Finding Aid of the North Carolina Museum of Art, Black Mountain College Research Project, Interviews , 61.12.4

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Finding Aid of the North Carolina Museum of Art, Black Mountain College Research Project, Interviews , 61.12.4

Abstract

The Black Mountain College Research Project (BMCRP) was conducted by the North Carolina Museum of Art from May 1, 1970 - February 14, 1973 and funded primarily by two grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The purpose of the project was to gather information and materials for an exhibit on Black Mountain College and its contributions to the arts in the United States.
Interviews (Subseries 4) contains audio recordings and transcripts of interviews conducted by the Black Mountain College Research Project with former BMC students, faculty and related individuals.

Descriptive Summary

Title
North Carolina Museum of Art, Black Mountain College Research Project, Interviews
Call Number
61.12.4
Creator
North Carolina Museum of Art
Extent
39.00 boxes, 15.60 cubic feet
Language
English
Repository
State Archives of North Carolina

Series Quick Links

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Restrictions on Access & Use

Access Restrictions

Available for research with some restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law (Title 17 US Code). Individual researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], 61.12.4, North Carolina Museum of Art, Black Mountain College Research Project, Interviews, State Archives of North Carolina, Western Regional Archives, Asheville, NC, USA.

Arrangement Note

Arranged by release status of interview and then alphabetically. Listening copies of taped interviews are located at the end of the subseries.

Historical Note

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Contents of the Collection

Collection Contents
Released Interviews Transcripts
1993
Unreleased Interviews
1994

These interviews have not been released for research by the interviewees or their heirs. As a result, these interviews are not available for research. Once releases have been obtained these materials will be moved to the Released Interviews sub-series. Some interviews include correspondence concerning the release status of the materials.

Tapes to be Transcribed [Not Released]
1995

These interviews have not been transcribed and released for research by the interviewees or their heirs. As a result, these interviews are not available for research. Once releases have been obtained these materials will be moved to the Released Interviews sub-series.

Listening Copies of Taped Interviews [Released]
1996

Boxes 53-66 include tapes of released interviews. In cases where the tape has been withdrawn the researcher should refer to the transcript available in the Released Transcripts sub-series. Master copies of these tapes are located at the end of the collection.

Subject Headings

  • Black Mountain College (Black Mountain, N.C.)
  • Art--Study and teaching--North Carolina--History--20th century.
  • Arts--Experimental methods.
  • College students--North Carolina--Social life and customs--20th century.
  • College teachers--North Carolina--Social life and customs--20th century.
  • Dance--Study and teaching--North Carolina--History--20th century.
  • Drama--Study and teaching--North Carolina--History--20th century.
  • Education, Humanistic.
  • Music--Instruction and study--North Carolina--History--20th century.
  • Universities and colleges--North Carolina--Curricula.
  • Acquisitions Information

    [see series description] During March-April, 2012, these records were moved from the State Archives building in Raleigh to the Western Regional Archives, Asheville, N.C.

    Processing Information

  • Processed by Ashley Yandle, April 10, 2002
  • Encoded by Ashley Yandle, April 24, 2002
  • This collection was processed with the support of a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Mary Emma Harris served as a consultant during the period of the grant.
  • Revised by Ashley Yandle, September, 2004