Permeal French's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1898

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Permeal French's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1898

1899 and 1900 (possibly two years longer if this was a four year term)

Campaign Title

Permeal French's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1898

Candidate

French, Permeal Jane

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
State

Campaign Date

1898

State/Territory

Region

West

Resources

Dowager of Discipline:The life of Dean of Women Permeal French
Report of the Commissioner of Education, 1899 - 1900, Volume 2 [U.S. Bureau of Education]
Woman's Who's Who of America: A Biographical Dictionary of Contemporary Women of the United State...
Woman's Who's Who of America: A Biographical Dictionary of Contemporary Women of the United State...

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