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Hispanic Society of America Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation 2017
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Statement by Mitchell Codding, on the conferral of the 2017 Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation to the Hispanic Society of America
“It is a great honor for the Hispanic Society of America to have been bestowed with the Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation. The Princess of Asturias Award is a recognition of international significance of the Hispanic Society’s important mission to promote the appreciation and study of Hispanic art, literature, and culture throughout the world. The Princess of Asturias Award also honors the enormous contributions of the Hispanic Society’s founder Archer M. Huntington, and all of the individuals who have contributed to its ongoing success since its founding in 1904.”
Mitchell Codding,
Executive Director & President at The Hispanic Society of America
New York, 17th May 2017
Statement by Philippe de Montebello, on the conferral of the 2017 Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation to the Hispanic Society of America
“The Princess of Asturias Award is just about the most prestigious award we could receive and we are thrilled at this recognition of the value of our institution. This will add yet more stature and standing to the Hispanic Society Museum and Library at a vital time in our history.”
Philippe de Montebello,
Chairman of the board of the Hispanic Society of America
New York, 17th May 2017
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