New York State Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission Meeting Files
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
1 cubic feet
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.
Related Material
18691 New York State Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission National Quincentenary Commission Files, contains related records.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.