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.
Ethel May Parker (1891-1970)
- Washoe Co.
- Civic Clubs, Music, History, Journalism
Maria Garifalou Pavlakis (1912-1982)
- White Pine Co.
- Baker, Pastry Shop Owner, Hotel Manager
Josephine Reed Pearl (1873-1962)
- Humboldt/White Pine Co.
- Prospector, Wife
Lucille Elizabeth Emmert Petty (1913-2006)
- Carson City
- Civic Leader, Wife, Mother
Lillie Simson Van Voorhis Pinger (1878-1959)
- Churchill Co.
- Civil service, State Assemblywoman
Mimosa June Gates Pittman (1872-1952)
- Nye Co.
- U.S. Senator's wife, founder of Senate Wives Club, prominent hostess
Carrie Elizabeth Miller Townley Porter (1935-2014)
- Nye/Washoe Co.
- Records management consultant, archivist, researcher, writer
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