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Emma Fox's Campaign for School Board, 1893
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Emma Fox's Campaign for School Board, 1893
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Campaign Title
Emma Fox's Campaign for School Board, 1893
Candidate
Emma Fox
Marital Status
Married
Political Office - Local
School Board
Campaign Success
Yes
Political Party During Campaign
Unknown
Political Office Type
Education
Local
Campaign Date
1893
City/Town
Detroit
County
Wayne
State/Territory
Michigan
Region
Mid-West
Resources
Women in American Politics: History and Milestones
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Emma Fox was the second woman elected to the Detroit School Board. A grassroots campaign of women voters elected to the office in 1893. Fox's chief supporters were Carrie Oostdyck and Harriot Trix, both of whom had supported improved schoo…
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