Elizabeth Baer's Campaign for U. S. House of Representatives, 1916

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Elizabeth Baer's Campaign for U. S. House of Representatives, 1916

Campaign Title

Elizabeth Baer's Campaign for U. S. House of Representatives, 1916

Candidate

Baer, Dr. Elizabeth

Marital Status

Campaign Success

No

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Legislative
National

Campaign Date

1916

State/Territory

Region

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Resources

Claiming Her Place in Congress: Women from American Political Families as Legislators

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