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Christopher Columbus 1) 5) http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/1492/columbus.html http://memory.loc.gov/cgi- bin/query/r?pp/ils:@filreq(@field(NUMBER+@band(cph +3a26479))+@field(COLLID+pga)) 2) 6) http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/1492/columbus.html http://memory.loc.gov/cgi- bin/query/r?pp/ils:@filreq(@field(NUMBER+@band(cph +3a06591))+@field(COLLID+pga)) 3) http://memory.loc.gov/cgi- bin/query/r?pp/ils:@filreq(@field(NUMBER+@band(cph 7) +3c03803))+@field(COLLID+pga)) http://memory.loc.gov/cgi- bin/query/r?pp/ils:@filreq(@field(NUMBER+@band(cph +3b49588))+@field(COLLID+pga)) 8) 4) http://memory.loc.gov/cgi- http://memory.loc.gov/cgi- bin/query/r?pp/ils:@filreq(@field(NUMBER+@band(cph bin/query/r?pp/ils:@filreq(@field(NUMBER+@band(cph +3c05453))+@field(COLLID+pga)) +3a20793))+@field(COLLID+pga)) #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 Columbus' Coat of Arms #1 In Christopher Columbus, His Book of Privileges, 1502 Facsimile. London, 1893. Harisse Collection, Rare Book and Special Collections Division As a reward for his successful voyage of discovery, the Spanish sovereigns granted Columbus the right to a coat of arms. According to the blazon specified in letters patent dated May 20, 1493, Columbus was to bear in the first and the second quarters the royal charges of Castile and Léon -- the castle and the lion -- but with different tinctures or colors. In the third quarter would be islands in a wavy sea, and in the fourth, the customary arms of his family. The earliest graphic representation of Columbus' arms is found in his Book of Privileges and shows the significant modifications Columbus ordered by his own authority. In addition to the royal charges that were authorized in the top quarters, Columbus adopted the royal colors as well, added a continent among the islands in the third quarter, and for the fourth quarter borrowed five anchors in fess from the blazon of the Admiral of Castille. Columbus' bold usurpation of the royal arms, as well as his choice of additional symbols, help to define his personality and his sense of the significance of his service to the Spanish monarchs. Book of Privileges In [Christopher Columbus] [Códice Diplomatico Columbo-Americano] Vellum. [Seville, ca. 1502]. Manuscript Division #2 The Book of Privileges is a collection of agreements between Columbus and the crowns of Spain prepared in Seville in 1502 before his 4th and final voyage to America. The compilation of documents includes the 1497 confirmation of the rights to titles and profits granted to the Admiral by the 1492 Contract of Santa Fé and augmented in 1493 and 1494, as well as routine instructions and authorizations related to his third voyage. We know that four copies of his Book of Privileges existed in 1502, three written on vellum and one on paper. All three vellum copies have thirty-six documents in common, including the Papal Bull Inter caetera of May 4, 1493, defining the line of demarcation of future Spanish and Portuguese explorations, and specifically acknowledging Columbus' contributions. The bull is the first document on vellum in the Library's copy and the thirty-sixth document in the Genoa and the Paris codices. The Library copy does not have the elaborate rubricated title page, the vividly colored Columbus coat of arms, or the authenticating notarial signatures contained in the other copies. The Library's copy, however, does have a unique transcription of the Papal Bull Dudum siquidem of September 26, 1493, extending the Spanish donation. The bull is folded and addressed to the Spanish sovereigns. This intriguing Library copy is the only major compilation of Columbus' privileges that has not received modern documentary editing. Comprehensive textual analysis and careful comparison with other known copies is essential to establishing its definitive place in Columbus scholarship. RECORDS NEW ABOUT PREVIOUS NEXT HELP LIST SEARCH COLLECTION #3 TITLE: Hesper appearing to Columbus in prison / drawn by Smirke : engraved by Anker Smith. CALL NUMBER: PGA - Smith, Anker--Hesper appearing ... (A size) [P&P] REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-103803 (b&w film copy neg.) SUMMARY: Columbus chained to prison wall, mythological figure with star above head appearing in doorway. MEDIUM: 1 print : engraving. CREATED/PUBLISHED: [between ca. 1780-1860] CREATOR: Smith, Anker, 1759-1819, engraver. RELATED NAMES: Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845 artist. NOTES: No. 1076. SUBJECTS: Columbus, Christopher--Capture & imprisonment. Supernatural beings. FORMAT: Engravings 1780-1860. DIGITAL ID: (b&w film copy neg.) cph 3c03803 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c03803 CARD #: 91784973 RECORDS NEW ABOUT PREVIOUS NEXT HELP LIST SEARCH COLLECTION #4 TITLE: Columbus sneered at in the council of Salamanca CALL NUMBER: PGA - Horsy--Columbus sneered... (D size) [P&P] REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-19551 (b&w film copy neg.) No known restrictions on publication. MEDIUM: 1 print. CREATED/PUBLISHED: [no date recorded on shelflist card] NOTES: This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Horsy. REPOSITORY: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA DIGITAL ID: (b&w film copy neg.) cph 3a20793 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3a20793 CARD #: 2004669694 RECORDS NEW ABOUT PREVIOUS NEXT HELP LIST SEARCH COLLECTION #5 TITLE: Christophe Colomb a la cour d'Isabelle II / Pairs, Vve. Turgis ; Lith. de Turgis. CALL NUMBER: PGA - Turgis--Christophe Colomb ... (B size) [P&P] REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZC4-2919 (color film copy transparency) LC-USZ62-25558 (b&w film copy neg.) SUMMARY: Christopher Columbus kneeling in front of Queen Isabella I. MEDIUM: 1 print : lithograph, color. CREATED/PUBLISHED: [184-?] NOTES: Title in French and Spanish. SUBJECTS: Columbus, Christopher. Isabella I, Queen of Spain, 1451-1504. FORMAT: Lithographs Color 1840-1850. REPOSITORY: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA DIGITAL ID: (color film copy transparency) cph 3g02919 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3g02919 (b&w film copy neg.) cph 3a26479 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3a26479 CARD #: 94504672 RECORDS NEW ABOUT PREVIOUS NEXT HELP LIST SEARCH COLLECTION #6 TITLE: The Death of Columbus CALL NUMBER: PGA - Prang--Death of Columbus (D size) [P&P] REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZC2-1686 (color film copy slide) LC-USZC4-1725 (color film copy transparency) LC-USZ62-3007 (b&w film copy neg.) SUMMARY: Christopher Columbus on his death bed, May 20, 1506. MEDIUM: 1 print : chromolithograph. CREATED/PUBLISHED: Boston : Published by The Prang Educational Co., 1893. CREATOR: L. Prang & Co. NOTES: No. 40803Y U.S. Copyright Office. SUBJECTS: Columbus, Christopher--Death & burial. FORMAT: Conjectural works 1890-1900. Chromolithographs Color 1890-1900. REPOSITORY: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA DIGITAL ID: (color film copy slide) cph 3b49586 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b49586 (color film copy transparency) cph 3g01725 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3g01725 (b&w film copy neg.) cph 3a06591 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3a06591 VIDEO FRAME ID: LCPP003B-49586 (from color film copy slide) LCPP003A-06591 (from b&w film copy neg.) CARD #: 91721148 RECORDS NEW ABOUT PREVIOUS NEXT HELP LIST SEARCH COLLECTION #7 TITLE: The First voyage CALL NUMBER: PGA - Prang--First voyage (D size) [P&P] REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZC4-1727 (color film copy transparency) LC-USZC2-1688 (color film copy slide) SUMMARY: Christopher Columbus bidding farewell to the Queen of Spain on his departure for the New World, August 3, 1492. MEDIUM: 1 print : chromolithograph. CREATED/PUBLISHED: Boston : Published by The Prang Educational Co., 1893. CREATOR: L. Prang & Co. NOTES: 40795Y U.S. Copyright Office. SUBJECTS: Columbus, Christopher--Journeys--West Indies. Isabella I, Queen of Spain, 1451-1504. Discovery & exploration--West Indies--1490-1500. Farewells--Spain--1490-1500. FORMAT: Chromolithographs Color 1890-1900. REPOSITORY: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA DIGITAL ID: (color film copy transparency) cph 3g01727 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3g01727 (color film copy slide) cph 3b49588 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b49588 CARD #: 91721172 . RECORDS NEW ABOUT PREVIOUS NEXT HELP LIST SEARCH COLLECTION #8 TITLE: Christophe Colomb parmi les Indiens / lith. de Turgis. CALL NUMBER: PGA - Turgis--Christophe Colomb (B size) [P&P] REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-105453 (b&w film copy neg.) SUMMARY: Christopher Columbus among Indians. MEDIUM: 1 print : lithograph, color. CREATED/PUBLISHED: Paris : Vve. Turgis, [between 1850 and 1900] NOTES: Title also in Spanish. SUBJECTS: Columbus, Christopher--Journeys--West Indies. Discovery & exploration--West Indies--1490-1500. FORMAT: Lithographs Color 1850-1900. DIGITAL ID: (b&w film copy neg.) cph 3c05453 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c05453 CARD #: 93504854 View the MARC Record for this item. List of Sources Used in this Activity Workshop 3 Life in a Box: Christopher Columbus (1502). Book of Privileges. Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, 1492: An Ongoing Voyage. hs007001. Christophe Colomb a la cour d'Isabelle II / Pairs, Vve. Turgis ; Lith. de Turgis. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Popular graphic arts. cph 3g02919. Christophe Colomb parmi les Indiens / lith. de Turgis. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Popular graphic arts. cph 3c05453. (1893). Columbus' Coat of Arms. Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, 1492: An Ongoing Voyage. Columbus. Columbus sneered at in the council of Salamanca. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Popular graphic arts. cph 3a20793. Smith, A. Hesper appearing to Columbus in prison / drawn by Smirke : engraved by Anker Smith. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Popular graphic arts. cph 3c03803. (1893). The Death of Columbus. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Popular graphic arts. cph 3b49586. (1893). The First voyage. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Popular graphic arts.
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    May the vision and courage of Christopher Columbus :z inspire us all THE NATIONAL I ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION www.niaf.org The National Italian American Foundation (N fA F) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the h eritage of Americans of Italian descent, the nation's fifth largest ethnic group. The NIAF funds scilOlarships and grants; supports a variety of yout}, programSj researches Italian American history and culture; promotes a positive image of Italian Americans and works towards ending negative and stereotypical portrayals in the media; encourages the teaching of Italian language in U .S. schools; and promotes closer economic, CACI political and cultural ties with Italy. EVER VIGILANT please visit o ur website, www.nia(org, to learn more ahouuhe National Italian American Foundation. Technology That Supports America's Future CACI provides the IT and network solutions nceded to prevail in texlay's new era of defense, intelligence, and c-govcmmcnt. N!AF www.caci.com 1860 Nineteenth Street NW - Washington. DC 2009-5501 Tel: 202-387-0600 - Fax: 202-387-0800 - www.niaf.org Application for Membership THE NATION'S CAPITAL in the National Columbus Celebration Association CELEBRATES 514YEARS The Association seeks to honor not only the memory of Columbus and his OF DISCOVERY historic achievements in linking the Old World and the New, but also the higher values that motivated and sustained him in his efforts and his trials. Those virtues-faith in God, the courage of his convictions, dedication to purpose, perseverance in effort, professional excellence, and boldness in facing the unknown- are as needed today and in the future.