I recently had the great honor and pleasure of being interviewed by the marvelous duo of Claytee White and Su Kim Chung for an episode of “The Women Who Saved History,” a podcast produced by Women of Diversity Productions Inc.
Here’s a overview of our conversation:
What sparks a community’s love for its own story? In this episode of The Women Who Saved History, Claytee White and Su Kim Chung sit down with Alicia Barber, a public historian, writer, and founder of Stories in Place, to find out how she has redefined what it means to preserve Nevada’s past.
Alicia shares how childhood road trips across America ignited her passion for place and how her fascination with Reno led her to turn the city into both a doctoral focus and a lifelong mission.
From launching digital platforms like Reno Historical and Reno Divorce History to collaborating with local agencies to fund and share overlooked narratives, Alicia has made public history both accessible and vital.
She also opens up about her transition from academia to independent historical work, the creative ways she’s navigated funding challenges, and what makes preserving Nevada’s stories so personally meaningful.
Tune in to discover how Alicia is helping Nevadans connect more deeply with their places (and each other) through history!
Available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms or directly at https://thewomenwhosavedhistory.buzzsprout.com/.
