“The Women Who Saved History”
“The Women Who Saved History” is a monthly 30-60 minute podcast focused on telling the stories of the many women who have dedicated their lives to preserving the history of the Silver State. Currently, there have been 20 women throughout the state that we have identified, including eight deceased women. Many of our historical institutions are the outcome of their work. Acknowledging these women has long been overdue. We are excited to celebrate them and their accomplishments with our first podcast series.
This program is funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. In addition, we thank Caesar's Entertainment for their sponsorship of this podcast series. Without these sponsors support, this podcast would not be possible.
- Update frequency
- every 30 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Heidi Swank: Historic Preservationist, Legislator, and Community Builder
Preserving Nevada’s history takes passion, persistence, and a deep respect for place—qualities that define Dr. Heidi Swank’s work. During this episode, Su Kim Chung sits down with Dr. Heidi Swank to …
Alicia Barber: Collaborator and Cultivator of Place
What sparks a community’s love for its own story? In this episode of The Women Who Saved History, Claytee White and Su Kim Chung sit down with Alicia Barber, a public historian, writer, and founder o…
Marlene Adrian: Enthusiastic Champion for Promoting and Documenting Women’s Accomplishments to Create a Woman-Appreciated Future
What does it take to ensure women’s stories and accomplishments aren’t lost to history? In this powerful episode of The Women Who Saved History, we explore the legacy of Marlene Adrian, an athlete, s…
Mary Palevsky Granados: Questioner Transforms into Nuclear Historian
Much of our history risks being lost if it isn’t recorded. In this episode, Su Kim Chung speaks with nuclear historian Dr. Mary Palevsky Granados about her vital work preserving Nevada’s history. We …
Mary Gibson: Librarian and Archivist Activating to Document, Collect and Share
The U.S. government’s relationship with Indigenous peoples is long and fraught, and its impact is still deeply felt today. In this episode, we’re joined by Mary Gibson, founder and executive director…
Joanne Goodwin: Nevada Women's History Scholar and Advocate
Who ensures that women’s voices and contributions aren’t lost to history? In today’s episode of The Women Who Saved History, hosts Claytee White and Su Kim Chung speak with historian Joanne Goodwin, …
Lynnette Sawyer: Cultural Collector and Founder of the Hispanic Museum of Nevada
In preserving Nevada state history, it’s essential that all groups are represented. Today, we are joined by Lynette Sawyer, cultural collector and founder of the Hispanic Museum of Nevada, an institu…
Claytee D. White: Enthusiastic Collector of the Complete Las Vegas Story
How do we pay honor to our histories and build alongside them instead of paving over them? This episode is an in-depth conversation with the inimitable Director of Oral History at UNLV, Claytee D. W…
Sherry Rupert: Championing Cultural Tourism for Rectification and Cultural Preservation Through Indigenous Storytelling
What does it take to preserve a vital yet painful chapter of history? In this episode, Claytee White and scholar Su Kim Chung interview Sherry Rupert, former Indian Affairs Director for Nevada and Ex…
Lynn Zook: Historian, Author, Documentarian – Capturing Classic Las Vegas – A Labor of Love
Imagine growing up in a town where your backyard view was the open desert and the iconic Las Vegas Strip was no more than a collection of scattered hotels, gas stations, and coffee shops. In this epi…
Gwendolyn K. Walker: African American Museum Founder - Driven by a Dream
For over 50 years, Gwendolyn K. Walker has been a driving force in preserving Nevada’s African American history. In this episode, host Erica Vital-Lazare sits down with Gwendolyn, founder of the Walk…
Elizabeth Warren: Passionate Defender of Historic Las Vegas Architecture and Landscapes
What drives someone to preserve history, even in the face of overwhelming odds? In this episode of the Women Who Saved History podcast, we explore the remarkable life and legacy of Elizabeth Warren, …
Jean Ford: Nevada’s Original Women’s History Champion
Imogene Evelyn Young Ford, affectionately known as Jean, was a key figure in preserving Nevada's cultural and historical legacy. As a volunteer, citizen activist, and state senator, her deep commitme…
Anna Dean Kepper: Innovative Las Vegas Historic Preservationist and UNLV Special Collections Curator
In this episode of The Women Who Saved History, hosts Claytee White and Su Kim Chung speak with Dennis McBride about Anna Dean Kepper’s remarkable accomplishments in preserving Nevada’s history, incl…
Anna Roberts Parks, The Nurturer with a Backbone - Businesswoman, Mortician and Collector
Did you know that the foundation of Nevada's historical preservation was laid by a woman who started with a general store and a passion for collecting? In today’s episode, host Claytee White and scho…
Dr. Effie Mona Mack - Pioneering Nevada Historian, Educator, and Author
In today’s episode, we explore the work, life, and legacy, of Dr. Effie Mona Mack, a prolific writer, celebrated historian, and beloved teacher. We are joined by Patti Bernard, a former history teach…
Jeanne Wier’s Trailblazing Legacy of Preserving Nevada’s History
During this episode, we celebrate the legacy of Jeanne Wier in preserving Nevada’s history. Joining us to unpack her impact on chronicling Nevada’s history is Su Kim Chung, Head of Special Collection…
Podcast Premiere
Welcome to the introductory episode of The Women Who Saved History podcast, a special series that celebrates the hard work of Nevada women who have made noteworthy contributions to preserving our sta…