Finding Aid of the North Carolina Museum of Art, Black Mountain College Research Project, Donated Materials , 61.12.5

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Finding Aid of the North Carolina Museum of Art, Black Mountain College Research Project, Donated Materials , 61.12.5

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.
Donated Materials (Subseries 5) contains information for use in the planned exhibit and materials that were given to the project. Included are photocopies or originals of class papers, student notes, exams, diaries, personal reminiscences, correspondence, architectural drawings, newspaper and journal articles, programs, bulletins, newsletters, brochures, community lists, publicity flyers, sheet music, poetry and creative writings.

Descriptive Summary

Title
North Carolina Museum of Art, Black Mountain College Research Project, Donated Materials
Call Number
61.12.5
Creator
North Carolina Museum of Art
Extent
8.00 boxes, 3.20 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], 61.12.5, North Carolina Museum of Art, Black Mountain College Research Project, Donated Materials, State Archives of North Carolina, Western Regional Archives, Asheville, NC, USA.

Arrangement Note

Arranged by material type.

Historical Note

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Contents of the Collection

Collection Contents
Student Notes
1998
Miscellaneous Documents
1999

Some college publications found as photocopies in this sub-series can be found as originals in the College Publications series.

Articles about BMC and Related Subjects
2000
Oversized Materials
2001

Includes oversized items described in other series.

Architectural Drawings
2002

Detailed lists of items are included in each folder. Located in the map case on 3B.

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