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Mary A. Peck's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1871

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Mary A. Peck's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1871
Campaign Title
Mary A. Peck's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1871
Candidate
Peck, Mary A. 
Marital Status
Married 
Campaign Success
Yes 
Political Party During Campaign
Unknown 
Political Office Type
County 
Education 
Campaign Date
1871
County
Wapello
State/Territory
Iowa 
Region
Mid-West 
Resources
History of Monona County, Iowa 
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