Josephine Corliss Preston's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1917

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Josephine Corliss Preston's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1917

Campaign Title

Josephine Corliss Preston's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1917

Candidate

Preston, Josephine Corliss

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
State

Campaign Date

1917

State/Territory

Washington State

Region

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