Florence Elinor Watson's Campaign for University Trustee, 1912

Burrell, Florence Elinor Watson

Florence Elinor Watson Burrell served as a State University Trustee in Illinois, 1913-1919.

Watson, Florence Elinor

In 1912 Florence Watson ran as a Democratic Party candidate and was elected as a University of Illinois Trustee. She polled 399,803 votes (11.78%) in a fiercely fought election among candidates from many parties for three positions. Anothe…