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086 E020000 0
086 F010000 0
086 F020000 0
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SIGNATURE SEE BELOW
TITLE SEE BELOW
This report is signed on behalf of the registrant (or depositor or trustee).
City of: Boston State of: Massachusetts Date: February 21, 2012
Name of Registrant, Depositor, or Trustee: Tri-Continental Corporation
/s/ Michael G. Clarke
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Michael G. Clarke
Treasurer
/s/ Wade M. Voigt
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Wade M. Voigt
Assistant Treasurer
Witness
TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION