Amanda Hartman

Unified Voices: Diversity at Black Mountain College

Faculty of the 1946 Black Mountain College Summer Art Institute, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center collection

BMC famously admitted black students before nationwide desegregation efforts. Our collection highlights lesser-known students that were recruited through the college's "Interracial Program" and similar efforts in the 1940s. Relevant faculty are also shared, and guests that came to the college under the Rosenwald Fund.

Roland Hayes and family at BMC. Patsy Lynch, Vesta Martin, and Fanny Hobart by Lake Eden.Crop of letter written by Elaine Schmitt with drawing of Carol Brice singing."Summary of Discussions Regarding Admission of Negro Students" written by Clark Foreman, page 1."Summary of Discussions Regarding Admission of Negro Students" written by Clark Foreman, page 2.Frank Rice class, photographed by Felix Krowinski.
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