Winnifred Thomas' Campaign for School Board, 1895

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Winnifred Thomas' Campaign for School Board, 1895

Campaign Title

Winnifred Thomas' Campaign for School Board, 1895

Candidate

Thomas, Winifred

Marital Status

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

American Protective Association

Political Office Type

County
Education

Campaign Date

1895

City/Town

Seattle

State/Territory

Washington State

Region

Resources

Collections of the Kansas State Historical Society, 1911-1912

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