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.
Mylan Baringoltz Roloff Hawkins (1938-2022)
- Washoe Co. (Reno)
- Political activism for women’s and health issues
Helen Kolb Herr (1907-1999)
- Clark Co. (Las Vegas)
- Politics
Marcelle Helen Barkley Herz (1911-1964)
- Washoe Co. (Reno)
- champion skier, golfer and sports columnist; founder of Junior Ski Program; high-school and pre-school teacher; private school owner
Eunice Esther Hobbs Hood (1861-1941)
- Washoe Co.
- Civic Activist, University Regent, Leader of Nevada Suffrage Organizations
Delora Elmira Craw Hulse (1868-1944)
- Lincoln Co.
- Wife, mother, daughter
Frances Marguerite Humphrey (1904-2001)
- Washoe Co.
- Educator
Janet Holcomb Hunter (1918-2001)
- Washoe Co.
- Education
Sadie Dotson Hurst (1857-1952)
- Washoe Co.
- Government Official, Political Activist
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