San Antonio Bicentennial Committee Records, 1971-1977
1971-1977
3 ft.
Records document the activities of the San Antonio Bicentennial Committee Records between 1971-1977.
2008-25
English
Administrative HistoryThe United States celebrated its 200th anniversary, its Bicentennial, on July 4, 1976. As part of the celebration, committees were set up at national, state, and municipal levels to plan Bicentennial celebration events across the country.
These are the records created by the San Antonio Bicentennial Committee.
Scope and Content
The collection provides an overview of Bicentennial activities in the city of San Antonio during 1975 and 1976.
Arrangement of the Papers
I. Subject files
II. Special events and activities
III. Subcommittees
Preferred Citation
[Box #, Folder title], San Antonio Bicentennial Committee Records, 1971-1977, San Antonio Municipal Archives.
Unrestricted access.
Index Terms
Organizations
Bicentennial Committee (San Antonio Tex.).
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976—San Antonio (Tex.).
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976. United States – Centennial celebrations, etcUnited States – History – Revolution, 1775-1783.
Places
San Antonio (Tex.).
Processing Information
This collection was processed with financial assistance from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Subject files1American Revolution Bicentennial Administration (ARBA)1Advisory Committee, 19751Bicentennial Ethnic Racial Council (BERC), 1975-19761Correspondence,undated1Dallas office, 1975-19761Washington, D.C. office, 1974-1976 1Graphics manual,undated1American Revolution Bicentennial Commission1Report to the President,undated1American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas1The American Revolution Bicentennial in Texas brochures,undated1San Antonio Bicentennial Committee1Correspondence119741January-June, 19751July-December, 19751 19761Bicentennial calendar, 19761Bicentennial commemoratives and collectables catalog, 1976 1Bicentennial Information Network (BINET), 1975-19761Board of directors, memos, minutes of meetings, 19751Certificates of appreciation, 19761Downtown San Antonio Historic Walking Tour booklet, 1975-
1976
1Fiesta San Antonio brochure, 1975-19761Minutes of general meetings, 19751Report to the city on activities for 1976-1977,19771Newsletters1Bicentennial Times1Vol. 1, 19741Vol. 2, 19751Vol. 3, 1976 1USA 200, 1972-1976 1Miscellaneous titles, 19761Newspaper articles, 1971-19771Press releases, 19751Photographs,undated1San Antonio in the 18th Century, 197611776movie premiere,19721Correspondence,undated1Ticket reservations ,undated1Newspaper articles and printed materials,
undated1American Independence Week,undatedSpecial events and activities1Budget for events, 1976 1Arts and crafts fairs, 1975-19761Balloon race, June 27, 1976 1Bike races, July 4, 1975, 19761Correspondence,undated1Photographs, 19741Canoe races, 1Great Uncle Sam Canoe Race, June 30, 1974 1San Antonio 200 Mile Canoe Race, July 3, 1976 1Talent shows,1974-1976 1Uncle Sam essay contest, 1974
1Uncle Sam poster contest, July 4, 1974 1Mayoral proclamation, 1976 1Newspaper articles, 1974-19761Press releases,1974-19762American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas Festival
USA,
undated2Tour of Guatemala, 2Correspondence,19732Newspaper articles,19732Guatemalan delegation visit to San Antonio2 Correspondence,19742Photographs, 19742Expo ’74, World’s Fair, Spokane, WA information kit, 1974 2Deirdre Stanforth reception,November 15, 1974 2Bob Hope Show, March 20, 19752Pleasanton Ranch Tour, May 24, 19752Tricentennial- 300th Anniversary of Bosque-Larios Expedition, First
Mass in Texas, Mission San Jose,
May 28, 1975 2Freedom Fiesta pre-Bicentennial gala, June 17, 19752Ben Franklin, Citizen,one-man show, October 17, 19752Military band party, October 28, 19752Alsatian delegation visit to Castroville and San Antonio, November
5-11, 1975
2Texas State Historical Theater groundbreaking, Mission San
Jose,
December 9, 19752Freedom Arts and Crafts Fair, December 11-13, 19752American Freedom Train Art Show, February 11-14, 1976 2Armed Forces Bicentennial Caravan, March 5, 1976 2Dawn of Freedom,multi-media production,March 23-27, 1976 2President Ford’s visit to San Antonio, April 9, 19762BMI-Carl Haverlin Bicentennial Exhibit of American Papers, April
12, 1976
2U.S. Armed Forces Bicentennial Band Concert, April 20, 1976 2Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and Silent Drill Team program, April
22, 1976
2UTSA Chamber Chorale Concert, April 25, 1976 2Texas Dayin Philadelphia, Freedom Folksingers trip, May 22, 19762San Antonio, Mirror of the Past, Window to the Future, photograph exhibit, UT Health Science Center, May 30-June 26,
1976
2John Warner visit to San Antonio, July 22-23, 1976 2Sweet Flower Mound Land,historical musical play, August 14-15,
1976
2Freedom Arts and Crafts Fair, September 11-12, 1976 2Canary Islanders delegation visit to San Antonio, September 17-20,
1976
2200 Years of American Prints in San Antonio Collections,art
exhibit, UT Health Science Center,
September 26-October 24, 19762U.S. Marine Band concert, October 5, 19762Italian-American Bicentennial Celebration, October 8-10, 1976 2Spanish Ballet, October 17, 19762Freedom Arts and Crafts Fair,October 30-31, 19762Calder Art Plane visit to San Antonio, December 5, 197622Freedom Flame Fountain dedication, Landmark Building, December
15, 1976
Subcommittees2Arts Committee2 Roster ,undated2Correspondence, 1972-19752Meetings, notices, and minutes, 1975-19762Photographs,undated2Business and Professional Organizations Committee, 19742Calendar of Events Committee2Roster, undated2Correspondence, 1973-19762Rejected applications, 1974-19762Bicentennial calendar, 1976 2Brochures, 1975-1976 2Lists of events, 19762Photographs, 19762Community Involvement Committee2Roster, undated2Correspondence, 1974-19752Printed materials, 1974 2 Photograph,undated2 Idea sessions, 2Correspondence, 1974-19752Downtown, 1974-19752 Eastside, 1974-19753Northside ,1974-19753Southside ,1974-19753Westside,1974-19753Newspaper articles, newsletters, and press releases ,1974-19753Heritage ‘76Committee3Correspondence, 1972-19763Committee report, May 28, 1974 3History, DAR guidelines, SAR Texas ancestors,undated3Meetings, 1973-19753Mexican market project, 1973-1974 3Planning manuals for community anniversary celebrations, undated3Articles and publicity, 1973-1976 3International Affairs Committee3Rosters ,undated3Correspondence, 1974-1976 3Meetings, notices, and minutes, 1973 3Photographs,undated3Foreign participation, 3China, Central America,1973-19763 France, Germany, Great Britain,1973-19763Ireland, Israel, Italy,1973-19763 Japan, Korea, Mexico,1973-19763Mexico ,1973-19763 Philippines, Poland,1973-19763Spain,1973-19763Plans and Programs Committee [later the Ways and
Means], 1974 3Public Relations Committee, 1974-19763School Involvement and School Activities Committee3Roster,undated3 American freedom train, 1976 3DRT pilgrimage to the Alamo, 1976 3 Archdiocese of San Antonio, 19763Public school districts correspondence3Alamo Heights,19763 East Central,19763Edgewood,19763Fort Sam Houston,19763Harlandale [America: The First 200 years],19763North East,19763San Antonio,19763 South San Antonio ,19763Southside,19763Traveling Smithsonian Bicentennial exhibit,19763Speaker’s Bureau Committee, 1973-1974 3Sports Committee, 1973-19763Ways and Means Committee3Statement of purpose, guidelines, organization, 1974 3Correspondence [re: grant funding],undated3American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas, 1973-1976 3Texas Commission on the Arts and Humanities, 1974-1977 3Various private foundations, 1973-1976 3 National Endowment for the Arts project grant application,undated3Meetings, 1974-19753Photographs ,undated3Winds of FreedomCommittee [local original bicentennial
play]
3Correspondence31973-1975 3January-May, 19763June-August, 19763Audition information and applications,undated3Budget/financial statements,undated3Contracts3 General,undated3 City of San Antonio,undated3 Fact sheets ,undated3Gala Premiere at Mission San Jose, July 2, 1976 3Meetings, 1975-1976 3Press releases ,undated3Rehearsal schedules ,undated3 Scripts,undated3 Special performances ,undated3 Ticket outlet reports,
undated3Printed materials,undated3Newspaper articles/publicity,undated3Photographs/slides,undated3Tape recording [5” reel- to-reel],undated