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The series consists of copies of public remarks concerning Italian heritage and culture made by Matilda Cuomo in her capacity as chairwoman of the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission, as well as messages she sent responding to invitations to speak and invitations to events she was unable to attend. Also included are some speeches by Governor Mario Cuomo, who was an appointed member of the national Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission, and messages sent by the governor to various civic groups and local quincentenary committees commending their initiatives. The speeches were delivered at various events sponsored or endorsed by the commission.
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