In The News: University Libraries
The Latino and Hispanic population is the largest ethnic minority group in the United States. But many of their stories are left out of the historical record.
A new book tells the story of the Las Vegas Healing Garden. It also shares the memories of the countless survivors and community members who stepped up following one of the city’s darkest days.
There’s a story behind their necklaces.
It’s kind of hard to believe. But Stefani Evans and Claytee White tell it anyway.
Las Vegas is home to more than glitzy casinos and pawn shops: the city can now claim a robust special collections program at nearby University of Nevada Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ), thanks in part to a $5-million endowment recently established by alumna Beverly Rogers.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ says an alumna is establishing a $5 million endowment to booster the rare books collection at the university libraries.
The 1940s in Las Vegas was an exciting time of growth, but not all residents shared in the excitement.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ says an alumna is establishing a $5 million endowment to booster the rare books collection at the university libraries.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ says an alumna is establishing a $5 million endowment to booster the rare books collection at the university libraries.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Lied Library has received a $5 million endowment to establish a rare books curator and build its special collection from alumna Beverly Rogers of the Rogers Foundation.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumna Beverly Rogers is establishing a $5 million endowment to support a rare books curator position in her name and bolster the rare books collection at the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ University Libraries.
The 1940s in Las Vegas was an exciting time of growth and possibility. But not all residents could share in the excitement.
Latinos have contributed to Las Vegas politically, economically, in the hotel industry and in professional careers, said Maribel Estrada Calderon, a student working on the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada project at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
