Bessie Baird's Campaign for State House of Representatives or Assembly, 1916

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Bessie Baird's Campaign for State House of Representatives or Assembly, 1916

Campaign Title

Bessie Baird's Campaign for State House of Representatives or Assembly, 1916

Candidate

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

State House of Representatives or Assembly

Campaign Success

No

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Legislative
State

Campaign Date

1916

State/Territory

Region

Resources

Oregon Women Candidates for Statewide Office 1914-1920 (Including Esther Pohl Lovejoy)
Socialist Bulletin

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