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February 06, 2012
Nevada Yesterdays Nevada Yesterdays is the collection of essays written by historian Frank Wright that immortalize the real history of Las Vegas.
History and folklore of Nevada, written by Professor Michael Green of CSN, 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.) Purchase your copy of Nevada Yesterdays.

Podcasts
Feb 3, 2012 | Other States | Listen
Without a certain turn ofevents, our series "Nevada" Yesterdays might have been named "Arizona" Yesterdays.
Jan 20, 2012 | Mob Museum | Listen
The old Las Vegas court house will soon serve as a mob museum. And some of the building's own history is likely to share the spotlight.
Jan 6, 2012 | Hilton | Listen
Not all of the older hotels in Las Vegas have been imploded. Sometimes, there's just a name change.
Dec 16, 2011 | Hoover | Listen
Senator Richard Bryan explains J. Edgar Hoover's connection to Nevada.
Nov 18, 2011 | Bill Harrah's Centennial | Listen
Who is Bill Harrah and why does he matter so much to the history of Nevada and gaming?
Nov 4, 2011 | Mizpah Hotel | Listen
A Nevada hotel, built over a hundred years ago, has been given a new lease on life.
Sep 30, 2011 | The Russells: Part II | Listen
From government reform to straightening up the gaming industry -- a former Nevada Governor helped shape the state's future.
Sep 23, 2011 | The Russells: Part I | Listen
For several generations, the Russell Family has helped shape the state of Nevada.
Sep 2, 2011 | Railroad Pass | Listen
We've heard colorful stories behind many of the casinos on the strip. But there's one - way off the strip - that has some stories of its own.
Jun 10, 2011 | Mesquite Club Part II | Listen
A century-old club in Las Vegas once helped in the push for women's suffrage.
May 27, 2011 | Mesquite Club Part I | Listen
The Mesquite Club turns 100 this year. We hear how it got started.
May 6, 2011 | El Rancho Part II | Listen
There's an empty lot on the strip that has quite a history.
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