American Revolution Bicentennial Administration records, 1976-1977

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Summary

Creator:
American Revolution Bicentennial Administration
Abstract:
The American Revolution Bicentennial Administrstion was created by Congress in 1974 to encourage and coordinate local events commemorating the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Collection includes copies of ARBA administrative materials.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.10197

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains copies of ARBA administration papers including administration correspondence, advisory board files, N.C. Travelling Speakers History Courses information, and nomination forms. Originals of these are in the National Archives. Also included are the one hundred volumes chosen. The questionnaires asking for title nominations went to leading universities in each state and the U.S. territories. Then an advisory board of authorities, headed by Carlos Baker of Princeton, chose from these nominations the 100 titles to be newly printed. The books chosen span the entire period of American history; each one was individually redesigned, leather bound and tooled in gold. Many were newly illustrated by leading artists. Each work has notes from the editors such as pictures and information about the author, the work and its importance in American history. Part of the Jay B. Hubbell Center for American Literary Historiography.

Biographical / historical:

The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration (ARBA) was created by Congress in 1974 to encourage and coordinate local celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of the Revolutionary War. The Administration was charged with composing a master calendar that accounted for all local, state, and national events observing the bicentennial, providing event guidelines and information regarding the historical aspects of the events, and licensing bicentennial products and distributing commemorative medals and other items. ARBA served as a resource to provide for independent projects, contests, and programming related to the bicentennial.

Acquisition information:
The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration Records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a transfer in 1998.
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Processed by: Rubenstein Library Staff

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Subjects:
American literature -- 20th century
American literature -- 19th century
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976
Names:
Jay B. Hubbell Center for American Literary Historiography
American Revolution Bicentennial Administration
Baker, Carlos

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