Su Kim Chung

Head of Special Collections Public Services

Su Kim Chung has been immersed in the history of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó and 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp 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 Since then, she has helped dozens of researchers in their quest to find significant and interesting historical documents and photographs on the history of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp. 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

Four men sit in the water up to their necks
51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó History | August 3, 2021

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

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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó History | April 22, 2020

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Rebels raised awareness for environmental issues with a teach-in 50 years ago. Today, there are still lessons from the movement.

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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó History | February 14, 2019

The old 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó yearbooks in Special Collections offer a look at campus love in decades past.

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Arts and Culture | December 22, 2017

Snow is a near-magical experience in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp, preserved in photos long after the snow melts. Here are a few of our favorites from the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó archives.

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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó History | May 6, 2016

From Bob Hope to Jimmy Kimmel, top entertainers have long been honored at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó commencement with honorary degrees.

Researchers look through photographs
Research | October 15, 2015

The discoveries made in the Libraries' Special Collections challenge the way that people think of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp and its place in the American landscape. Here's a taste.

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.