Homecoming '86, 1984-1985.

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Homecoming '86, 1984-1985.

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Homecoming '86 was planned by Governor Lamar Alexander to emphasize Tennessee culture and heritage. Collection consists of records highlighting homecoming activities in the various communities throughout the state, including newspaper clippings, community committment forms for events, photographs and video tapes of events, and office files of the office.

10 Microfilm reels ; 16 mm.

Tennessee State Library & Archives, TSLA

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SNAC Resource ID: 7942979

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