What is the Bicentennial Collection?
Introduction
This collection of printed materials and realia (e.g. objects from everyday life) commemorates the American Bicentennial celebration in 1976. The collection includes pamphlets, brochures and other printed materials about regional bicentennial celebrations, special edition reprints for the bicentennial and official information from the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. The collection also includes realia themed with American iconography, such as the Liberty Bell, Flag, Bald Eagle, and more. The realia includes such objects as a special edition beer can, pin back buttons, toys, and posters. Most of the items within this collection are from the years 1973 through 1976.
Check out the finding aid (created by Travis Limbert) to see a detailed inventory of the collection.