Listing of Great Texas Women
Martha McWhirter
“I have advised wives to live with their husbands when they could, but there is no sense in obeying a drunken husband. ”
“I have advised wives to live with their husbands when they could, but there is no sense in obeying a drunken husband. ”
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| Abernathy, Mollie D. Wylie Jarrott (1866 - 1960) | Businesswoman | Rancher |
| Able, Mary Nees (1927 - 1988) | Aviator |
| Acers, Ebby Halliday (1911 - Present) | Businesswoman | Philanthropist |
| Acheson, Sarah C. (1844 - 1899) | Suffragist |
| Acosta, Lucy G. | Civic Leader |
| Adair, Cornelia Wadsworth (1837 - 1921) | Rancher |
| Adair, Christia (1893 - 1989) | Civil Rights Activist | In the Gallery | Teacher |
| Adams, Rebecca Ann Patillo Bass (1826 - 1867) | Pioneer |
| Adams, Yolanda | Singer |
| Affleck, Mary Hunt (1847 - 1932) | Poet |
| Agather, Elaine | Businesswoman |
| Ahn, Suzanne (1952 - 2003) | Activist | Health Professional | In the Gallery |
| Alavez, Francita | |
| Alcala, Dora | Mayor |
| Alexander, Birdie (1870 - 1960) | Educator |
| Alexander, Janet Lipscomb | Writer |
| Allen, Debbie (1950 - Present) | Dancer |
| Allen, Winnie (1895 - 1985) | Archivist | Historian |
| Allen, Ruth Alice (1889 - 1979) | Historian |
| Allen, Frances Daisy Emery (1876 - 1958) | Health Professional |
| Allen, Charlotte M. Baldwin (1805 - 1895) | Pioneer |
| Allred, Joe Betsy Miller | First Lady of Texas |
| Alsbury, Juana Gertrudis Navarro (1812 - 1888) | Alamo Survivor |
| Altshuler, Ruth C. Sharp | Philanthropist |
| Ames, Jessie Harriet Daniel (1883 - 1972) | Suffragist |
| Ames, Harriet A. Moore Page Potter (1810 - 1902) | Pioneer |
| Amsler, Margaret G. Harris | Attorney |
| Anderson, Hattie Mabel (1887 - 1965) | Educator | Historian |
| Anderson, Ada (1921 - Present) | Philanthropist |
| Anderson, Ada Collins | Civil Rights Activist |
| Andrews, Jessie (1867 - 1919) | In the Gallery | Poet |
| Andrews, Willie Ann Hudson (1848 - 1895) | Educator |
| Andujar, Elizabeth R. ?Betty (1912 - 1997) | Politician |
| Angelina, (16?? - Present) | Guide | In the Gallery |
| Anzaldua, Gloria (1942 - 2004) | Activist | Author | In the Gallery |
| Armstrong, Mary Maxwell (1882 - 1971) | Librarian |
| Armstrong, Anne Legendre (1927 - Present) | Ambassador |
| Armstrong, Mollie Wright (1875 - 1964) | Health Professional |
| Arnold, June Fairfax Davis (1926 - 1982) | Author | Publisher |
| Ash, Mary Kay (1918 - 2001) | Businesswoman |
| Askew, Kim | Attorney |
| Aunspaugh, Vivian Louise (1869 - 1960) | Painter |
| Austin, Lucille Carroll | Businesswoman |
| Austin, Mary Brown (1768 - 1824) | Pioneer |
| Austin, Helen | Social Worker |
| Autrey, Lynette Schneider (1891 - 1978) | Philanthropist |
| Aves, Etheldreda Belle (? - 1942) | Singer |
| Aycox, Nanie Belle Jenkins (? - 1974) | Educator |
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| Badu, Erykah (1971 - Present) | Singer |
| Bailey, Light D'Albergo (1908 - 1972) | Educator |
| Bailey, Mollie Arline Kirkland (1844 - 1918) | Circus Owner | In the Gallery |
| Baird, Ninnie (1869 - 1961) | Businesswoman |
| Baker, Armel (1901 - 1967) | Rancher |
| Baker, Karle Wilson (1878 - 1960) | Writer |
| Ball?, Rosa Hinojosa de (1752 - 1803) | Rancher |
| Banister, Emma Daugherty (1871 - 1956) | Sheriff |
| Barlow, Ima Christina (1899 - 1990) | Educator | Historian |
| Barnard, Juana Josefina Cavasos (1822 - 1906) | Pioneer |
| Barnes, Marguerite Johnston (? - 2005) | Journalist |
| Barnett, Etta Moten (1902 - 2004) | |
| Barnett, Marguerite Ross (1942 - 1992) | Educator |
| Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston (1831 - 1919) | Writer |
| Barry, Maggie Wilkins Hill (1863 - 1945) | Educator |
| Bartholf, Marjorie (1899 - 1986) | Health Professional |
| Batiste, Gertrude (1929 - Present) | Activist |
| Beasley, Norma Lea | Businesswoman |
| Beauchamp, Jenny Bland (1833 - ?) | Writer |
| Begor, Dawn Davenport | Athlete |
| Bell, Kate Atkinson | Educator |
| Bennett, Gwendolyn Bennetta (1902 - 1981) | Artist | Writer |
| Benson, Johnnie Marie | Businesswoman |
| Benson, Nettie Lee (1905 - 1993) | Educator | Historian | Librarian |
| Berryman, Helena Dill (1804 - 1888) | Philanthropist | Pioneer |
| Bettis, Valerie Elizabeth (1919 - 1982) | Choreographer |
| Bierschwale, Edna Helen (1907 - 1975) | |
| Bierschwale, Margaret Brotherton (1894 - 1973) | Historian |
| Biggs, Electra Waggoner (1912 - 2001) | Sculptor |
| Billingsley, Virginia Catherine Shaw | Businesswoman |
| Binford, Kathryn (1888 - 1987) | Civic Leader | Cowgirl |
| Binford, Nancy (1921 - 1998) | Cowgirl |
| Bircher, Marca Lee | Choir Director |
| Bivins, Mary Elizabeth Gilbert (1862 - 1951) | Philanthropist | Pioneer |
| Black, Ruby Aurora (1896 - 1957) | Journalist |
| Blackshear, Kathleen (1897 - 1988) | Artist |
| Blaffer, Sarah Campbell (1885 - 1975) | Philanthropist |
| Blanco, Beatriz | Journalist |
| Blanton, Annie Webb (1870 - 1945) | In the Gallery | Politician | Teacher |
| Blasig, Anne Justine (1900 - 1971) | Historian |
| Boatright, Elizabeth Keefer (1899 - 1989) | Artist |
| Boner, Marian Oldfather (1909 - 1983) | Historian |
| Bonham, Dora Dieterich (1902 - 1973) | Businesswoman |
| Bonner, Mary Anita (1887 - 1935) | Artist | In the Gallery |
| Borland, Margaret (1824 - 1873) | In the Gallery | Rancher |
| Boswell, Margie Belle (1875 - 1963) | Poet |
| Bowden, Artemisia (1879 - 1969) | Civic Leader |
| Bowen, Mary Jane (1828 - ?) | First Lady of Texas |
| Bowes, Beverly | Athlete |
| Bowles, Willie Dee (1912 - ?) | Historian |
| Box, Peggy | Athlete |
| Boyd, Frances Anne Mullen (1848 - 1926) | Author |
| Boyd, Isabelle [Belle] (1844 - 1900) | Actress |
| Brackenridge, Mary Eleanor (1837 - 1924) | Advocate |
| Bradley, Minnie Lou (1931 - Present) | Cowgirl | Rancher |
| Branch, Mary Elizabeth (1881 - 1944) | Educator |
| Brannin, Laura Haeckl (1888 - 1965) | Activist |
| Brient, Ellen Louise (1882 - 1958) | Health Professional |
| Bringhurst, Antoinette Power Houston (1852 - 1963) | Poet |
| Brinker, Nancy | Civic Leader |
| Brinker, Maureen Catherine Connolly (1934 - 1969) | Athlete |
| Briscoe, Janey (? - 2000) | First Lady of Texas |
| Briscoe, Hattie Elam (1916 - Present) | Lawyer |
| Brooks, Benjy Frances | Health Professional |
| Brooks, Carrie Jane Sutton (1903 - 1964) | Health Professional |
| Brown, Ina Corinne (1896 - 1984) | Educator |
| Brown, Caro Crawford | Journalist |
| Bryan, Ollie Louise (1871 - 1932) | Health Professional |
| Buchanan, Sarah Elizabeth (1840 - 1939) | Writer |
| Buffler, Patricia | Educator |
| Burch, Lindy | Cowgirl |
| Burgin, Tillie | Civic Leader |
| Burleson, Mary R. B. Christian (1795 - 1890) | Pioneer |
| Burleson, Emma Kyle (1869 - 1941) | Preservationist |
| Burmeister, Shelly | |
| Burnet, Hannah Este | First Lady of Texas |
| Burnett, Mary Couts (1856 - 1924) | Philanthropist |
| Burnett, Carol (1933 - Present) | Actress | Comedienne |
| Burnett, Anne Valliant (1900 - 1980) | Rancher |
| Burns, Mamie Sypert | Cowgirl |
| Burt, Marie Anita (1899 - 1975) | Educator |
| Bush, Wanda Harper | Cowgirl |
| Bush, Laura (1946 - Present) | First Lady |
| Bush, Barbara (1925 - Present) | First Lady |
| Butt, Florence Thornton (1864 - 1954) | Businesswoman |
| Butt, Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth (1903 - 1993) | Activist |
| Button, Angie Chen | Businesswoman |
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| Caldwell, Bettye M. | Educator |
| Call, Ann Lowdon (1945 - 2007) | Cowgirl |
| Callaway, Sara Isadore Sutherland (1863 - 1916) | Activist | Journalist |
| Calvillo, Mar?a (1765 - 1856) | In the Gallery | Rancher |
| Cameron, Minnie Bardenwerper (1885 - 1971) | Librarian |
| Campbell, Fannie Irene Bruner (1856 - ?) | First Lady of Texas |
| Campbell, Elizabeth Bundy (1852 - 1931) | Rancher |
| Campos, Gloria | News Reporter |
| Canales, Laura | Singer |
| Capps, Sallie B (? - 1946) | Activist |
| Carpenter, Elizabeth "Liz" Sutherland (1920 - Present) | Politician |
| Carr, Vikki | Singer |
| Carr, Billie (1928 - 2002) | Politician |
| Carrington, Evelyn Maurine (1898 - 1985) | Health Professional |
| Carroll, Mary Joe Durning (1914 - 1995) | Lawyer |
| Carter, Katherine Pollard (1900 - 1989) | Writer |
| Carter, Minnie Meacham | |
| Carter, Shirley Thompson (1935 - 2002) | Founder |
| Cartwright, Grace Woodruff | Rancher |
| Caruth, Mabel Morrow Peters (1914 - 2000) | Philanthropist |
| Cash, Christine Benton (1889 - 1988) | Educator |
| Casis, Lilia Mary (1869 - 1947) | Educator |
| Cass, Cynthia | Author |
| Cassiano, Maria Gertrudis Perez (1790 - 1790) | Pioneer |
| Castleberry, Vivian Lou Anderson | Journalist |
| Castro, Ellen | Author |
| Cauthorn, Julia | Philanthropist |
| Cazneau, Jane Maria Eliza Mcmanus (1807 - 1878) | Author |
| Chacon, Alicia | Businesswoman |
| Chalupec, Barbara Apollonia (1894 - 1987) | Actress |
| Chambers, Iola Bowden (1904 - 1978) | Educator |
| Chandler, Clyde Giltner (1879 - 1961) | Sculptor |
| Chang, Nancy | Health Professional |
| Chapman, Helen Ellsworth Blair (1817 - 1881) | Letter Writer |
| Chavarria-Chairez, Becky | Author |
| Chawla, Kalpana (1961 - 2003) | Astronaut | In the Gallery |
| Cherry, Emma Richardson (1859 - 1954) | Artist | Preservationist |
| Chisum, Ethelyn Mildred Taylor (1895 - 1983) | Educator |
| Chollet, Madeleine (1846 - 1906) | Businesswoman | Clergy | Educator | In the Gallery |
| Chollet, Louise | Health Professional |
| Cinquin, Jeanne Pierrette (1845 - 1891) | Health Professional |
| Cisneros, Sandra (1954 - Present) | Author |
| Clack, Tommie (1882 - 1989) | Historian |
| Clampitt, Susanah Graves (1781 - 1868) | Pioneer |
| Clanton, Cleora (? - 1968) | Librarian |
| Clardy, Mary M. | Activist |
| Clark, Martha Melissa Evans | First Lady of Texas |
| Clarke, Mary Emma Whatley Dunbar (1899 - 1990) | Historian |
| Clearwater, Theresa Clark (1853 - 1938) | Educator |
| Clements, Rita | First Lady of Texas |
| Cliburn, Rildia Bee O'bryan (1896 - 1994) | Pianist |
| Clifton, Elizabeth Ann (1825 - 1882) | Rancher |
| Cockrell, Lila May Banks | Businesswoman |
| Cockrell, Sarah Horton (1819 - 1892) | Businesswoman |
| Cohron, Lenore [Leonora Corona] (1900 - ?) | Singer |
| Coke, Mary Evans Horne (1836 - ?) | First Lady of Texas |
| Coleman, Bessie (1892 - 1926) | Aviator |
| Coleman-Bell, Robbin | Athlete |
| Colquitt, Alice Fuller Murrell (1865 - ?) | First Lady of Texas |
| Colson, Esther Neveille Higgs (1902 - 1982) | Politician |
| Colvin, Shawn (1956 - Present) | Singer |
| Combs, Susan | Rancher |
| Connally, Idanell Brill | First Lady of Texas |
| Conner, Jeffie O. A. (1895 - 1972) | Educator |
| Connerly, Doris Hayne (1897 - 1987) | Librarian |
| Connor, Connie Yerwood (1908 - 1991) | Health Professional |
| Conrad, Barbara Smith | Civil Rights Activist |
| Conradt, Jody (1941 - Present) | Coach |
| Conway, Gordon (1894 - 1956) | |
| Cooke, Regina Tatum (1902 - 1988) | Painter |
| Corpron, Carlotta (1901 - 1988) | Photographer |
| Cousins, Margaret | Author |
| Craft, Juanita (1902 - 1985) | Civil Rights Activist |
| Craft, Linda Louise | Athlete |
| Craven, Judith B. | Educator |
| Cravens, Kathryn Cochran (1898 - 1991) | Actress |
| Cravens, Patsy | Photographer |
| Crawford, Roberta Dodd (1895 - 1954) | Singer |
| Crawford, Joan (1906 - 1977) | Actress |
| Crawford, Ann Fears (1932 - 2004) | Author |
| Crawford, Katherine Lester (1864 - 1947) | Artist |
| Cribbs, Maria | |
| Crier , Catherine | News Reporter |
| Cross, Mattie Ruth (1887 - 1981) | Novelist |
| Crouch, Carrie Johnson (1887 - 1967) | Historian |
| Crowell, Grace Noll (1877 - 1969) | Poet |
| Crowell, Caroline (1893 - 1972) | Health Professional |
| Cuellar, Adelaida (1871 - 1969) | Businesswoman |
| Culberson, Sallie Harrison | First Lady of Texas |
| Cullinan, Nina J. (1899 - 1983) | Philanthropist |
| Cumings, Rebekah Russel (1757 - 1832) | Pioneer |
| Cuney-Hare, Maud (1874 - 1936) | Author | In the Gallery | Musician | Playwright |
| Cunningham, Minnie Fisher (1882 - 1964) | Suffragist |
| Curtis, Doris S. Malkin (1914 - 1991) | Geologist |
| Curtis, Nannie Austin (1861 - 1920) | Lecturer |
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| Dabbs, Ellen Lawson (1931 - ?) | Health Professional |
| Daffan, Katie Litty (1874 - 1951) | Historian |
| Daily, Ray Karchmer (1891 - 1975) | Health Professional |
| Danforth, Grace (1849 - 1895) | Health Professional |
| Daniel, Jean Houston Baldwin | First Lady of Texas |
| Daniel, Vara Faye Martin (1917 - 1987) | Civic Leader |
| Daniel, Ruby Kathryn (1902 - 1978) | Health Professional |
| Daniels, Bebe Virginia (1901 - 1971) | Actress |
| Darden, Fannie Amelia Dickson (1829 - 1890) | Painter |
| Darnell, Monetta Eloyse [Linda] (1923 - 1975) | Actress |
| Davis, Mollie Evelyn Moore (1844 - 1909) | Poet |
| Davis, Gussie Nell (? - 1993) | |
| Davis, Clare Ogden (1892 - 1970) | Author |
| Davis, Anne Elizabeth Britton (1838 - ?) | First Lady of Texas |
| Davis-Wrightsil, Clarissa | Athlete |
| Dawson, Kim (1963 - Present) | Businesswoman |
| De Leon, Patricia De La Garza (1775 - 1849) | Pioneer |
| De Menil, Dominique (1908 - 1998) | Philanthropist |
| Deen, Edith Alderman (1905 - 1994) | Author |
| Degolyer, Nell Virginia Goodrich (1886 - 1972) | Philanthropist |
| Delco, Wilhelmina (1928 - Present) | Politician |
| Depelchin, Kezia Payne (1828 - 1893) | Health Professional |
| Deuell, Henrietta Eleanor Goodnough [Peggy Hull] (1889 - 1967) | War Correspondent |
| Devall, Lyde Williford (1909 - 1986) | Publisher |
| Dewitty, Virgie Carrington (1913 - 1980) | Educator |
| DiNardo, Jackie Swaim | Athlete |
| Dickinson, Angelina Elizabeth (1834 - 1869) | Alamo Survivor |
| Dickinson, Susanna Wilkerson (1814 - 1883) | Alamo Survivor |
| Dietrich, A. Louise (1878 - 1962) | Health Professional |
| Dinkins, Carol Eggert | Attorney |
| Dirks, Frances Garrett Valentine (1925 - 1991) | Activist |
| Distin, Vivian Liberto (1934 - 2005) | |
| Dixon, Olive King (1873 - 1956) | Pioneer |
| Dobie, Bertha Mckee (1890 - 1974) | Writer |
| Dodd, Frederica (1892 - 1972) | Educator |
| Dodson, Sarah Randolph Bradley (1812 - 1848) | Flagmaker |
| Dodson, Viola Ruth (1876 - 1963) | Folklorist |
| Dorsey, Emily Mildred (1894 - 1974) | Educator |
| Dossey, Barbara Montgomery | Health Professional |
| Dozier, Velma Davis (1901 - 1988) | Educator |
| Dranes, "Arizona" Juanita (1894 - 1963) | In the Gallery | Musician | Singer |
| Drennan, Lillie Elizabeth Mcgee (1897 - 1974) | Businesswoman |
| Dreyer, Margaret Webb (1911 - 1976) | Painter |
| Driscoll, Clara (1881 - 1945) | Author | In the Gallery | Philanthropist |
| DuBlanc, Damita Jo | Singer |
| DuBois, Charlotte Estelle (1903 - 1982) | Educator |
| Duff, Katharyn (1915 - 1995) | Journalist |
| Duke, Cordelia (1877 - 1966) | Game Warden | Rancher | Writer |
| Dumont, Ella Arrie Elgar (1861 - 1943) | Pioneer | Sculptor |
| Duncan, Jewel Frost (1902 - 1984) | Cowgirl |
| Dunlap, Lilliam (? - 2003) | |
| Dupree, Anna Johnson (1891 - 1977) | Businesswoman |
| Durden, Mattie (1881 - 1972) | Educator |
| Duren, Almetris March (1910 - 2001) | Advisor | Advocate | In the Gallery |
| Duval, Ella Moss (1843 - 1911) | Painter |
| Dwyer, Elizabeth Agnes (1866 - ?) | Librarian | Writer |
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| Earle, Hallie (1880 - 1963) | Health Professional |
| East, Sarita Kenedy (1889 - 1961) | Rancher |
| Eberly, Angelina Belle Peyton (1798 - 1860) | Pioneer |
| Edwards, Margaret Royalty (1895 - 1969) | Poet |
| Edwards, Emily (1888 - 1980) | Artist | Educator |
| Edwards, Bernice | Singer |
| Ellerbee, Linda (1944 - Present) | Journalist |
| Elles, Norma Bertha (1884 - 1959) | Health Professional |
| Ellis, Mary Heard (1878 - 1961) | Educator |
| Endsley, Jane Johnson (1848 - 1933) | Businesswoman |
| Erdman, Loula Grace (1898 - 1976) | Writer |
| Escajeda, Josefina (1893 - 1981) | Educator | Folklorist |
| Escalona Perez, Beatriz (1903 - 1979) | Comedienne |
| Esparza, Francisca Reyes (1901 - 1979) | Civil Rights Activist |
| Esperson, Mellie Keenan (1870 - 1945) | Businesswoman |
| Estill, Amanda Julia (1882 - 1965) | Folklorist | Writer |
| Estill, Mary Sexton (1901 - 1982) | Educator |
| Ethridge, Kamie | Athlete |
| Ezzell, Margaret Murphy (1902 - 1987) | Civic Leader | Preservationist |
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| Fairchild, Olive Ann Oatman (1839 - 1903) | Indian Captive |
| Farabee, Helen (1934 - 1988) | Health Professional |
| Farb, Carolyn | Philanthropist |
| Farias, Anna Maria | Advocate |
| Farr, Thena Mae (1927 - 1985) | Rodeo Champion |
| Fenwick, Marin B. (1860 - 1928) | Writer |
| Ferber, Edna (1887 - 1968) | Novelist |
| Ferguson, Miriam Amanda Wallace [Ma] (1875 - 1961) | Governor |
| Fernandez, Rosita (? - 2006) | Singer |
| Fetter-Witt, Leigh Ann | Athlete |
| Figg-Currier, Cindy (1960 - Present) | Athlete |
| Fincher, Misty (1924 - 2006) | Radio Personality |
| Finnigan, Annette (1873 - 1940) | Suffragist |
| Fisher, Rebecca Jane Gilleland (1831 - 1926) | Preservationist |
| Fitzgerald, Alice Martha Parsons (1860 - 1910) | Journalist |
| Flanagan, Minnie (1902 - 1987) | Civil Rights Activist |
| Fleming, Arizona (1884 - 1976) | Civil Rights Activist |
| Fletcher, Frances (Flaxie) (1911 - 2001) | |
| Flood, Maria Elena A. | Educator |
| Flores De Andrade, (? - ?) | Activist |
| Flowers, Betty Sue | Museum Director |
| Folsom, Erminia Thompson (1878 - 1967) | Activist |
| Fondren, Ella Florence | Philanthropist |
| Fondren, Ella F (1880 - 1982) | Philanthropist |
| Forbes, Margaret Swan | Athlete |
| Formby, Margaret (1929 - 2003) | |
| Forsyth, Constance (1903 - 1987) | Educator |
| Forsyth, Constance (1903 - 1987) | Painter |
| Fortner, Nell | Athlete |
| Foster, Catherine (1908 - 1995) | Author | In the Gallery |
| Fox, Josephine Marsalis Clardy (1881 - 1970) | Philanthropist |
| Fox, Ruth (1902 - 1978) | Social Worker |
| Franken, Rose Dorothy Lewin | Playwright |
| Franklin, Ione Ruth (1893 - 1985) | Educator |
| Friend, Llerena Beaufort (1903 - 1995) | Historian |
| Friend, Kate Harrison (1856 - 1949) | Writer |
| Fry, Elizabeth Austin Turner (1838 - 1921) | Suffragist |
| Fryer, Velda Ross (1912 - Present) | Musician |
| Furman, Laura (1945 - Present) | Writer |
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| Hadra, Ida Weisselberg (1861 - 1885) | Artist |
| Hagar, Conger Neblett (1886 - 1973) | Preservationist |
| Hagerty, Rebecca (1815 - ?) | Planter |
| Hall, Josie Briggs (1869 - 1935) | Educator |
| Hallett, Margaret Leatherbury (1787 - 1863) | Pioneer |
| Hamer, Elizabeth Marcelle Lively (1900 - 1974) | Folklorist | Librarian |
| Hamner, Laura Vernon (1871 - 1968) | Historian | Radio Personality | Writer |
| Hamon, Nancy | Philanthropist |
| Hancock, Charlene | Singer |
| Hanna, Sallie Little (1869 - 1957) | Activist |
| Harbison, Helen Sewell (1896 - 1985) | Civic Leader | Rancher |
| Harby, Lee Cohen (1849 - 1918) | Writer |
| Hargrave, Helen (1894 - 1985) | Librarian |
| Harper, Margaret Pease (? - 1991) | Writer |
| Harper, Mary Cleveland (1868 - 1952) | Health Professional |
| Harpham, Wendy Schlessel | Health Professional |
| Harrington, Arabella Gray (1790 - 1860) | Pioneer |
| Harrington, Sybil B. | |
| Harris, Dilue Rose (1825 - 1914) | Pioneer |
| Harris, Jane Birdsall (1791 - 1869) | Pioneer |
| Harte, Janet | Philanthropist |
| Hartgraves, Ruth (? - 1995) | Health Professional |
| Hartson, Mary Lucy Kyle (1865 - 1956) | Politician |
| Hattori, Michiko | Athlete |
| Haynie, Sandra | Athlete |
| Head-Gearheart, Ginger | |
| Healy-Murphy, Margaret Mary (1833 - 1907) | Founder |
| Heard, Bessie Rollins (1886 - 1988) | |
| Heath, Jinger L. | Businesswoman |
| Helfensteller, Veronica (1910 - 1964) | Painter |
| Helm, Mary Sherwood Wightman (1807 - 1886) | Pioneer |
| Hemenway, Mary Kay | Astronomer |
| Hemmings, Myra Davis (1895 - 1968) | Actress | Educator |
| Henderson, Frances Cox (1820 - 1897) | First Lady of Texas |
| Henenberg, Hattie L. (1893 - 1974) | |
| Hernandez, Concepcion | Actress |
| Herndon, Dealey Decherd | Preservationist |
| Hern?ndez, Mar?a L. de (1896 - 1986) | Activist |
| Hershey, Terese Tarlton | Civic Leader |
| Herzog, Sofie Dalia (1846 - 1925) | Health Professional |
| Hester, Jeane Porter | Health Professional |
| Highsmith, Patricia (1921 - 1995) | Writer |
| Hill, Kate Adele (1900 - 1982) | Educator |
| Hines, Carrie Pearl Washington (1888 - 1970) | Educator |
| Hinueber, Caroline Ernst Von (1819 - 1902) | Pioneer |
| Hiss, Anna (1893 - 1972) | Educator |
| Hobby, Willie Chapman Cooper | First Lady of Texas |
| Hobby, Oveta Culp (1905 - 1995) | In the Gallery | Journalist | Philanthropist |
| Hockaday, Ela (1875 - 1956) | Educator |
| Hodge, Veda Wells (1903 - 1978) | Philanthropist |
| Hogg, Ima (1882 - 1975) | In the Gallery | Philanthropist |
| Hogg, Sarah Ann Stinson (1854 - ?) | First Lady of Texas |
| Holley, Mary Austin (1784 - 1846) | Author |
| Holloway, Jean Macmullen (1911 - 1984) | Attorney | Author |
| Holm, Enid (1928 - 2006) | Philanthropist |
| Hopkins, May Agness (1883 - 1972) | Health Professional |
| Hord, Mary Jane Crockett (1812 - 1876) | Pioneer |
| Horn, Sarah Ann Newton (1809 - 1839) | Indian Captive |
| House, Karen Elliott | Businesswoman |
| Houston, Margaret Moffette Lea | Pioneer |
| Houston, Margaret Bell (1877 - 1966) | Novelist | Poet |
| Howard, Sarah Creath (1812 - 1876) | |
| Hubbard, Bess Bigham (1896 - 1977) | Artist |
| Hubbard, Janie Roberts | First Lady of Texas |
| Huddle, Nannie Zenobia Carver (1860 - 1951) | Painter |
| Hudspeth, Mary Elizabeth (1874 - 1943) | Educator |
| Hudspeth, Frances B. Hellums (1907 - 1972) | Librarian |
| Huey, Mary Evelyn Blagg | Educator |
| Hughes, Sarah Tilghman (1896 - 1985) | Federal District Judge |
| Hughes, Karen (1956 - Present) | Advisor |
| Hughs, Fannie May Barbee (1874 - 1976) | Author | Journalist |
| Hultgreen, Kara S. (1965 - 1994) | Aviator |
| Hunter, Mary Edwards (1885 - 1967) | Educator |
| Hunter, Mary Kate (1866 - 1945) | Historian | Poet | Suffragist |
| Hutchison, Kay Bailey (1943 - Present) | Senator |
| Hyman, Flora ?Flo? (1954 - 1986) | Athlete |
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| Idar, Jovita (1885 - 1946) | Activist | In the Gallery | Journalist |
| Ideson, Julia Bedford (1880 - 1945) | Activist |
| Ireland, Anne Maria Penn (1833 - ?) | First Lady of Texas |
| Irion, Anna W. Raguet (1819 - 1883) | Pioneer |
| Isaacks, Maud (1885 - 1980) | Educator | State Legislator |
| Ivins, Molly (1944 - 2007) | Columnist |
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| Jacket, Barbara | Coach |
| Jackson, Ruth | Health Professional |
| Jacoby, Florence Rabe (1888 - 1954) | Actress |
| Jakes, Serita Ann | Author |
| James, Charmayne | Cowgirl |
| Jameson, Betty (1919 - Present) | Athlete |
| Jeffett, Nancy Pearce (1928 - Present) | Athlete |
| Jemison, Mae (1956 - Present) | Astronaut |
| John, Grace Zillah Briggs Spaulding (1890 - 1972) | Artist |
| Johnson, Rebekah Baines (1881 - 1958) | |
| Johnson, Lollie (1939 - 2001) | Club Owner |
| Johnson, Virginia Knight (1843 - 1934) | Social Worker |
| Johnson, Lady Bird (1912 - 2007) | First Lady | In the Gallery |
| Johnson, Siddie Joe (1905 - 1977) | Author | Librarian |
| Johnson, Eddie Bernice (1935 - Present) | Congresswomen |
| Johnson, Karen Gren (1957 - Present) | Judge |
| Johnston, Eliza Griffin (1821 - 1896) | Artist |
| Jones, Jolanda | Athlete |
| Jones, Erin Bain (1896 - 1974) | Attorney | Author | Philanthropist |
| Jones, Mary Smith (1819 - 1907) | Pioneer |
| Jones, Edith Irby (1927 - Present) | Health Professional |
| Jones, Ruth Legett (1892 - 1978) | Philanthropist |
| Jones, Margaret Virginia (1911 - 1955) | Director |
| Jones, Carolyn Sue (1933 - 1983) | Actress |
| Joplin, Janis (1943 - 1970) | In the Gallery | Singer |
| Jordan, Barbara (1936 - 1996) | In the Gallery | Politician |
| Josey, Martha | Cowgirl |
| Juergens, Mary Theresa Hennecke (1809 - 1891) | Pioneer |
| Justin, Enid (1894 - 1990) | Cowgirl |
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| Karolyi, Martha | Coach |
| Kasmeier, Julia Chrystine (1899 - 1979) | Health Professional |
| Keating, Mary Aubrey (1894 - 1953) | |
| Keiller, Violet Hannah (1887 - 1958) | Health Professional |
| Kenedy, Petra Vela de Vidal (1825 - 1885) | Rancher |
| Kennedy, Kathy | Cowgirl |
| Kenny, Shirley Strum | Educator |
| Kibbe, Pauline Rochester (1909 - ?) | Advocate |
| Kidd-Key, Lucy Ann (1839 - 1916) | Educator |
| Kimbell, Velma Fuller (1887 - 1982) | Philanthropist |
| King, Henrietta Chamberlain (1832 - 1925) | In the Gallery | Rancher |
| Kinkaid, Margaret Hunter (1874 - 1951) | Educator |
| Kirby, Helen (1837 - 1921) | Educator |
| Kirk, Lynne Marcum | Health Professional |
| Kirkland, Elithe Hamilton | Author |
| Kirkley, Bertha (1868 - 1949) | Educator |
| Kirkpatrick, Alice Glass (1911 - 1976) | Civic Leader |
| Kleberg, Rosalie Von Roeder (1813 - 1907) | Pioneer |
| Kleberg, Helen Campbell (1902 - 1963) | Philanthropist |
| Knight, Mavis B. | Civic Leader |
| Kohlberg, Olga Bernstein (1864 - 1935) | Activist | Civic Leader | In the Gallery | Philanthropist |
| Kopperl, Isabella Dyer (1835 - 1902) | Philanthropist |
| Kretzschmar, Angelina | Activist |
| Krey, Laura Letitia Smith (1890 - 1985) | Author |
| Kruger, Fania Feldman (1893 - 1977) | Poet |
| Krusen, Ursula M. Leden (1921 - 1973) | Educator | Health Professional |
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| Nance, Berta Hart (1883 - 1958) | Poet |
| Natalicio, Diana | Educator |
| Nation, Carry Amelia Moore (1846 - 1911) | Prohibitionist |
| Neal, Margie | Politician |
| Neff, Myrtle Mainer | First Lady of Texas |
| Negley, Laura Burleson | Politician |
| Neiman, Carrie Marcus (1883 - 1953) | Businesswoman | In the Gallery |
| Nelson, Julia Bullard | Educator |
| Newton, Violette | Author |
| Ney, Elisabet (1833 - 1907) | In the Gallery | Sculptor |
| Nichols, Pansy | Health Professional |
| Niggli, Josefina Maria | Writer |
| Nixon, Joan Lowery | Author |
| Noble, Charlie Mary | Educator |
| Norsworthy, Mary Elizabeth ?Betty? Moroney | Philanthropist |
| Northen, Mary Elizabeth Moody | Businesswoman | Philanthropist |
| Nye, Naomi Shihab | Poet |
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| O'Brien, Esse Forrester (1894 - 1975) | Poet |
| O'Connor, Sandra Day (1930 - Present) | Supreme Court Justice |
| O'Connor, Kathryn Carlisle Stoner (1883 - 1979) | Historian |
| O'Connor, Elizabeth Paschal (1850 - 1931) | Writer |
| O'Daniel, Merle Estelle Butcher | First Lady of Texas |
| O'Hair, Mary McClellan (1869 - 1936) | Educator |
| O'Shea, Elena Zamora (1880 - 1951) | Educator |
| O'docharty, Susanna Dougharty (1804 - 1874) | Pioneer |
| O'keeffe, Georgia Totto (1887 - 1986) | Photographer |
| Oliver-Eakle, Melissa Dora | Businesswoman |
| Olson, Barbara Kay Bracher (1955 - 2001) | |
| Onderdonk, Eleanor Rogers (1884 - 1964) | Painter |
| Ontiveros, Lupe | Actress |
| Oscar, Gussie | Pianist |
| Osterman, Rosanna Dyer | Health Professional |
| Oujesky, Helen Matusevich | Educator |
| Owen, May | Health Professional |
| Owen, Priscilla Richman | Judge |
| Owens, Margaret | Cowgirl |
| Owens, Elizabeth Mcanulty (1827 - 1905) | Pioneer |
| Owens, Claire Myers | Writer |
| O?Donnell, Edith Jones |
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| Quillin, Ellen Dorothy Schulz (1892 - 1970) | Educator |
| Quintanilla, Guadalupe C. | Educator |
| Quintanilla Perez, Selena (1971 - 1995) | In the Gallery | Singer |
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| Urrea, Teresa | Health Professional |
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| Valdes Villalva, Maria Guillermina | Activist |
| Van Hightower, Nikki | Activist |
| Vance, Nina Eloise Whittington | |
| Vidor, Florence Arto | Actress |
| Viele, Teresa Griffin | Writer |
| Villalva, Mar?a Guillermina Valdes | Educator |
| Villanueva, Andrea Castanon | Alamo Survivor |
| Villegas De Magnon, Leonor (1876 - 1955) | Author | Founder | In the Gallery |
| Vincent, Louella Styles | Composer |
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| Ximenes, Josefina L?pez de | Educator |
| Ximenez, Beatrice Valdez (1904 - 1989) |
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| Yeary, Mamie Ann (1876 - 1922) | Historian |
| Young, Mary Sophie (1872 - 1919) | |
| Young, Salome Balli | Rancher |
| Young, Eleanor Anne | Scientist |
| Young, Matilda Jane Fuller (1826 - 1882) | Botanist |
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| Zaffirini, Judith Pappas (1946 - Present) | Senator |
| Zaharias, Mildred Ella (Babe) Didrikson (1911 - 1956) | Athlete | In the Gallery |
| Zavala, Emily West de (1809 - 1882) | Politician |
