and times of former Nevada Congressman and Regent, Jim Bilbray.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

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50 Years Since Consent Decree Mandates Employment Of Black Workers

Aug 25, 2021
 
This summer marks the 50th anniversary of a major event that should have had a greater impact than it did, but still mattered.
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Friday, July 2, 2021

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Union Plaza
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Union Plaza, Part 2

Jul 02, 2021

Last time, we were talking about the group that built the Union Plaza—Frank Scott, Sam Boyd, Jackie Gaughan, and Kell Houssels, Junior, along with investors like Bill Boyd and Howard Cannon.

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Friday, June 25, 2021

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Union Plaza
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Union Plaza, Part 1

Jun 25, 2021

This year we mark a golden anniversary: The Union Plaza opened on July 2, 1971. It has quite a history … and so does its location.

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