1976

American Bicentennial celebrations at the Library include the installation of historic American flags by the American Legion, the signing of a Bicentennial album, and the receipt of a Liberty Bell replica

"Become a Part of Local History" was the title of The Review article from which this picture comes. The album was a project of the Alliance Bicentennial Commission and was included in a time capsule that was buried in the Freedom Plaza during November 1976. The Library also received a replica of the Liberty Bell from First National City Bank of Alliance as part of the Bicentennial celebration.

Library staff members Marilyn Bower and Maxine Nolan sign the Bicentennial Book.

Robert Stauffeneger, Sr. and Director Harriet Miller hold a copy of the Bennington Flag.
Ten historic American flags was donated by American Legion Post 166 and is on permanent display in the Purcell Reading Room of the Main Library. The display was installed by Legion members William Mainwaring, Harold Hardy, James Reynolds and Robert Stauffeneger, Jr.

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