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Clara Sheldon's Campaign for City Clerk, 1896
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Campaign Title
Clara Sheldon's Campaign for City Clerk, 1896
Candidate
Sheldon, Clara
Marital Status
Married
Political Office - Local
City Clerk
Campaign Success
Yes
Political Party During Campaign
Prohibition
Political Office Type
Local
State/Territory
Kansas
Region
Mid-West
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