American Revolution Bicentennial Tapes, 1976

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Walla Walla Bicentennial Committee
Title
American Revolution Bicentennial Tapes
Dates
1976
Quantity
0.4 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
Collection Number
WCMss.643
Summary
The American Revolution Bicentennial Tapes contain 55 lectures and interviews documenting life in Walla Walla in 1976. The project was sponsored by Walla Walla's Bicentennial committee.
Repository
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Walla Walla's Bicentennial committee was formed in 1974, in anticipation of the 200th anniversary of America's independence. The committee recorded lectures and interviews during a history series at Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, Washington.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The American Revolution Bicentennial Tapes include lectures and interviews on cassette tapes documenting life in Walla Walla, Washington by residents who were born around, or shortly before, the turn of the twentieth century.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

The Whitman College and Northwest Archives recieved copies of the tapes from Walla Walla Community College on December 14, 1976.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976

Geographical Names

  • Walla Walla (Wash.)--History