Records, 1972-1977

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Records, 1972-1977

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Correspondence, programs, financial records, printed material, clippings, reports and minutes. The collection documents the far reaching operations of the I.B.C. and the accomplishments of the local commissions.

95.08 linear ft. (90 boxes)

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7122105

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Illinois Bicentennial Commission

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The Illinois Bicentennial Commission was in existence from July 1972 to March 1977. Formed to provide support and services to local and county bicentennial commissions to celebrate the nation's 200th birthday, the state commission operated out of three regional offices: Northern (which was also the head office); Central; and Southern. The I.B.C. allocated state and federal grant funds to local organizations and oversaw statewide programs. From the description...

American revolution bicentennial administration

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Administration created by the U.S. Congress to plan and aid in the observance of the 200th anniversary of the U.S. John W. Warner became the administrator. The organization resolved to republish the 100 greatest masterpieces of American literature as a tribute to the country's development. From the description of Records, 1976-1977. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 38991440 Established by Congress in 1973 to direct the overall planning of the nation's 200th ann...