Harriet W. Sewall's Campaign for School Board Member, 1874

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Harriet W. Sewall's Campaign for School Board Member, 1874

Campaign Title

Harriet W. Sewall's Campaign for School Board Member, 1874

Candidate

Sewall, Harriet W.

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

School Board Member

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
Local

Campaign Date

1874

State/Territory

Region

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Resources

"Taking the Initiatory"
History of woman suffrage, Vol III
History of woman suffrage, Vol III
Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy, Vol 29
Report of Committee of George School
Story of a woman's municipal campaign by the Civic club for school reform in the seventh ward of ...

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