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Connecticut Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission records

 Collection
Identifier: RG166_003

Scope and Content

Includes membership list, correspondence and press releases, event listing and announcements, minutes and publications.

Dates

  • Creation: 2008-2010

Language of Materials

The records are in English.

Historical Note

The Connecticut Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission was created to commemorate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth by encouraging educational, historical and other organizations to develop Lincoln-related programs and events throughout the state from 2008 to February 12, 2010. The commission coordinated its work with the National Bicentennial Commission, state and local agencies, as well as with historical and educational institutions.

Extent

.25 cubic feet

Abstract

The Connecticut Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission was created to commemorate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth by encouraging educational, historical and other organizations to develop Lincoln-related programs and events throughout the state from 2008 to February 12, 2010.

Provenance

These records were given to the Connecticut State Library on July 15, 2010 by Howard H. Wright, co-chair of the Commission.

Title
RG 166:003, Connecticut Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Subtitle
Inventory of Records
Author
Finding aid prepared by Paul E. Baran.
Date
2010
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Connecticut State Library Repository

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