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.
Doris "Dodie" Post Gann (1922-2012)
- Washoe Co.
- U.S. Olympic Skier and Team Captain, Women’s U.S Olympic Ski Team Manager, International Ski Federation (World Ski Cup) competitor and team captain, 1984 Air Race Classic winning team, numerous awards and recognitions.
Josephine Anne "Jo Anne" Garrett (1925-2013)
- Baker, Nevada
- Environmental activism
Margaret "Maggie" Gee (1923-2013)
- Douglas Co.
- Pilot, Physicist, Political Activist, WASP
Wuzzie Dick George (1879-1984)
- Churchill Co.
- Folk Artist (Paiute Crafts)
Viola Annie West Goldsworthy (1896-1975)
- Lyon/Washoe Co.
- Wife, Mother, Education Organizer
Nancy Sullivan Gomes (1926-1979)
- Washoe County
- Wife, Mother, Sister, Daughter, Concerned Citizen, Cancer Survivor
Gertrude Riordan Gottschalk (1916-2019)
- Carson City
- Democratic National Committeewoman, Carson City Democratic Women’s Club, Nevada Women’s History Project, Chapter X, PEO, Mark Twain Garden Club, Philanthropic Education Organization, and several bridge clubs.
Martha Letcher Gottschalk (1881-1973)
- Pershing/Washoe Co.
- Nurses Aid, Caregiver
Mary Louise Grantz (1879-1970)
- Washoe Co.
- Prospector
Marvel Ranson Guisti (1912-1979)
- Washoe Co.
- Educator, Counselor
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