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.
Bertha Eaton Raffetto (1885-1952)
- Washoe Co.
- Composer, Author, Wife
Anna Frances Elleser Rechel (1884-1967)
- Mineral Co.
- Prospector
Olga A. Wuertz Reifschneider (1900-1978)
- Washoe Co.
- Scientist
Jennie O’Hare Riordan (1874-1965)
- Carson City, White Pine Co.
- Educator, Rancher, Wife
Jeanette Edith “Nettie” Farlinger Bremenkampf Rogers (1885-1964)
- Eureka/Washoe Co.
- Homemaker, poll worker and official, Diamond Rebekah Lodge
Bertha Bishop Ronzone (1885-1969)
- Nye/Clark Co.
- Business Owner, Wife
Mary Grace O’Donnell Rose (1875-1935)
- Humboldt Co.
- Government Official
Ruth C. Ruddell (1893-1970)
- Pershing Co.
- Rancher
Mary Kiehl Rusco (1927-2005)
- Washoe Co.
- Archaeologist and Anthropologist
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