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Florence Elinor Watson's Campaign for University Trustee, 1912
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Florence Elinor Watson's Campaign for University Trustee, 1912
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Campaign Title
Florence Elinor Watson's Campaign for University Trustee, 1912
Candidate
Watson, Florence Elinor
Marital Status
Unknown
Political Office - Local
University Trustee
Campaign Success
Yes
Political Party During Campaign
Democratic
Political Office Type
Education
State
Campaign Date
1912
State/Territory
Illinois
Region
Mid-West
Resources
Report of the Commissioner of Education for 1898
Report of the Commissioner of Education for 1898
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