Emma Lee Harrison's Campaign for Town Council, 1920

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Emma Lee Harrison's Campaign for Town Council, 1920

Campaign Title

Emma Lee Harrison's Campaign for Town Council, 1920

Candidate

Harrison, Emma Lee Byrns

Marital Status

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

City/Town

Jewett

County

Leon

State/Territory

Region

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Harrison, Emma Lee Byrns

Harrison, Emma Lee Byrns

In April of 1920 Emma L. Harrison was one of five women elected to the town council and Mayor's office of Jewett, Leon County, Texas. The all-woman government served until 1922.