Wyoming Bicentennial Commission Records

The Wyoming Bicentennial Commission records document Wyoming’s role in the Bicentennial. Materials include commemorative envelopes and stamps featuring Wyoming landmarks (Fort Laramie, Independence Rock), historical figures (Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross), and Native Americans. The collection contains booklets by executive director Pat Hall, bicentennial passports, medallions, commemorative coins, certificates, and historical photographs including the “76 Wagon.” Also included are reprints of Bicentennial Times from the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission.

Commemorative Envelope - Independence Rock

This commemorative envelope was stamped on July 4, 1976 with two special issue Wyoming postal stamps.

Resource Identifier
IndependenceRock
Citation
Wyoming Bicentennial Commission records, Collection No. 5219, Envelope 1, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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Commemorative Envelope - Native Americans

This commemorative envelope was stamped on July 4, 1975  and was issued by the Wyoming Bicentennial Commission honoring Native Americans.

Resource Identifier
NativeAmericans
Citation
Wyoming Bicentennial Commission records, Collection No. 5219, Envelope 1, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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History Through Stamps - Centennial Wyoming

This limited edition set of commemorative stamps and postmarked envelope was issued under the direction of the Wyoming Bicentennial Commission. The envelope was cancelled on July 4, 1976 at the post office in Centennial, Wyoming.

Resource Identifier
CentennialStamps
Citation
Wyoming Bicentennial Commission records, Collection No. 5219, Envelope 1, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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History Through Stamps - Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage

This set of commemorative stamps was issued under the direction of the Wyoming Bicentennial Commission. It commemorates the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage that passed through Wyoming as part of Bicentennial festivities in 1975 and 1976.

Resource Identifier
WagonTrainStamps
Citation
Wyoming Bicentennial Commission records, Collection No. 5219, Envelope 1, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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