Su Kim Chung

Head of Special Collections Public Services

Su Kim Chung has been immersed in the history of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Las Vegas since she began work in the Libraries' Special Collections Division in 1999. Since then, she has helped dozens of researchers in their quest to find significant and interesting historical documents and photographs on the history of Las Vegas. In 2012, the revised and updated second edition of her popular photo history book was published by Thunder Bay Press.

Articles by Su Kim Chung

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rebel Homecoming Through the Years
An aerial image of a Homecoming Festival with the Las Vegas strip in the background.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | October 12, 2023

Homecoming brings students and alumni to gether to celebrate at traditions like the golf cart parade, festival, and football game.

Dipping Through the Years
Four men sit in the water up to their necks
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | August 3, 2021

A look at how Las Vegans cooled off in the yesteryear of triple-digit summers.

Fishnets & Spotlights: The Legacy of Las Vegas Showgirls
drawing of showgirl costume
Arts and Culture | July 8, 2021

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Special Collections' archive of Las Vegas entertainment materials tell the story of this unique form of entertainment.

Campus Flashback: Earth Day 1970
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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | April 22, 2020

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rebels raised awareness for environmental issues with a teach-in 50 years ago. Today, there are still lessons from the movement.

Throwback Thursday: Campus Valentines
couple laying on lawn
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | February 14, 2019

The old 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ yearbooks in Special Collections offer a look at campus love in decades past.

Snow in the City
snow at fremont street
Arts and Culture | December 22, 2017

Snow is a near-magical experience in Las Vegas, preserved in photos long after the snow melts. Here are a few of our favorites from the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ archives.

The Back Story: And the Honor Goes To
Frank Sinatra
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | May 6, 2016

From Bob Hope to Jimmy Kimmel, top entertainers have long been honored at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ commencement with honorary degrees.

A Laboratory for the Study of Las Vegas and Gaming
Researchers look through photographs
Research | October 15, 2015

The discoveries made in the Libraries' Special Collections challenge the way that people think of Las Vegas and its place in the American landscape. Here's a taste.

The Riviera Lives On
Swimming pool scene at the Riviera Hotel
Arts and Culture | May 6, 2015

The vast archives within University Libraries preserve the history of the now-shuttered casino. Su Kim Chung, head of special collections public services, offers a peek inside.