Women Herring Crew at LaTouche. Photo courtesy of the Cordova Historical Society

Since 1987 March has been Women’s History Month. This month the Cordova Times celebrates and recognizes all the strong, empowered women from our community: the innovators, scientists, biologists, musicians, artists, fisherwomen, CEO’s, teachers, doctors, nurses, pilots, businesses owners, mothers, and more.

A nurse serving at Middleton Island, 79 and a half miles away from coastal Cordova. Photo courtesy of the Cordova Historical Society.
Helen Grindle, cannery worker and mother of our own Ira Grindle. Photo courtesy of the Cordova Historical Society.
Horse Creek Mary. Born of an Ahtna mother and Russian father, Mary was known for mushing 150 miles to Valdez. Photo courtesy of the Cordova Historical Society.
Mary Boyle was a school teacher in Cordova. Photo courtesy of the Cordova Historical Society.
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