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Purple Moon Dance Project records
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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Scope and Content of Collection
  • Indexing Terms

  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Purple Moon Dance Project records
    Dates: 1992-2010
    Collection Number: 2012-05
    Creator/Collector:
    Extent: 2.1 linear feet
    Online items available
    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

    Access

    Collection is open for research.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item]. Purple Moon Dance Project records. Collection Number: 2012-05. GLBT Historical Society

    Acquisition Information

    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

    Indexing Terms

    Dance
    People of color
    Lesbians