BIOGRAPHIES:
- Designer of iconic Las Vegas sign won fame but little fortune
- Historic millinery shop owned by native Nevadan, longtime Reno resident
- Pioneer mother encouraged her inventor son
- Carson City resident of Japanese descent chose her American identity
- Archaeologist uncovered Nevada’s history, prehistory
- A member of state’s literary elite, Nevada poet actively promoted her art
- First female U.S. Indian agency head advocated for Native Americans in Nevada
- From dogsledder to Washington hostess, Senator’s wife led a life of adventure
- Nevada native First Lady dedicated life to large family, and to substance abuse counseling
- Media pioneer noted for hard work, community involvement
- First Nevada woman to serve as WWII military pilot
- First published Nevada author was well-traveled woman
- Practical First Lady adapted to new situations in her life (UPDATED)
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