Lucretia Peabody Hale's Campaign for Schoool Committee, 1875

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Lucretia Peabody Hale's Campaign for Schoool Committee, 1875

Campaign Title

Lucretia Peabody Hale's Campaign for Schoool Committee, 1875

Candidate

Hale, Lucretia Peabody

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

Schoool Committee

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
Local

Campaign Date

1875

State/Territory

Region

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

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