WRITING WOMEN BACK INTO HISTORY
Our membership site is hosted at Wild Apricot
OUR MISSION
The Nevada Women’s History Project was created to gather and disseminate the history of Nevada Women.
Upcoming Events
- Marjorie Russell Textile Museum
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 at 10:00am
Join us for a visit to the renowned Marjorie Russell Textile Museum, dedicated to storing and preserving historic costumes and textile collections of Nevada.
NWHP News
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Research Center
Check out these recent biographies:
- Pioneer homemaker of distinction moved from Nevada Comstock to Bay Area
- Dynamic lifelong librarian was forward-looking, committed to community
- From Pizen Switch to Distinguished Nevadan
- Philanthropist embraced family, Nevada
- “Rags to Riches” magnate became Las Vegas philanthropist
- First woman district attorney in Nevada, nation
- 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
Visit our project websites:
NV SUFFRAGE
History of Suffrage in Nevada.
LEAVE A LEGACY
You are invited to leave a legacy page.
NWHP SHOP
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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)