American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976 Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-130

Scope and Contents

Local, state, and national-level promotional materials and publications from the American Revolution Bicentennial in 1976. Prominent newsletters in the collection include Norfolk Bicentennial News (1975-1976), Virginia Bicentennial Newsletter (1971-1977), and Bicentennial Times (1974-1976). The collection also includes kits of promotional materials compiled by The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission for the City of Norfolk. Finally, there are clippings documenting the activities, celebrations, and history of the bicentennial, particularly in Norfolk and Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Dates

created: 1955, 1970-1981, 1984
Other: Majority of material found in 1975-1976
Other: Date acquired: 06/00/1975

Creator

Norfolk Public Library (Va.) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Full Extent

4.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

Arranged by record type.

Source of Acquisition

Various

Method of Acquisition

Eleanor Capin, The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission for the City of Norfolk, Daughters of the American Revolution (Great Bridge Chapter), Norfolk Public Library staff, American Heritage Society, Governor Godwin. The clippings were likely compiled by Norfolk Public Library staff. Mrs. Wingo, Great Bridge Chapter, DAR, donated Official Master Register of Bicentennial Activities and duplicate copies of bicentennial newsletter in June 1975. American Heritage Society donated 1976 Bicentennial Desk Calendar in October 1975. Book, Celebration of the Bicentennial in Virginia, Mills E. Godwin, Jr. donated by the governor on January 27, 1977.