WRITING WOMEN BACK INTO HISTORY
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OUR MISSION
The Nevada Women’s History Project was created to gather and disseminate the history of Nevada Women.
Upcoming Events
- Biographies Part II
JULY 25, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
770 Smithridge Drive, Suite 300, Reno
Members: $10 / Non-Members: $15
Join NWHP to learn how to write basic biographies and support our mission to document the histories of notable Nevada women.
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Research Center
Check out these recent biographies:
- Tonopah native was multi-talented
- Dancer’s career spanned extremes from New York to California desert
- Public relations professional spearheaded Reno park
- Reno ski program founder also involved in early childhood education
- Reno teacher loved native plants, rock gardens
- Prolific journalist chronicled Western ghost towns and mining camps
- Controversial lawyer co-starred in historic Reno trial
- Activist fought for women’s equality, health issues
- ERA opponent fought for wide range of women’s rights
- Advocate for Nevada senior citizens was relentless in seeking quality care
Visit our project websites:
NV SUFFRAGE
History of Suffrage in Nevada.
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FEATURED:
NWHP Board Member:
Nancy Nagel is a retired healthcare professional with executive experience in strategic planning and implementation. Born in Southern California and raised in Zephyr Cove, Nevada, she has been a Reno resident for 48 years, where she raised her three children and built deep…
MEET OUR FOUNDER:
IMOGENE (JEAN) EVELYN YOUNG FORD
A State leader focused on women’s rights and history. Jean started her life in Nevada as wife, mother, and homemaker. Over the years she expanded her roles to include citizen activist, legislator, businesswoman, public figure, educator, mentor, and role model.
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CONTACT
770 Smithridge Dr., Suite 300
Reno, NV 89502-0708
Phone: (775) 786-2335 – Fax: (775) 826-6865
NevWHP@gmail.com
QUICKLINKS
- RESEARCH CENTER
- EVENTS
- FOR EDUCATORS (coming soon)