Overview
The Northeastern University United States Bicentennial Committee was founded and chaired by Richard W. Bishop, Dean of University Relations, in 1974. In 1975, history professor William M. Fowler assumed the position of committee chair. Working as part of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration's Bicentennial Colleges and Universities Campus Program, the Bicentennial Committee organized several events and exhibits, including an art exhibit, an exhibit showcasing Boston Red Sox memorabilia, a series of movie presentations, and several lecture presentations from distinguished scholars such as Theodore Becker and Walter Muir Whitehill.
Dates
- Creation: 1968-1985
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1974-1976
Creator
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is unrestricted.
Extent
0.60 cubic feet (2 containers)
System of Arrangement:
Arranged in one alphabetical sequence.
Physical Location
29/3, 30/1
Immediate Source of Acquisition:
Received from Professor William M. Fowler, Northeastern University History Department, in 1994.
Subject
- Title
- Finding aid for the United States Bicentennial Committee Records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Marietta Carr
- Date
- March 2008
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections Repository