Louisa S. Jurist's Campaign for School Committee, 1909

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Louisa S. Jurist's Campaign for School Committee, 1909

04/00/1909 to 00/00/1912

Campaign Title

Louisa S. Jurist's Campaign for School Committee, 1909

Candidate

Jurist, Louisa S.

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

School Committee Member

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
Local

Campaign Date

1909

City/Town

Philadelphia

County

Philadelphia

State/Territory

Region

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Resources

Women School Directors [Civic Club Bulletin, April 1909]

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