mshm443 Higher Horizons Program Records, 1964-1979 Finding Aid Finding aid prepared by Archives and Special Collections. Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections
South Hadley, MA
2011 Finding aid encoded in NoteTab Pro. Encoded by Georgina Tolgos. 2011-06-28 Finding aid written in English Collection Overview Mount Holyoke College. Special Programs for non-MHC Students Higher Horizons Program Records 1964-1979 RG11.6 LD7091.51 2 (0.6 linear ft.) English Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections
South Hadley, MA
These records contain correspondence (1964-79), reports, financial information, and memorabilia. 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.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

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.

Restricted

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

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Higher Horizons Program Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA