Kate Gannett Wells' Campaign for School Committee, 1874

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Kate Gannett Wells' Campaign for School Committee, 1874

Campaign Title

Kate Gannett Wells' Campaign for School Committee, 1874

Candidate

Wells, Kate Gannett

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

School Committee

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
Local

City/Town

Boston

State/Territory

Region

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

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