Bicentennial Commission of Florida
Variant namesThe Bicentennial Commission of Florida was created in 1970 (Ch. 70-212, Laws) as a part the Dept. of Commerce. The Commission planned and developed Florida's participation in the commemoration of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence; identified sites in Florida for Bicentennial observance; and cooperated with the Miami Bicentennial Committee in planning an international exposition. The Commission was under the direction of the American Revolution Bicentennial Association, which provided funds and guidelines for state distribution to local Bicentennial committees. The Commission was dissolved in 1977 (Ch. 77-203, Laws).
From the description of Minutes, 1970-1977. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413203
From the description of County project files, 1970-1977. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32414101
From the description of Administrative files, 1972-1977. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413410
From the description of Florida Bicentennial Trail project files, 1972-1976. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413699
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| referencedIn | Coker, William S. William S. Coker papers on Panton, Leslie and Company and John Forbes and Company, 1775-1821. | Florida State University | |
| creatorOf | Bicentennial Commission of Florida. County project files, 1970-1977. | Florida State Archive | |
| creatorOf | Bicentennial Commission of Florida. Minutes, 1970-1977. | Florida State Archive | |
| creatorOf | Bicentennial Commission of Florida. Florida Bicentennial Trail project files, 1972-1976. | Florida State Archive | |
| creatorOf | Bicentennial Commission of Florida. Administrative files, 1972-1977. | Florida State Archive |
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| American Revolution Bicentennial, 1776-1976 |
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Active 1970
Active 1977
