Model Cities Program, 1970-1973
Scope and Contents
The subseries contains correspondence, memoranda, proposals and reports. Reference materials from the 1960s are included. The files focus on the federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare program to encourage change in socially blighted areas. Three areas were designated in New York City - Central Brooklyn; Harlem-East Harlem; South Bronx. The program, run through the Mayor’s Model Cities Office, provided funding for various Board of Education plans to help disadvantaged children and young adults. The records encompass many of the Boards proposals including after-school tutoring, adult education, parent training, dropout prevention, and occupational training. The papers also contain a set of HEW files including official compliance forms, application forms and federal programs such as Urban/Rural Development and ESEA.
Extent
0.75 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Dates
1970-1973
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research with the exception of a select number of series containing restricted records. More information can be found within the series-level description for those series affected. Advance notice is required for using original material. Please contact us to arrange access.
Additional Description
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically.