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“Undismayed by Any Mere Man”: The Accomplishments of Nevada’s Female Lawmakers

  • Sierra View Library 4001 South Virginia Street Reno, NV, 89502 United States (map)

In 1914, when Nevada women won the right to vote, they also won the right to hold public office. Four years later, Sadie Hurst of Reno became the first woman to win a seat in the Nevada Legislature, blazing the trail for 20 additional women who served in that lawmaking body over the next 40 years. These 21 legislators represented both major political parties, hailed from nearly every county in the state, and reflected a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. This presentation will introduce these remarkable Nevadans, describe their legislative experiences, and explore their enduring contributions to the state.

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