Wood, R. Coke (Richard Coke)

Historian, educator. Taught at University of the Pacific, Stockton, Calif. (1950-76). Appointed to American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of California by Governor Ronald Reagan (1970). The Commission was created to assist, sponsor, and promote statewide and local celebrations, exhibitions, and publications in commemoration of the American Revolution Bicentennial. In its plan the ARBCC sought to emphasis California's unique heritage. Projects included such diverse activities as a reenactment of DeAnza's expedition from Mexico to San Francisco Bay (1775-1776) and the statewide planting of redwood trees.

From the description of American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of California papers, 1968-1976. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 33066998

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