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.
Therése Alpetche Laxalt (1891-1978)
- Carson City
- Boarding House/Restaurant Owner, Wife
Anita Carol Bernardini Laxalt (1942-2025)
- Washington, D.C.
- government and charitable administrator
Bonnie Gay Leake (1945-2021)
- Clark Co.
- Railroad Engineer
Katherine Lewers (1868-1945)
- Washoe Co.
- Educator, Artist
Alice Allegra Dove List (1910-1997)
- Carson City, Washoe Co.
- Bookkeeper, Artist, Community Leader
Jennie Kelly Logan (1862-1940)
- Reno/Washoe County, Gold Hill/Storey County
- Teaching, working for women’s suffrage
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