Sound recordings and visual materials, 1961-1976 (bulk 1973-1976).

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Sound recordings and visual materials, 1961-1976 (bulk 1973-1976).

The Revolutionary War Bicentennial Commission (or Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission) was established in 1964 to plan the observance by Massachusetts of the bicentennial of the historic events preceding the Revolutionary War. As such it helped to prepare, arrange, and coordinate bicentennial events throughout the state. Sound recordings and visual materials were created to promote and raise funds for events, prepare communities, and document events of the celebration.

2.65 cubic ft. (photographs, ca. 200 slides, 7 sound cassettes, 38 sound tape reels, and 1 videocassette in 1 record center carton and 4 doc. boxes)

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Revolutionary War Bicentennial Commission

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Resolves 1964, c 71 established a special commission to plan the observance by Massachusetts of the bicentennial of the historic events preceding the Revolutionary War. The commission consisted of the governor, ex officio, three members of the Senate, five members of the House of Representatives, the state secretary or designee, the adjutant general or designee, and twenty persons appointed by the governor, and was to file its final annual report in 1975. Resolves 1965, c 49 increased membership...