Amelia Anne Allen's Campaign for School Board Member, 1892

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Amelia Anne Allen's Campaign for School Board Member, 1892

Campaign Title

Amelia Anne Allen's Campaign for School Board Member, 1892

Candidate

Allen, Amelia Anne

Marital Status

Campaign Success

No

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
Local

Campaign Date

1892

City/Town

Saline

State/Territory

Region

Resources

Allen, Amelia Ann Tapscott,(1864 - 1911)
City Election [Saline County Journal, February 25, 1892]
Noted Negro Women: Their Triumphs and Activities

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