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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

    Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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    Nevada Yesterdays
    Governor Paul Laxalt
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    Laxalt, Part 2

    Aug 22, 2018

    From Governor to Senator – Paul Laxalt, who died on August 6th, helped shape the Nevada we know today. 

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    Nevada Yesterdays
    Senator Paul Laxalt
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    Laxalt, Part 1

    Aug 22, 2018

    As Nevada’s Governor from 1967 to 1971, Paul Laxalt understood the old ways of the state and helped shape the new.

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    Friday, August 17, 2018

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    Nevada Yesterdays
    Silver Slipper
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    The Silver Slipper, Part 2

    Aug 17, 2018

    What started out as the Golden Slipper became the Silver Slipper. But the casino went thru more than just a name change. Here’s Senator Richard Bryan 

    Thursday, August 9, 2018

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    Nevada Yesterdays
    Silver Slipper
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    Silver Slipper, Part 1

    Aug 09, 2018

    The Silver Slipper may have slipped into the past – but the stories about it are still around. Here’s Senator Richard Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.

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    Monday, July 9, 2018

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    Nevada Yesterdays
    Andrew Johnson
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    Andrew Johnson, Part II

    Jul 09, 2018

    Historians ponder over James Nye when looking at the impeachment of Andrew Johnson. Here’s Senator Richard Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.

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    Tuesday, July 3, 2018

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    Nevada Yesterdays
    Andrew Johnson
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    Andrew Johnson part 2

    Jul 03, 2018

    When looking at the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson 150 years ago, historians ponder the role of Nevada Senator James Nye .

    Thursday, June 28, 2018

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    Nevada Yesterdays
    Andrew Johnson
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    Andrew Johnson, Part I

    Jun 28, 2018

    It’s been 150 years since our country’s first presidential impeachment - and Nevada had a role in it.

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    Friday, June 22, 2018

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    Nevada Yesterdays
    Bobby Kennedy
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    Bobby Kennedy

    Jun 22, 2018

    From Esmerelda County to Grant Sawyer... a look back at Robert Kennedy’s ties to Nevada.

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    Tuesday, June 5, 2018

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    Nevada Yesterdays
    Eddie Arnold
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    Eddy Arnold

    Jun 05, 2018

    When one legendary singer helped create the “Nashville Sound” – he brought it to Las Vegas.

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    Thursday, May 24, 2018

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    Nevada Yesterdays
    Jesse Lee Reno.
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    Reno's Birthday

    May 24, 2018

    The city of Reno got its start with a railroad auction. Here’s Senator Richard Bryan.

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