Biographies-Alphabetical – Nevada Women's History Project

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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.

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Dr. Jeanne Wier (1870-1950)

Washoe Co.
Professor, Administrator, Historian

Margaret Jensen Williams (1917-2000)

Washoe Co.
Teacher, expert on native plant and rock gardens

Frances Slaven Williamson (1842-1919)

Lander/Washoe Co.
Author, Educator, Journalist

Betty Whitehead Willis (1923-2015)

Clark Co.
Graphic Design

Bird Wilson (1865-1946)

Esmeralda/Nye Co.
Court Reporter, Mine Owner, Suffragist

Carrie Ellen Willis Wilson (1868-1925)

Lyon Co.
Educator, Civic Volunteer, Wife

Laura May Tilden Wilson (1872-1928)

Storey Co.
Attorney, Notary Public, Suffragist

Hazel Bell Wines (1885-1949)

Elko/Humboldt/Washoe Co.
Educator, Politician, Wife

Sarah Winnemucca (1844-1891)

Humboldt/Pershing/Washoe Co.
Educator, Political Activist, Wife

Kathleen Marie Kelly Pozzi Winters (1920-2024)

Lyon Co., Carson City
Volunteer organization leader

Bertha Sanford Woodard (1916-1999)

Sparks/Reno/Washoe Co.
Nursing, Civil Rights Activist, Wife

Josie Alma Woods (1889-1983)

Eureka Co.
Government Official, Rancher

Alanah Jean Woody (1956-2007)

Carson City; Minden, Douglas County; Reno, Washoe County; Las Vegas, Clark County
Archeology, co-founder and executive director of Nevada Rock Art Foundation