Lillie B. Mahan's Campaign for County Superintendent, 1889

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Lillie B. Mahan's Campaign for County Superintendent, 1889

Campaign Title

Lillie B. Mahan's Campaign for County Superintendent, 1889

Candidate

Mahan, Lillie B.

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Campaign Success

Yes

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Political Office Type

County
Education

County

Lee

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