A long-time member of the Nevada Women’s History Project, Joyce Cox has lived in Washoe County on and off since 1974. Joyce has worked as a research librarian in California, Nevada, and Washington. Joyce retired as the Head of Reference at the Nevada State Library and Archives (NSLA). She served as treasurer of the Nevada Library Association from 1987-1988 and again […]
Laura Tennant -2022
The Women of Achievement honors luncheon is back after a two-year hiatus because of COVID. In 2020, NWHP nominated Laura Tennant for our Woman of Achievement, but the event was cancelled. She has graciously agreed to be our 2022 recipient. Laura is a phenomenal researcher and Nevada historian. Unlike many historians who work for their […]
First Known Nevada Female Author – 1840-1904
By Patti Bernard When one thinks of most women in the mid to late 19th century, mental pictures of a woman in a long dress whose interests center predominately around home and family generally come to mind. But remember that this was an era of active women’s suffrage, and women began entering traditionally male dominated […]
Mount, Evelyn Longs
Evelyn has spent most of her life taking care of others. She was born in Arkansas but moved west as a young adult. Evelyn came to Reno from Los Angeles in 1979 where she met her husband, Leon. Evelyn’s grandparents taught her the importance of giving to others and she has followed that course of […]
Sisolak, Kathy Ong
Born in Ely, Nevada of immigrant parents, but raised in Las Vegas, Kathy Sisolak is the 2nd First Lady to hold a professional career, as well performing her official state duties. Becoming First Lady of Nevada was something she never dreamed of. She was busy pursuing a career when she met County Commissioner, Steve Sisolak […]