Walking in Two Worlds: Mixed-blood Indian Women Seeking Their Path

Clarke, Helen Piotopowaka

Helen Piotopowaka Clarke, a Republican, was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Lewis and Clark County, Montana in 1882. Clarke was probably the first woman of Native American descent to gained elected office in Montana. She served in the office for three terms, and lost her fourth campaign.

Hester M. Smith's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1884

Hester M. Smith's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1886

Helen Piotopowaka Clarke's Campaign for County Superintendent of Common Schools, 1882

Jennie E. Whinnery's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1882