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.
Thelma Calhoun (1913-1998)
- Carson City
- Civic Leader, Painter, Distinguished Nevadan
Rita Cannan (1893-1981)
- Reno
- Teacher, School Principal
Carolyn Carlon (1925-2014)
- Washoe Co.
- Law Enforcement Officer, Wife, Mother
Virginia Carothers (1875-1966)
- White Pine Co.
- Educator, Bookkeeper
Florence Church (1869-1922)
- Washoe Co.
- Suffragist, Volunteer/leader in many women’s clubs
Hannah Clapp (1824-1908)
- Carson City, Washoe Co.
- Business Owner, Educator
Marguerite Clark (1890-1972)
- Washoe Co.
- Legislator, Businesswoman, Community Activist
Felice Cohn (1878-1961)
- Carson City
- Attorney, Political Activist
Dr. Eliza Cook (1856-1947)
- Douglas Co.
- Physician, Political Activist
Martha Cooke (1923-2012)
- Washoe Co.
- Mother, Wife, Artist
Beda Cornwall (1907-1994)
- Clark Co.
- Library Founder, Educator, Wife
Hilda Covey (1909-1982)
- Clark Co.
- Restaurateur, Journalist
Martha Cox (1852-1932)
- Clark Co.
- Educator, Mormon Counselor, Author
Clara Crowell (1876-1944)
- Lander/Nye Co.
- Sheriff, Nurse, Wife
Jennie Curieux (1881-1961)
- Nye Co.
- Teacher, Nye County Auditor and Recorder
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