Notes and Events: Politics - Women Holding Office

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Notes and Events: Politics - Women Holding Office
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Kausrud, Mrs. E. B.
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Mrs. E. B. Kausrud was the first woman elected to the School Board in Bandon, Oregon. She was chosen by a large majority over her male opponent. Kausrud was elected sometime before 1914.
Morrison, Mary
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Hebschle, Charlotte
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Herring, Mrs. F. E.
Herring, Mrs. F. E.
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Menton, Mrs. John A. C.
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Before 1914 Mrs. John A. C. Menton was elected to the Flint, Michigan school board.
Riordan, Ann
Riordan, Ann
Ann Riordan was elected, before 1913, as a Columbus, Ohio school board member.
Maley, Rose A. Bird
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Kale, Dora
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Pietz, Mrs. Charles P.
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Mrs. Charles P. Pietz was elected to the New York City school board before 1914.