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 scholar Su Kim Chung interview Amber Colbert, the Clark County Museum Administrator, about the remarkable contributions of Anna Roberts Parks. Anna's journey began in 1911 when she moved to Las Vegas, quickly becoming a pivotal figure in preserving Nevada's history through her extensive collection of artifacts. Amber shares the fascinating story of how Anna's initial interest in Native American arts and minerals evolved into a vast collection that became the backbone of the Clark County Museum. From running multiple businesses, including a mortuary, to her fearless advocacy for preservation, Anna's legacy is both inspiring and profound. Her dedication ensured that the rich history of Nevada remains accessible to all, creating a tangible connection across generations. Join us as we celebrate Anna Roberts Parks, a true pioneer in historical preservation, whose efforts have left an indelible mark on our state's heritage!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Get to know today’s guest Amber Colbert, the Clark County Museum Administrator.
• Amber’s introduction to today’s subject, Anna Roberts Parks.
• How Anna laid the foundation for the Clark County Museum's collection.
• The extensive range of her collection, featuring over a million artifacts.
• An overview of Anna’s family, upbringing, and how she met her future husband.
• The story of her move to Las Vegas in 1911 and her impact on the community.
• Anna’s talent for operating multiple businesses, including a general store and a mortuary.
• Her passion for collecting items, including Native American arts and minerals.
• An overview of the Clark County Museum's beginnings with Anna's initial collection.
• How her legacy continues to connect generations and preserve Nevada's history.
• Some of the biggest challenges Anna faced as a woman.
• Insights into the dual facets of her personality, being both caring and strong.
• The significance of Anna's fearless advocacy for historical preservation.
• How her collection continues to grow into the present day.

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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 teacher and WCSD principal, who, in 2015 was chosen as the Nevada Women’s History Project’s (NWHP) honoree for Woman of Achievement. Our host for today’s episode is Claytee White, a Women of Diversity Productions Inc. Board Director. She is accompanied by scholar, Su Kim Chung. Tuning in you’ll learn about the important contributions Effie made to preserving Nevada State history, how her work has been used by historians, and the many ways residents have benefitted from her work. Discover the lengths Effie went to make sure the Alfred Doten Diaries returned to the state of Nevada, the breadth of information these 79 diaries contained, how these can be accessed today, and much more. Patti also shares her insights on Effie’s difficult relationship with Jeanne Weir, the research Effie did for her dissertations, and other noteworthy interests she had outside of her passion for history. Tune in to hear the full scope of our conversation on the esteemed Dr. Effie Mona Mack!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Get to know today’s guest, Patti Bernard, and her career in Nevada.
• Patti’s introduction to Effie Mona Mack and her contributions to Nevada state history.
• Effie’s early life, education, family, and surprising talent for basketball.
• The academic atmosphere Effie grew up in and how it informed her research.
• How her work has been used in the state by historians.
• The many ways that Nevada state residents have benefitted from her preservation efforts.
• Effie’s remarkable work bringing the Alfred Doten diaries to Nevada.
• The history of Alfred Doten, his 79 diaries, and how these can be accessed today.
• Some of the biggest challenges Effie encountered in her work.
• What led to her difficult relationship with noted Nevada historian, Jeanne Weir.
• Effie’s dissertation on Senator William Stewart, and her extensive travel and research.
• Why Patti suspects that esteemed professor, Herbert Bolton, oversaw Effie’s dissertation.
• Some of the unique circumstances and character traits that led to Effie’s successes.
• The Riverside hotel that Effie owned, and other interests she had outside history.

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Su Kim Chung

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Patti Bernard

Effie Mona Mack

Alfred Doten Diaries

Jeanne Wier

Hannah Clapp

Anne Martin

Sarah Winnemucca

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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 Collections and Archives Public Services at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Interviewing her is Claytee White, a Women of Diversity Productions Inc Board Director. Join us as we explore the long-lasting impact of Jeanne’s foundational work at the Nevada Historical Society for over 46 years and the early experiences that first ignited her passion for it. Join us as we dissect Jeanne’s personal and academic journey, her friendship and eventual enmity with feminist figure Anne Martin, and her work of pioneering the Historical Society as a labor of love. Jeanne’s work has been pivotal to all kinds of research today. Don’t miss this deep-dive into her lasting impact in Nevada and beyond.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Our guest, Su Kim Chung, offers background on historical figure, Jeanne Wier.
• Jeanne’s academic journey at Stanford as a history student and professor.
• Her friendship and eventual enmity with feminist figure Anne Martin.
• Anne Martin’s work to get suffrage passed in America.
• What was required of Jeanne to start the Historical Society as a labor of love.
• Her famous trip to Las Vegas and beyond in the summer of 1908.
• Why this work was important to the Historical Society and the people of Nevada.
• Su’s path to choosing to study Jeanne Wier’s work.
• How Jeanne’s work laid the foundation for the writing of Russell Elliott and others.
• Challenges Jeanne would have faced as a woman researching and travelling.
• Surprises Su encountered in her research: Jeanne did this work without being paid for it.
• How Jeanne went about extracting the information that constitutes our history.
• The relevance of her legacy for all types of research.
• Her love of Nevada as an ‘adopted child’ of the State.
• Quotes that demonstrate her experience and her sense of humor.
• What we can learn from Jeanne’s incredible work as librarians and archivists.
• Su Kim Chung’s projection for releasing her book in 2026.

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Anne Henrietta Martin

University of Nevada

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