Maria S. Porter's Campaign for School Board Member, 1874

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Maria S. Porter's Campaign for School Board Member, 1874

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Maria S. Porter's Campaign for School Board Member, 1874

Candidate

Porter, Maria S.

Marital Status

Married

Political Office - Local

School Committee

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Unknown

Political Office Type

Education
Local

City/Town

Melrose

County

Middlesex

State/Territory

Massachusetts

Region

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

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Porter, Maria S.

Maria S. Porter was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Masschusetts in 1874. Melrose was a friend of author Louisa May Alcott. On her election Alcott wrote to Porter recommending that one of her first actions as a member of the scho...

Maria S. Porter's Campaign for School Board Member, 1874

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