Women on Boston School Committee [Woman's Journal, December 19, 1874]

Lucy F. Brigham's Campaign for School Committee, 1874

Seymour, Almira

Almira Seymour was nominated by the Republican party of Ward 10 for a seat on the Boston School Committee in 1874. She lost the nomination by 18 votes. Seymour was a well regarded teacher in Boston. She was also known for work as a abol…

Brigham, Lucy F.

Lucy F. Brigham was the Democratic party candidate for the Boston School Committee from Ward 14 in 1874. She was one of the candidates in the second set of women vying for seats on the Committee.

Mary Settle Sharpe's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1920