The Wilmette Fourth of July Committee, founded in 1970 by Edmund Barys, held its first celebration on July 4th of the same year. The Committee planned the fireworks show and all of the community-wide events held at the lakefront. Mr. Barys headed the Committee for many years.

Box #1

• 1970 Celebration: Committee reports, publicity, etc.
• 1971 Celebration: Committee reports, publicity, etc.
• 1972 Celebration: Committee reports, publicity, etc.
• 1973 Celebration: Committee reports, publicity, etc.
• 1974 Celebration: Committee reports, publicity, etc.
• 1975 Celebration: Committee reports, publicity, etc.
• 1976-1980s Celebration: Committee reports, publicity, etc.