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Higher Horizons Program records

 Series — Box: B-H
Identifier: RG 11-06

Scope and Contents

These records contain correspondence (1964-79), reports, financial information, and memorabilia. Information primarily concerns the selection of girls from New York City Schools to participate in the program, and feedback from student and chaperone visitors.

Dates

  • Creation: 1964-1979

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted

Conditions Governing Use

Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation.

Historical Note

Higher Horizons was formed by the Board of Education for New York City. In collaboration with Mount Holyoke College, a group of Higher Horizons underprivileged girls were brought from New York to visit the College for one weekend. Many of these girls then applied to Mount Holyoke, and some received scholarships.

Extent

1.13 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

These records contain correspondence (1964-79), reports, financial information, and memorabilia.

Title
Higher Horizons Program Records, 1964-1979
Subtitle
Finding Aid
Author
Finding aid prepared by Archives and Special Collections.
Date
2011
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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