Janet Geary's Campaign for School Board, 1895

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Janet Geary's Campaign for School Board, 1895

Campaign Title

Janet Geary's Campaign for School Board, 1895

Candidate

Geary, Janet McNab

Marital Status

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
Local

City/Town

Santa Rosa

County

Sonoma

State/Territory

Region

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