American Revolution Bicentennial Commission Executive Director's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B1634
Summary
In addition to general correspondence and memorandums, this series includes articles, histories, publications, illustrations, and background material about New York and the American Revolution; publications from other state bicentennial agencies; commission members biographies; grant proposals; press releases; contracts; financial information; speeches; photographs and slides of reenactments, historic sites, and commission activities; essays; meeting minutes; committee information; and audio tapes.
Creator
New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission local bicentennial organization and activities files
Series Number
B1635
Summary
These files document the activities, celebrations, and projects of local commissions, schools, universities, and colleges held in observance of the bicentennials of the American Revolution and of New York statehood. Records consist largely of correspondence and applications, submitted by local commissions and college organizations, requesting designation of official "Bicentennial Communities" or "Bicentennial Campuses." Also included are press clippings; local histories; reports; and materials describing local celebrations and activities.
Creator
New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission annual reports
Series Number
B1630
Summary
This series consists of annual reports produced by the New York State Revolution Bicentennial Commission in connection with its efforts to promote bicentennial celebrations of the state's role in the American Revolution and the creation of the state's first constitution. Each report contains photographs, brief accounts of commission sponsored events, recently released commission publications, staff changes, financial information, and future activities and events anticipated by the commission.
Creator
New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
General files relating to observances of the 150th anniversary of the American Revolution and other events
Series Number
13912
Summary
This series contains correspondence, ephemera, reports, newspaper articles, questionnaires, and financial records of statewide observances related to the 150th anniversary of the American Revolution and Sullivan-Clinton Campaign of 1779. Other historical observances documented include the Albany Tercentenary; Battle of Plattsburgh Centennial; Battle of Sodus Point Memorial Dedication; Cooperstown Baseball Centennial; and Thaddeus Kosciuszko Memorial Dedication.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
American Revolution Bicentennial Commission publications and motion picture files
Series Number
B1633
Summary
This series consists of material related to the production of publications, television programs, and motion picture films by the New York American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Records include subject and correspondence files of Dr. William A. Polf, director of publications, and Thomas E. Felt, director of film production; draft film scripts and comments; photographs, slides, and negatives; budgetary material; draft articles and publication manuscripts; motion picture films; audio tapes; and copies of publications produced by the commission.
Creator
New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.