Abigail Williams May's Campaign for School Committee Member, 1878

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Abigail Williams May's Campaign for School Committee Member, 1878

Campaign Title

Abigail Williams May's Campaign for School Committee Member, 1878

Candidate

May, Abigail Williams

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

School Committee Member

Campaign Success

No

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
Local

Campaign Date

1878

State/Territory

Region

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

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