Katherine Duer MacKay's Campaign for School Board, 1905

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Katherine Duer MacKay's Campaign for School Board, 1905

Campaign Title

Katherine Duer MacKay's Campaign for School Board, 1905

Candidate

MacKay, Katherine Duer

Marital Status

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
Local

City/Town

Roslyn

County

Nassau

State/Territory

Region

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

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