Mary Page Wright's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1874

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Mary Page Wright's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1874

Campaign Title

Mary Page Wright's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1874

Candidate

Wright, Mary Page

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

County Superintendent of Schools

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

County
Education

County

Coffey County

State/Territory

Region

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