Urban Center records, 1967-1974

Creator:: Columbia University. Urban Center
Extent:: 5.34 linear feet 6 document boxes, 1 record carton and 1 flat box
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: This collection consists of the records the Urban Center at Columbia University. The records include annual reports, publications and the Ford Foundation grant materials. The collection also contains both the transcripts and recordings of a number of conferences and events sponsored by the Urban Center.
Biographical / historical:: The Urban Center at Columbia University was established in 1967 under a $10.8 million dollar grant from the Ford Foundation in support of community service programs, urban research, and educational and cultural activities. The Urban Center was disbanded in 1973.

Acquisition information:: Source of acquisition--1997.003.
Processing information:: This collection was processed by Joanna Rios in January 2019. Finding aid written by Joanna Rios in January 2019.
Arrangement:: This collection is arranged in one series.
Accruals:: No additions are expected.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Related material:: University Protest and Activism Collection; Office of the Provost records; Central Files; Historical Subject Files; Morningside Alliance records.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection has no restrictions. Box numbers 2 and 3 are not in use: collection includes only boxes 1 and 4-9.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

The RBML cannot provide access to original time-based media material which has not been first been reformatted for preservation. Researchers are welcome to examine archival time-based media items and decide whether they wish to place an order for Audio/Video reformatting. If copyright and/or condition restrictions apply, it may not be possible to digitize a requested item. Please note that A/V reformatting is handled by an outside vendor and typically takes 6-8 weeks.

Terms of access:

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Urban Center records; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Location of this collection:: Columbia University Archives

University Archives Home Page
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:: Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.

Contact:: uarchives@columbia.edu

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