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Mrs. Elvira Watkins' Campaign for City Council, 1899
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Mrs. Elvira Watkins' Campaign for City Council, 1899
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Campaign Title
Mrs. Elvira Watkins' Campaign for City Council, 1899
Candidate
Watkins, Elvira
Marital Status
Married
Political Office - Local
City Council
Campaign Success
Yes
Political Party During Campaign
Unknown
Political Office Type
Local
Campaign Date
1899
State/Territory
Kansas
Region
Mid-West
Resources
Collections of the Kansas State Historical Society, 1911-1912
Collections of the Kansas State Historical Society, 1911-1912
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In 1899 Elvira Watkins was elected to the Beattie, Marshall County (Kansas) city council. The mayor, city clerk, and other council members elected this year were all women. In its August 13, 1899 article, "Women Rule in Kansas," the New ...
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