The Women’s Biographies page is an extension of the Jean Ford Research Center. It is under development indefinitely. Please Email us for more research information or to a make a Nevada Women’s biographical contribution. For additional research on Nevada Women, you may wish to contact the Jean Ford Research Center directly at 775-786-2335 or 770 Smithridge Drive, Suite 300, Reno, Nevada 89502.
Currently, biographical information is available alphabetically by last name and geographical area. Scroll down through all entries, or select a letter to narrow your search.
Eva Bertrand Adams (1908-1991)
- Washoe Co.
- Government Official
Mary Lydia Adams-Williams (1867-1928)
- Douglas Co.
- Education, lecturing, writing, politics
Alice Merriam Baltzelle Addenbrooke (1881-1972)
- Washoe Co.
- Civic activist, historian
Marlene Joan Adrian (1933-2022)
- Clark Co.
- Professor Emerita, Author, athlete, co-founder and president emerita, Women of Diversity Productions, Inc.
Lois Thompson Allen (1904-1999)
- Humboldt Co. (Winnemucca), Eureka Co. (Beowawe), Washoe County (Sparks, Sun Valley)
- Teacher, School Principal, Business Owner
Nada Novakovich Aluevich (1924-1998)
- Washoe County (Reno)
- Lawyer, businesswoman
Verna Elizabeth Bullis Anderson (1916-2008)
- Reno, Washoe County, and Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- Teacher, writer, newspaper reporter/editor, rancher
Myrtle Beatrice Talcott Anker (1894-1973)
- Pershing Co.
- Ranch Owner/Manager, Farm Bureau Leader
Charlotte Hunter Arley (1912-2006)
- Washoe Co.
- Attorney
Caroline Elizabeth Aufdermaur (1910-1991)
- Pershing Co.
- Caregiver, Mother, Farm Partner
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