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Time & Place with Alicia Barber
Hosted by Alicia Barber

We are shaped in large part by when and where we live, and every combination of locale and era sets the stage for a new story. In this regular segment, professional historian Alicia Barber presents an engaging array of narratives and voices from the past, focusing on the rich and diverse heritage of Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra. In the process, she brings historical perspective to our own time and place, shedding light on who we are as a community, how we got here, and where we might be headed.

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  • A black and white image of a hospital room with a nurse and a row of beds.
    Looking Back At The 1918 Flu Pandemic
    Every autumn, we brace ourselves for the onset of another flu season. In this segment of Time & Place, historian Alicia Barber takes us back one hundred…
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    When Election Season Lasted One Season
    If you have the feeling that election season is getting longer and longer, you’re not wrong. Even on the state level, political candidates often announce…
  • Parade, music, crowd, Nevada
    Nevada's Parade Of Politicians
    Nevada is one of only a handful of states to commemorate its statehood with an official holiday. Historian Alicia Barber explores the event at the heart…
  • A black and white image of a cellar, with hunks of meat hanging from the ceiling and a table with stacks of cheese.
    A Taste of Italy In Northern Nevada
    The farm-to-table movement has been gaining in popularity, with restaurants throughout Northwestern Nevada promoting their locally sourced meats, produce,…
  • The Story Behind The Bliss Family At Tahoe
    The property surrounding Lake Tahoe is some of the most sought-after real estate in the region, but how that property is used has changed dramatically…
  • The History Of Taking Away Native Culture At Stewart Indian School
    Every school strives to give its students an education, but many have additional goals beyond just academics. In this segment of “Time & Place,” historian…
  • Time & Place: Behind Bill Harrah's Auto Collection
    The great American road trip is a cultural institution, with cars full of travelers touring the country every summer. But for some, it’s the car itself…
  • A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk turned to his left, shaking the hand of a man standing. Seven other people stand behind the two men shaking hands, all formally dressed.
    Remembering Reno's Critical Civil Rights Campaign
    The federal Civil Rights Act passed in 1964, but for years before that, activists across the country were campaigning for equal rights in their own…
  • A black and white photo from 1900 in Reno's Chinatown.
    Reno's Chinatown
    When someone mentions Chinatown, the cities of San Francisco, New York, or Los Angeles might come to mind, but Chinatowns were once common throughout the…
  • A black and white photo of several people jumping into a pool in Reno.
    Summers at Deer Park
    Summer is a busy time for city parks, especially those with swimming pools. Historian Alicia Barber tells the story of one area favorite in this episode…
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