Sarah M. Severance's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1890

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Sarah M. Severance's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1890

Campaign Title

Sarah M. Severance's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1890

Candidate

Severance, Sarah M.

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Campaign Success

No

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
State

Campaign Date

1890

State/Territory

Region

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