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Anna Dean Kepper’s remarkable accomplishments in preserving Nevada’s history, including her efforts to archive local historical documents in UNLV Special Collections and promote the significance of historical preservation. Kepper also founded the Association for the Preservation of the Las Vegas Mormon Fort (which later became the Preservation Association of Clark County), while her friend Elizabeth (Liz) Warren later founded Friends of the Fort which helped the State Parks System acquire the Fort. Nevada native McBride has been a passionate historian and queer advocate since the 1970s. Join us as he shares his personal memories of Anna Dean and offers his perspective on her extraordinary story, from her invaluable contributions to historical preservation to the way she inspired and motivated everyone around her. .Although she only spent a decade of her short life in Las Vegas, during that time, she had a considerable influence on the community by fostering a new respect for its history. For insights into the profound impact of preserving our shared heritage and how understanding our past can shape a better future, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Anna Dean Kepper Papers (UNLV)
Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
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Anna Dean Kepper’s remarkable accomplishments in preserving Nevada’s history, including her efforts to archive local historical documents in UNLV Special Collections and promote the significance of historical preservation. Kepper also founded the Association for the Preservation of the Las Vegas Mormon Fort (which later became the Preservation Association of Clark County), while her friend Elizabeth (Liz) Warren later founded Friends of the Fort which helped the State Parks System acquire the Fort. Nevada native McBride has been a passionate historian and queer advocate since the 1970s. Join us as he shares his personal memories of Anna Dean and offers his perspective on her extraordinary story, from her invaluable contributions to historical preservation to the way she inspired and motivated everyone around her. .Although she only spent a decade of her short life in Las Vegas, during that time, she had a considerable influence on the community by fostering a new respect for its history. For insights into the profound impact of preserving our shared heritage and how understanding our past can shape a better future, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Anna Dean Kepper Papers (UNLV)
Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)