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Josephine Corliss Preston's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1911
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Josephine Corliss Preston's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1911
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Campaign Title
Josephine Corliss Preston's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1911
Candidate
Preston, Josephine Corliss
Marital Status
Divorced
Political Office - Local
County Superintendent of Schools
Campaign Success
Unknown
Political Party During Campaign
Republican
Political Office Type
County
Education
Campaign Date
1911
State/Territory
Washington State
Region
Pacific
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