Reed College Special Collections and Archives

Upward Bound Program at Reed College records

Collection

Identifier: CA-Upward-RSCA-ORPR-US

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials related to Upward Bound or created by the administrators of the Upward Bound program at Reed College, including programs, grant proposals, reports, correspondence, and other documents.

Dates

1965-1969

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Upward Bound, a U.S. State Department program, aims to prepare high school students for college through teaching, tutoring, and mentorship. In 1965, Reed College offered a program for students from Portland, Seattle, and Oakland that followed the Upward Bound Model. In following years, the college hosted Upward Bound programs for 11th and 12th grade students.

Extent

1.4 Linear Feet (3 manuscript boxes)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

This collection contains materials related to Upward Bound, a U.S. State Department college preparatory program, or created by the administrators of the Upward Bound program at Reed College.