Finding Aid of the Peggy Dwight Papers, 1933 - 1976, PC.1715
Abstract
Margaret "Peggy" Dwight (1909- ) was a student at Black Mountain College from 1933-1935.
While at Black Mountain she primarily studied art under Josef Albers. Her brother
Everett Dwight also attended the college.
The papers include three letters from Josef Albers to Peggy Dwight (1937-1938), other
materials concerning Albers, articles about the history of Black Mountain College,
a review of Martin Duberman's book Black Mountain: An Exploration in Community, publications
about the Bauhaus, college bulletins, copies of the magazine Form, and information
about Xanti Schawinsky.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Peggy Dwight Papers
- Call Number
- PC.1715
- Creator
- Dwight, Margaret "Peggy"
- Date
- 1933 - 1976
- Extent
- 30.00 items
- Language
- English
- Repository
- Western Regional Archives, State Archives of North Carolina
Restrictions on Access & Use
Access Restrictions
Available for research.
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], PC.1715, Peggy Dwight Papers, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Arrangement Note
Arranged by subject.
Biographical and Historical No
Margaret "Peggy" Dwight (1909- ) was a student at Black Mountain College from 1933-1935. While at Black Mountain she primarily studied art under Josef Albers. Her brother Everett Dwight also attended the college.
Black Mountain College was an experimental school located in Black Mountain, N.C. Established in 1933 by John A. Rice and others, the purpose of the college was to educate the whole person, with an emphasis on the role of the arts and creative thinking. The character and focus of Black Mountain College shifted over time, according to the make-up of the faculty and students. Personal and ideological conflicts were common and sometimes lead to major changes in the college community.Eventually, the student enrollment and available funds dwindled until the college was forced to close in 1956.
Contents of the Collection
1. Albers, Josef,1937-1976
2. Articles,1937-1975
3. Bauhaus
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Two publications containing articles about the Bauhaus and artists associated with the school.
4. College Publications,1934-1938
5. Form (Magazine)
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Volumes 4-9 and 8 of the magazine (1967-1968). The volumes include essays about Black Mountain College or by former BMC community members. Includes articles by John A. Rice, Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer, George Zabriskie, John Evarts, Jean Charlot, and Xanti Schawinsky. Also includes articles about Josef Albers.
6. Schawinsky, Xanti,1961
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Includes a article about Schawinsky (Aug 26, 1961) and photocopies of information about . Also includes a biographical sketch of John Evarts.
Subject Headings
Acquisitions Information
Gift of Miss Peggy Dwight, Paris 75005 France; accessioned May 30, 1984.