TABLE OF CONTENTS
Administrative History
Scope and Content
Arrangement of the Papers
Restrictions
Index Terms
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Subject files
Special events and activities
Subcommittees
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San Antonio Bicentennial Committee Records, 1971-1977 (b. 1974-1976)
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San Antonio Bicentennial Committee Records, 1971-1977 |
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1971-1977 |
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Abstract: |
Records document the activities of the San Antonio Bicentennial Committee Records between 1971-1977. |
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Identification: |
2008-25 |
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Quantity: |
3 ft. |
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Language: |
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The 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.
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The collection provides an overview of Bicentennial activities in the city of San Antonio during 1975 and 1976.
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Arrangement of the Papers |
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II. Special events and activities |
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III. Subcommittees |
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Unrestricted access.
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Organizations |
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Bicentennial Committee (San Antonio Tex.). |
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Subjects |
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American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976—San Antonio (Tex.). |
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American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976. |
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United States – Centennial celebrations, etc |
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United States – History – Revolution, 1775-1783. |
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Places |
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San Antonio (Tex.). |
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[Box #, Folder title], San Antonio Bicentennial Committee Records, 1971-1977, San Antonio Municipal Archives.
This collection was processed with financial assistance from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
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American Revolution Bicentennial Administration (ARBA) |
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Advisory Committee, 1975 |
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Bicentennial Ethnic Racial Council (BERC), 1975-1976 |
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Correspondence, undated |
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Dallas office, 1975-1976 |
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Washington, D.C. office, 1974-1976 |
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Graphics manual, undated |
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American Revolution Bicentennial Commission |
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Report to the President, undated |
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American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas |
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The American Revolution Bicentennial in Texas brochures, undated |
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San Antonio Bicentennial Committee |
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Correspondence |
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1974 |
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January-June, 1975 |
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July-December, 1975 |
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1976 |
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Bicentennial calendar, 1976 |
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Bicentennial commemoratives and collectables catalog, 1976 |
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Bicentennial Information Network (BINET), 1975-1976 |
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Board of directors, memos, minutes of meetings, 1975 |
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Certificates of appreciation, 1976 |
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Downtown San Antonio Historic Walking Tour booklet, 1975-
1976
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Fiesta San Antonio brochure, 1975-1976 |
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Minutes of general meetings, 1975 |
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Report to the city on activities for 1976-1977, 1977 |
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Newsletters |
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Bicentennial Times |
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Vol. 1, 1974 |
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Vol. 2, 1975 |
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Vol. 3, 1976 |
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USA 200, 1972-1976 |
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Miscellaneous titles, 1976 |
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Newspaper articles, 1971-1977 |
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Press releases, 1975 |
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Photographs, undated |
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San Antonio in the 18th Century, 1976 |
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1776movie premiere, 1972 |
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Correspondence, undated |
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Ticket reservations , undated |
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Newspaper articles and printed materials,
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American Independence Week, undated |
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Special events and activities |
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Budget for events, 1976 |
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Arts and crafts fairs, 1975-1976 |
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Balloon race, June 27, 1976 |
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Bike races, July 4, 1975, 1976 |
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Correspondence, undated |
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Photographs, 1974 |
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Canoe races, |
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Great Uncle Sam Canoe Race, June 30, 1974 |
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San Antonio 200 Mile Canoe Race, July 3, 1976 |
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Talent shows, 1974-1976 |
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Uncle Sam essay contest, 1974
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Uncle Sam poster contest, July 4, 1974 |
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Mayoral proclamation, 1976 |
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Newspaper articles, 1974-1976 |
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Press releases, 1974-1976 |
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American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas Festival
USA,
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Tour of Guatemala, |
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Correspondence, 1973 |
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Newspaper articles, 1973 |
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Guatemalan delegation visit to San Antonio |
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Correspondence, 1974 |
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Photographs, 1974 |
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Expo ’74, World’s Fair, Spokane, WA information kit, 1974 |
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Deirdre Stanforth reception, November 15, 1974 |
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Bob Hope Show, March 20, 1975 |
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Pleasanton Ranch Tour, May 24, 1975 |
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Tricentennial- 300th Anniversary of Bosque-Larios Expedition, First
Mass in Texas, Mission San Jose,
May 28, 1975 |
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Freedom Fiesta pre-Bicentennial gala, June 17, 1975 |
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"Ben Franklin, Citizen,"one-man show, October 17, 1975 |
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Military band party, October 28, 1975 |
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Alsatian delegation visit to Castroville and San Antonio, November
5-11, 1975
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Texas State Historical Theater groundbreaking, Mission San
Jose,
December 9, 1975 |
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Freedom Arts and Crafts Fair, December 11-13, 1975 |
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American Freedom Train Art Show, February 11-14, 1976 |
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Armed Forces Bicentennial Caravan, March 5, 1976 |
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Dawn of Freedom,multi-media production, March 23-27, 1976 |
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President Ford’s visit to San Antonio, April 9, 1976 |
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BMI-Carl Haverlin Bicentennial Exhibit of American Papers, April
12, 1976
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U.S. Armed Forces Bicentennial Band Concert, April 20, 1976 |
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Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and Silent Drill Team program, April
22, 1976
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UTSA Chamber Chorale Concert, April 25, 1976 |
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"Texas Day"in Philadelphia, Freedom Folksingers trip, May 22, 1976 |
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"San Antonio, Mirror of the Past, Window to the Future," photograph exhibit, UT Health Science Center, May 30-June 26,
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John Warner visit to San Antonio, July 22-23, 1976 |
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"Sweet Flower Mound Land,"historical musical play, August 14-15,
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Freedom Arts and Crafts Fair, September 11-12, 1976 |
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Canary Islanders delegation visit to San Antonio, September 17-20,
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"200 Years of American Prints in San Antonio Collections,"art
exhibit, UT Health Science Center,
September 26-October 24, 1976 |
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U.S. Marine Band concert, October 5, 1976 |
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Italian-American Bicentennial Celebration, October 8-10, 1976 |
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Spanish Ballet, October 17, 1976 |
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Freedom Arts and Crafts Fair, October 30-31, 1976 |
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Calder Art Plane visit to San Antonio, December 5, 1976 |
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Freedom Flame Fountain dedication, Landmark Building, December
15, 1976
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Subcommittees |
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Arts Committee |
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Roster , undated |
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Correspondence, 1972-1975 |
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Meetings, notices, and minutes, 1975-1976 |
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Photographs, undated |
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Business and Professional Organizations Committee, 1974 |
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Calendar of Events Committee |
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Roster, undated |
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Correspondence, 1973-1976 |
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Rejected applications, 1974-1976 |
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Bicentennial calendar, 1976 |
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Brochures, 1975-1976 |
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Lists of events, 1976 |
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Photographs, 1976 |
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Community Involvement Committee |
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Roster, undated |
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Correspondence, 1974-1975 |
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Printed materials, 1974 |
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Photograph, undated |
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Idea sessions, |
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Correspondence, 1974-1975 |
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Downtown, 1974-1975 |
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Eastside, 1974-1975 |
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Northside , 1974-1975 |
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Southside , 1974-1975 |
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Westside, 1974-1975 |
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Newspaper articles, newsletters, and press releases , 1974-1975 |
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"Heritage ‘76"Committee |
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Correspondence, 1972-1976 |
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Committee report, May 28, 1974 |
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History, DAR guidelines, SAR Texas ancestors, undated |
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Meetings, 1973-1975 |
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Mexican market project, 1973-1974 |
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Planning manuals for community anniversary celebrations, undated |
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Articles and publicity, 1973-1976 |
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International Affairs Committee |
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Rosters , undated |
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Correspondence, 1974-1976 |
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Meetings, notices, and minutes, 1973 |
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Photographs, undated |
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Foreign participation, |
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China, Central America, 1973-1976 |
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France, Germany, Great Britain, 1973-1976 |
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Ireland, Israel, Italy, 1973-1976 |
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Japan, Korea, Mexico, 1973-1976 |
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Mexico , 1973-1976 |
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Philippines, Poland, 1973-1976 |
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Spain, 1973-1976 |
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Plans and Programs Committee [later the Ways and
Means], 1974 |
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Public Relations Committee, 1974-1976 |
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School Involvement and School Activities Committee |
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Roster, undated |
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American freedom train, 1976 |
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DRT pilgrimage to the Alamo, 1976 |
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Archdiocese of San Antonio, 1976 |
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Public school districts correspondence |
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Alamo Heights, 1976 |
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East Central, 1976 |
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Edgewood, 1976 |
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Fort Sam Houston, 1976 |
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Harlandale [America: The First 200 years],1976 |
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North East, 1976 |
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San Antonio, 1976 |
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South San Antonio , 1976 |
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Southside, 1976 |
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Traveling Smithsonian Bicentennial exhibit, 1976 |
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Speaker’s Bureau Committee, 1973-1974 |
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Sports Committee, 1973-1976 |
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Ways and Means Committee |
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Statement of purpose, guidelines, organization, 1974 |
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Correspondence [re: grant funding], undated |
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American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas, 1973-1976 |
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Texas Commission on the Arts and Humanities, 1974-1977 |
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Various private foundations, 1973-1976 |
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National Endowment for the Arts project grant application, undated |
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Meetings, 1974-1975 |
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Photographs , undated |
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"Winds of Freedom"Committee [local original bicentennial
play]
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Correspondence |
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1973-1975 |
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January-May, 1976 |
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June-August, 1976 |
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Audition information and applications, undated |
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Budget/financial statements, undated |
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Contracts |
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General, undated |
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City of San Antonio, undated |
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Fact sheets , undated |
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Gala Premiere at Mission San Jose, July 2, 1976 |
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Meetings, 1975-1976 |
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Press releases , undated |
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Rehearsal schedules , undated |
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Scripts, undated |
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Special performances , undated |
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Ticket outlet reports,
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Printed materials, undated |
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Newspaper articles/publicity, undated |
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Photographs/slides, undated |
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Tape recording [5” reel- to-reel], undated |
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