New York State Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission Meeting Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
The series consists of start-up files and meeting records of the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission. Records include information on: the formation of the commission; membership appointments and roster; fundraising; final and interim reports; subcommittee meetings; special projects; meeting agendas and remarks; committee work and related documents.
Title
Meeting files
Quantity
1 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
18687
Creator
Arrangement

Arranged roughly by meeting date or by subject.

Administrative History

The Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission (CCQC) was established by executive order of the governor in 1988 to plan events celebrating the 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage. It was chaired by Matilda Cuomo and operated out of the Governor's Office of Special Projects and Protocol. The final report of the commission was issued in 1993.

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of start-up files and meeting records of the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission. The records include information on: the formation of the commission (bills, press releases, executive orders); membership appointments and the commission roster; fundraising; final and interim reports; meetings of subcommittees (Italian, Hispanic) and special projects; and meeting agendas, attendees, committee work, remarks made at the meetings (some by chairperson Matilda Cuomo), and related documents.

18691Series 18691, New York State Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission National Quincentenary Commission Files, contains related records.

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