Summary Information
Eau Claire Area American Revolution Bicentennial Committee Scrapbook
1975-1976
- Eau Claire Area American Revolution Bicentennial
Committee (Eau Claire, Wis.)
University Historical Collection 287
1.6 linear feet (1 flat box)
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, McIntyre Library, Special
Collections & Archives
UW-Eau Claire McIntyre Library / Eau Claire Area Research Ctr. (Map)A3/2c
Scrapbook of clippings, correspondence, and programs
relating to Eau Claire area celebrations and observances of the American Revolution
Bicentennial in 1976.
English
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Biography/History
The bicentennial of the American Revolution in 1976 provided occasion for Americans
to reflect upon the significance of their personal and collective pasts. The federal
government encouraged community observations of the bicentennial and provided grants
and other assistance to facilitate local celebrations.
The Eau Claire Area American Revolution Bicentennial Committee was created in 1975
for the sole purpose of organizing and coordinating events to celebrate the
bicentennial. The Committee created three program committees (Heritage, Horizon, and
Festival) and planned a wide variety of events throughout the 1976 calendar year.
These included historic reenactments, lectures, concerts, town meetings, a
rededication of Putnam Park and a dedication of the old city hall bell, and special
events at the annual Sawdust City Days.
Scope and Content Note
The scrapbook consists primarily of local newspaper clippings detailing the planning
of bicentennial activities, the activities themselves, and public reactions to the
activities. Among the clippings are select committee correspondence and
organizational records, programs and ephemera from bicentennial events, and
transcripts of speeches delivered at bicentennial observations.
Administrative/Restriction Information
Collection is open to the public.
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright not
owned by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Donated to Special Collections & Archives, University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire prior to March 2006 (accession 06-128).
Eau Claire Area American Revolution Bicentennial Committee Scrapbook, 1975-1976.
UHC 287. Special Collections & Archives. McIntyre Library. University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Eau Claire, WI.
Processed by Colleen McFarland in June 2006.
Single item.
Search Terms
- Eau Claire Area American Revolution Bicentennial Committee
(Eau Claire, Wis.)
- United States--Centennial celebrations, etc.
- Eau Claire (Wis.)--History
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