Lydia B. Walton's Campaign for School Director, 1873

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Lydia B. Walton's Campaign for School Director, 1873

Campaign Title

Lydia B. Walton's Campaign for School Director, 1873

Candidate

Walton, Lydia B.

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

School Director

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
Local

Campaign Date

1873

State/Territory

Region

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Resources

A List of Nominations [The Rocky Mountain News (Daily), October 30, 1902]
Colorado Briefs [The Lamar Register, February 4, 1903]

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