Paulina Sahagun TENAZ and CARA Collection, 1974-1994

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Summary

Creators:
Sahagun, Paulina
Abstract:
This collection consists of the dramatist and dramaturge Paulina Sahagun's collection of Latin American and Chicano theater papers, specifically the papers of TENAZ (Teatros Nacionales de Aztlan) and CARA (Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation).
Extent:
1.2 linear feet (2 boxes; 1 flat box)
Language:
English and Collection materials are in English and Spanish.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Paulina Sahagun TENAZ and CARA Collection, 15, Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the dramatist and dramaturge Paulina Sahagun's collection of Latin American and Chicano theater papers, specifically the papers of TENAZ and CARA. It includes periodicals, correspondence, and theater publications.

Biographical / historical:

Paulina Sahagun has performed on both sides of the Mexico / U.S. Border. She began her theatrical career as a member of the Mexican Theater Company: Los Mascarones and was a founding member of Grupo Cultural Zero. With these companies she toured extensively throughout Mexico and the U.S. performing original theatrical works. Her credits with El Teatro Campesino and Luis Valdez include the play "La Pastorela" and the PBS Special "El Popol Vuh." Sahagun has worked with TENAZ, The Inner City Cultural Center, Plaza de La Raza, UCLA Mexican Art Series, the 1990 Los Angeles Theater Festival, and CARA. She co-directed the Young Conservatory, a training program for young actors and was a Drama Instructor at Inner City Arts. Sahagun is a graduate of the Del Arte School of Physical Theater and received her master's degree in the World Arts and Cultures program at UCLA.

TENAZ began as a support group for regional Chicano / Latino theater groups and evolved into an international festival of Chicano / Latino theater first yearly, then as a biennial. It has been a major supporter of major talents within the communitry as well as promoting new artists, dancers, actors, writers and directors.

CARA was a traveling exhibition of Chicano art as curated by the Wight Gallery at UCLA. It was a showcase of 140 works of art produced between 1964 - 1985 by 90 artists.

Acquisition information:
Collection donated by Paulina Sahagun to the Chicano Studies Research Center. Deed of gift on file at the Chicano Studies Research Center Archives office.
Processing information:

Processed by Michael Stone, 2009. Finding aid edited and revised by Doug Johnson, 2018.

Arrangement:

The materials are in the order determined by the initial archivist.

Physical location:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library and Archive for paging information.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research.

Terms of access:

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Paulina Sahagun TENAZ and CARA Collection, 15, Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Los Angeles, Chicano Studies Research Center Library, 193 Haines Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1544, US
Contact:
(310) 206-6052
librarian@chicano.ucla.edu
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