L. Clare Davis' Campaign for School Board, 1897

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L. Clare Davis' Campaign for School Board, 1897

Campaign Title

L. Clare Davis' Campaign for School Board, 1897

Candidate

Davis, L. Clare

Marital Status

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Democratic
Republican

Political Office Type

City/Town

Stockton

County

San Joaquin

State/Territory

Region

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