Name/Title
Subject Files--Saint Mary's County--Bicentennial Celebration--Souvenir PublicationsEntry/Object ID
1985.002.0163Scope and Content
1 folder ; 14 3/4" x 9"
Calendar 18" long and 8 1/2" wide beginning with January 1, 1976. The paper is buff and the two colors are dark brown and butterscotch. The cover has a clever drawing of an eagle with arrows in its claws and period person along its vertical wing. The next two pages are history, with a map of the theater of the war. Next begins the months, each with a pen and ink drawing on the top page and the dates on the lower page. There is a line for the date with a blank line to the left and text about the date in 1776 on the right. 6 days are in brown ink and Sunday is in butterscotch ink. There is also an additional history paragraph at the bottom of each month. There are twelve pages and two cover pages. The back cover is blank except for "Compliments of Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Maryland 20674" There is no clue as to author or illustrator. This calendar is in Subject Files Box 4--Oversize.
2 copies of vinyl pres-apply sticker for the Maryland celebration of the American Revolution Bicentennial: sheet size 6 3/8"w x 3 1/4"h, sticker size 5 7/8"w x 2 7/8"h. Left third of the space is a circle formed by the words 1776 American Revolution Bicentennial 1976 (in black) Maryland (in red). In the circle is the logo of the Maryland Bicentennial Commission with a white star, one side of the cube in gold and black and one side of the cube showing part of the Cross Bottony. Text on the remaining two-thirds of the space: "A Past to Remember ... A Future to Mold." On the verso are 4 paragraphs about Maryland's role in the Revolutionary period. A box at the bottom announces the sticker is an "Officially Recognized Commemorative of the Maryland Bicentennial Celebration." The sticker was made by Packtics, Inc. of Baltimore.
One vinyl pres-apply sticker for the celebration of the American Revolution Bicentennial: sheet size 6 3/8"w x 3 1/4"h, sticker size 5 7/8"w x 3"h. Left third of the space is a circle formed by the words American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976 (in black). In the circle is the logo of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission with a red, white and blue star. Text on the remaining two-thirds of the space: "A Past to Remember ... A Future to Mold." On the verso is a box at the bottom announcing the sticker is an "Officially Recognized Commemorative of the American Revolution Bicentennial administration license No. 76-19-0512 authorized under Public Law 93-179." The sticker was made by Packtics, Inc. of Baltimore as FSC class 9905, special item No. NIS-G4060.
Blank for the bicentennial scarf contest, which closed May 31, 1975.
Booklet called "Flags and Seals of the United States : a bicentennial publication of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Maryland underwritten by a grant from Loyola Federal Savings and Loan Association by Frederick T. Wehr." The booklet is 10"h x 7"w in color inside and out. The cover has the title in gold letters and crossed flags of the United States and Maryland underneath. The verso of the cover has explanatory paragraphs about the flags on the cover and the great seal of the United States on the title page. There are 16 pages of illustration and text. Verso of the title page is a copy of the Mackall mural of Leonard Calvert taking possession of Maryland. Pages 4 and 5 discuss the Calvert and Maryland flags, pages 6-11 discuss various United States flags, pages 12-13 discuss the Maryland seal, and pages 14-16 show the seals of each Maryland county. The inside back cover shows a photo of the Maryland seal and lists acknowledgements and the back cover has the cube logo for the Maryland Bicentennial Commission, a sponsor of the publication.
The St. Mary's County Bicentennial Commission was allowed to borrow the Maryland State Dept. of Transportation map of the county and to superimpose various historic locations--16 in all. There are brief descriptions of each on the verso and photos of 10 locations. The map folds to 9"h x 5 5/8"w.
Vol. 5, no. 7, July 1976 edition of the Skipjack, the newsletter of the Harry Lundeberg School. An insert has stories of an historical nature about the county done largely by Mr. Fenwick and Mr. Beitzell. The newsletter is 16"h x 11 1/2"w and folds to 8 1/8"h x 11 1/2"w. The issue is printed in sepia tones with teal accents.
Cover page of Vol. 5, no. 8, August 1976 issue of the Skipjack, the newsletter of the Harry Lundeberg School. The cover drawing and explanatory paragraphs are about the battle of Brooklyn Heights.
14"h x 11 1/2"w flyer for the contest to design a puzzle, quiz, or game on a bicentennial theme. The winner to receive a $25 savings bond.
Program and missal for the July 4, 1976 mass at Holy Angels church.
11"h x 8 1/2"w flyer on yellow paper for the county bicentennial celebration on July 17 and 18, 1976.
11"h x 8 1/2"w flyer on white paper with blue ink for the county bicentennial celebration at Harry Lundeberg School on July 18, 1976.
Official American Revolution bicentennial star on the front and back of a 2 pocket folder.
Booklet called American Documents of Freedom containing the American's creed, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution up to Article 26, the Bill of Rights, and the Gettysburg Address. This was a souvenir provided by the Harry Lundeberg School.
Vol. 49, no. 4 Summer 1976 issue of the Maryland Clubwoman, highlighting the many activities of Maryland's women's clubs.
Program for the 4 events sponsored in June and July, 1976 by the Valley Lee Fire Department, including demonstrations, music, and speakers. Many politicians took advantage of the opportunity to meet constituents.
July 1976 issue of the Chesapeake Bay magazine with articles by Mr. Beitzell and Mr. Wilfong.
11"h x 8 3/8"w booklet called Saint Mary's County Bicentennial Showcase. It is an advertising book and a date book. Inside the front cover is a folded page with a map and a brief historical summary by Mr. Beitzell. Each type of business included has its information in a historical format, but the information is current. Many of the illustrations are more Victorian than colonial.
Special Bicentennial issue of Time magazine, the second. This one is based on events in September, 1789.
Booklet for the October 30, 1976 dedication of a memorial to Archbishop John Carroll erected by the Society of the Pilgrims of St. Mary's Maryland. The booklet is 8 1/2"h x 5 1/2"w. The booklet is a very pale apricot color with a gray tone picture of the plaque, by Felix deWeldon, on the front. There are 12 pages of text, listing the bicentennial committee of the society, the program of the dedication, and the members and sponsors of the enterprise.
Two letters dated July 1, 1977 from Regina Hammett discussing the publication details of her history of St. Mary's County that was supported by the Bicentennial Commission of the countyCollection
Edwin Warfield Beitzell CollectionArchive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
1975 - 1976Location
Container
Edwin Beitzell Collection, Box 3Shelf
Rack 09, Shelf 4Rack
Rack 09Wall
North wallRoom
Archives 2Building
Tudor HallRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Carroll, John (1735-1815)Person or Organization
de Weldon, FelixPerson or Organization
Hammett, Marion ReginaPerson or Organization
Wilfong, James C.