Nevada Yesterdays

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History and folklore of Nevada, written by 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. (Wright wrote all segments before August 2003.)

  1. DEC 15

    Frank Sinatra: The Las Vegas Story

    Frank Sinatra's relationship with Las Vegas spanned decades—from his 1951 Desert Inn debut during career lows to leading the Rat Pack's legendary Summit at the Sands. His story intertwines with the city's own rise.

    11 min

  2. DEC 1

    Did the UNLV President who clashed with Tarkanian change UNLV for the better?

    Robert Maxson clashed with Jerry Tarkanian—but he also transformed UNLV. This episode of "Nevada Yesterdays" explores Maxson's complicated legacy.

    5 min

  3. NOV 18

    Remembering Selma Bartlett: The woman who helped build Henderson

    Selma Bartlett made her mark on southern Nevada. When she died recently just before her 98th birthday, she was remembered for doing a lot to build Henderson and Nevada State University.

    5 min

  4. NOV 3

    Seventeen Circles Down the Mountain on Nevada's Virginia & Truckee Railroad

    The story of Nevada's Virginia and Truckee Railroad, built in 1869 to transport Comstock silver. Learn how financier William Sharon bluffed counties into funding "the crookedest railroad in the world," featuring 17 circles down the mountain.

    7 min

  5. OCT 21

    How Jimmy Carter's FBI Director, William Webster, changed Las Vegas

    FBI Director William Webster's controversial Nevada legacy: Operation Yobo stings, mob prosecutions, and the impeachment of Judge Harry Claiborne divided Las Vegas.

    5 min

  6. OCT 6

    From The Vault: How Nevada got the first recreation area, but became one of the last to get a national park.

    Lake Mead became America's first national recreation area in 1964, drawing millions of visitors. However, Nevada had to wait until 1986 for its first national park—Great Basin National Park—after decades of battles with ranchers and mining interests who didn't want to give up the land.

    8 min

  7. SEP 22

    Why Can't Rancho High School Remember How Old It Is?

    In 2025, Rancho High School celebrates. But is it celebrating its seventieth birthday, or its seventy-first?

    5 min

  8. SEP 8

    From The Vault: How Vegas Taught Liberace to Wear Sequined Hot Pants

    Liberace was called Mr. Showmanship. He may have invented the term … or maybe the term was invented for him.

    7 min
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History and folklore of Nevada, written by 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. (Wright wrote all segments before August 2003.)

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  • Creator
    Michael Green
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Nevada Yesterdays