Connecticut Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission records
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.
Restrictions on Access
Restrictions on Use
See the Reproduction and Publications of State Library Collections policy.
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.
Genre / Form
Topical
- 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
