Margaret Chalfant's Campaign for School Board, 1895

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Margaret Chalfant's Campaign for School Board, 1895

circa 00/00/1895

Campaign Title

Margaret Chalfant's Campaign for School Board, 1895

Candidate

Chalfant, Margaret

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

School Board Member

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
Local

Campaign Date

1895

City/Town

Bellefontaine

County

Logan

State/Territory

Ohio

Region

Resources

"Emancipated Woman Enters Politics Actively"
"Emancipated Woman Enters Politics Actively"

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