Ames American Revolution Bicentennial Commission.

Hide Profile

The Ames Foundation, created in May 1975 for educational and charitable purposes, headed the Ames American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. The bicentennial celebration was held in the summer of 1976, and was held in various cities all over the state of Iowa, but planning for the event started in 1974. Events included concerts, speakers, several county fairs and festivals, tours, flag ceremonies, and themed events such as the Pioneer Farm Days.

From the description of Records, 1974-1976. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 655849893

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Ames American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Records, 1974-1976. Iowa State University, Parks Library
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Ames Foundation. corporateBody
associatedWith Iowa State University corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Iowa--Ames
Ames (Iowa)
Subject
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976
Quilts
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1974

Active 1976

Related Descriptions
Information

Permalink: http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w65b5xtn

Ark ID: w65b5xtn

SNAC ID: 12831416