Purple Moon Dance Project records
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Title: Purple Moon Dance Project records
Dates: 1992-2010
Collection Number: 2012-05
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 2.1 linear feet
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Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: This collection documents the work of Purple Moon Dance Project, which was founded in 1992 by choreographer/dancer Jill Togawa
with the goal of promoting visibility for lesbians and women of color through the medium of dance.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
[Identification of item]. Purple Moon Dance Project records. Collection Number: 2012-05. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Jill Togawa on behalf of Purple Moon Dance Project on July 23, 2012. Additions in 2013.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection documents the work of Purple Moon Dance Project, which was founded in 1992 by choreographer/dancer Jill Togawa
with the goal of promoting visibility for lesbians and women of color through the medium of dance. The collection contains
production, press and marketing files; brochures, programs and flyers; administrative records; a small amount of correspondence;
materials related to the Community Healing Garden Festival; newsletters; posters; photographs and negatives; VHS videotapes,
DVDs and mini-DVs. The A/V material includes performances and dress rehearsals, promotional materials and websites, project
meetings, retreats and artist meetings. There are also several of Jill Togawa’s notebooks and calendars. Carton 1: records;
Carton 2: A/V. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004299; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001601;
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_006371; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000381
Dance
People of color
Lesbians