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Angennette J. Peavey's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction and ex-offico state librarian, 1894
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Angennette J. Peavey's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction and ex-offico state librarian, 1894
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Campaigns
1895 and 1896
Campaign Title
Angennette J. Peavey's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction and ex-offico state librarian, 1894
Candidate
Peavey, Angenette J.
Marital Status
Unknown
Political Office - Local
State Superintendent of Public Instruction and ex-offico state librarian
Campaign Success
Yes
Political Party During Campaign
Republican
Political Office Type
Education
State
Campaign Date
1894
State/Territory
Colorado
Region
West
Resources
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