Double Discovery Center Records, 1965-2005, 1985-1995.

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Double Discovery Center Records, 1965-2005, 1985-1995.

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Established in 1965 by Columbia University, the Double Discovery Center (DDC) provides educational programs and services to low income and first generation college-bound junior high and high school students in New York City. The DDC is one of the oldest Upward Bound programs in the United States. The collection contains the records of the DDC from 1965 to 2005, including student files and materials documenting the DDC's primary programs, Upward Bound and Talent Search.

61.5 linear feet (51 record cartons, 20 archival boxes, 1 half-size archival box).

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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