Benton County Bicentennial Commission (Or.)

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The Benton County Bicentennial Commission coordinated programs and activities in Benton County to commemorate the American Revolution bicentennnial. Notable activities included restoration of the Philomath College Building (now home of the Benton County Historical Society) and bicentennial themes for the annual Benton County Fair and the Marys Peak Trek. Many bicentennial events were sponsored by the OSU Campus Bicentennnial Committee, including production of a film, Heart of the Valley; a year-long speaker series on the American Revolution; exhibits at the Horner Museum; and participation in the national Bikecentennial '76 event by arranging housing. OSU was designated as an official Bicentennial University under the National Bicentennial College and University Campus program. Sarah J. (Sally) Wilson served as chair of the Commission and as a member of the OSU Campus Bicentennial Committee. Wilson was the University Archivist from 1969 until 1978.

From the description of Benton County Bicentennial Commission records, 1973-1977 (bulk 1974-1976). (Eugene Public Library). WorldCat record id: 212909507

The Benton County Bicentennial Commission coordinated programs and activities in Benton County to commemorate the American Revolution bicentennnial. Notable activities included restoration of the Philomath College Building (now home of the Benton County Historical Society) and bicentennial themes for the annual Benton County Fair and the Marys Peak Trek. Many bicentennial events were sponsored by the OSU Campus Bicentennnial Committee, including production of a film, Heart of the Valley ; a year-long speaker series on the American Revolution; exhibits at the Horner Museum; and participation in the national Bikecentennial '76 event by arranging housing. OSU was designated as an official Bicentennial University under the National Bicentennial College and University Campus program.

Sarah J. (Sally) Wilson served as chair of the Commission and as a member of the OSU Campus Bicentennial Committee. Wilson was the University Archivist from 1969 until 1978.

From the guide to the Benton County Bicentennial Commission Records, 1973-1977, 1974-1976, (Oregon State University Libraries)

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creatorOf Benton County Bicentennial Commission (Or.). Benton County Bicentennial Commission records, 1973-1977 (bulk 1974-1976). Oregon State University Libraries
creatorOf Benton County Bicentennial Commission Records, 1973-1977, 1974-1976 Oregon State University Libraries University Archives
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associatedWith American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. corporateBody
associatedWith American Revolution Bicentennial Commission (Or.) corporateBody
associatedWith Bikecentennial, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Horner Museum. corporateBody
associatedWith Horner Museum. corporateBody
associatedWith Northwest Trailblazers. corporateBody
associatedWith Oregon State University corporateBody
associatedWith Wilson, Sarah J. 1924-1978. person
associatedWith Wilson, Sarah J. (Sarah Jackman), 1924-1978 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Oregon
Benton County (Or.)
United States
Benton County (Or.)
Oregon
Corvallis (Or.)
Corvallis (Or.)
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American Revolution Bicentennial, 1776-1976
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976
City and town life
Universities and colleges
Corvallis
Cycling
Cycling
Oregon
Women
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Active 1977

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